DAY2
9.30AM MORNING GLORY
Brunch is a long drawn affair of girl talk and endless cappuccinos at The Verandah, The Peninsula's crisp colonial-inspired cafe. After all, who can resist an exquisite breakfast spread offering Asian specialties, continental classics and a sinful selection of ne breads and patisserie from the hotel's acclaimed pastry kitchen? Between the congee, eggs Benedict and petit pain au chocolat, I could stay forever!
2.30PM SHOW TIME
All roads lead to the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai for the fifth edition of Art Basel Hong Kong. We arrive bright and early for the 3PM Private View. This year's fair, drawing 242 international exhibitors from 34 countries, is
divided into specific sectors, from the main Galleries showcasing leading Modern and contemporary dealers; Discoveries featuring emerging artists; Film; Insights focusing on Asia and the Asia Pacific regions and Kabinett highlighting 19 curated displays.
4.00PM ART OF TIME
A floating tree scuplture takes centrestage at the Audemars Piguet lounge, designed by the Chilean artist Sebastian Errazuriz, where we pop in for tea. It pays homage to Le Brassus, home of Audemar Piguet's Manufacture and symbolises the brand's deeply-rooted history and philosophy of endless growth. Within the collector's lounge, a video installation by the Chinese artist Cheng Ran entitled Circadian Rhythm takes the viewer on a sensorial journey, melding the images and sounds of nature with the mechanical rhythms of a watch in motion.