Overview
- The fair will host 240 galleries at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 27–29, 2026, with VIP previews on March 25–26.
- A new sector, Echoes, will spotlight works created within the past five years in focused presentations.
- The Encounters program for large-scale works will be curated by an Asia-based team led by Mami Kataoka with Isabella Tam, Alia Swastika, and Hirokazu Tokuyama.
- Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau will curate the Film program, marking the first time an artist has held that role.
- Art Basel and M+ commissioned Shahzia Sikander to create a hand‑painted animation for the museum façade, and the lineup includes 32 first‑time participants alongside notable absences tied to closures and an acquisition.