The decision to move to the planned contingency dates in May was taken in close consultation with Art Basel’s gallerists, collectors, and partners, in response to the sudden increase in cases in Hong Kong during the last couple of days and to give exhibitors and partners the ability to plan ahead. By taking this decision early, our goal is to ensure that we will be able to welcome the broadest possible community of art supporters and members of the public at HKCEC, in addition to the international audience that will be joining us virtually, while protecting the health and safety of everyone concerned.

Adeline Ooi, Director Asia, Art Basel said: ‘Given the current government guidelines in Hong Kong, it has become clear that moving the fair to May is the right decision. We had anticipated this potential scenario in our planning process, and very much look forward to hosting gallerists, collectors, and art lovers at the HKCEC at that time.’

The next edition of Art Basel’s Online Viewing Rooms ‘OVR: 2021’ will be on view from February 9 to 12, featuring 59 galleries from 21 countries and territories, exclusively featuring works created in 2021, reflecting artistic production over the past year. Once again, participating galleries will present tightly curated solo or group exhibitions, showing up to eight works simultaneously.

The Online Viewing Rooms will be available via the Art Basel website under artbasel.com/ovr, as well as on the Art Basel App for the most mobile-friendly experience.

About Art Basel Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world's premier art shows  for  Modern  and  contemporary  art,  sited  in  Basel,  Miami  Beach,  and  Hong  Kong. Defined  by  its  host  city  and  region,  each  show  is  unique,  which  is  reflected  in  its participating  galleries,  artworks  presented,  and  the  content  of  parallel  programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms and a number of new initiatives such  as  the  Art  Basel  and  UBS  Global  Art  Market  Report,  Intersections:  The  Art  Basel Podcast  and  the  BMW  Art  Journey.  Art  Basel's  Global  Media  Partner  is  The  Financial Times. For further information, please visit artbasel.com.