Cover Art Basel Exhibition in Hong Kong (photo: Art Basel)
Art Basel Exhibition in Hong Kong (photo: Art Basel)
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Explore March’s most captivating art exhibitions, from Picasso at M+ to The Birth of the Modern at MoMA—a tribute to the legacy of Lillie Bliss, the visionary collector who helped shape the trajectory of modern art.
March offers the perfect occasion to immerse yourself in a diverse array of compelling exhibitions, spanning modern classics to thought-provoking contemporary installations. Each exhibition resonates with cultural nuance, offering meditations on memory, identity and our connection to place. From daring conceptual works to collections of historic significance, these events open windows into different worlds—an invitation to discover art through a multitude of perspectives.
Planning a trip to Hong Kong, Paris or New York? Be sure to mark these cultural highlights on your calendar.
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Hong Kong’s Super March
Prepare for an art-filled month with the anticipated Picasso showcase at M+, the pop culture phenomenon ComplexCon, Asia’s exclusive edition of Art Basel, and more.
With its distinctive role as the region’s leading art capital, Hong Kong plays host to an exciting line-up of global events this March. Taking centre stage is Art Basel Hong Kong—the only iteration of the fair in Asia—returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 March 2025. This year, 240 galleries representing 42 countries and territories will present a rich spectrum of international works, infusing the city with a vibrant celebration of creativity.
Above Art Basel Hong Kong returns to the Convention and Exhibition Centre with 240 galleries (photo: Art Basel)
Art Basel Hong Kong returns to the Convention and Exhibition Centre with 240 galleries (photo: Art Basel)
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Marking its 10th anniversary, Art Central will once again bring together a dynamic mix of established galleries and emerging talent. The fair presents a curated programme spotlighting both leading artists and rising voices, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Central Harbourfront and its iconic skyline.
Location: Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong
Time: 22 – 30 March 2025
Above The vibrant Alisan Fine Art Space (photo: Art Basel)
The vibrant Alisan Fine Art Space (photo: Art Basel)
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Also celebrating a decade of artistic vibrancy, the HKwalls Street Art Festival returns with another spirited takeover of Hong Kong’s streets. Expect bold murals, open-air exhibitions, hands-on workshops and community-driven projects that reimagine urban spaces through accessible, energetic creativity.
Time: 22 – 30 March 2025
Above From 19 March, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will unveil A Movable Feast (photo: Art Basel)
From 19 March, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will unveil A Movable Feast (photo: Art Basel)
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From 19 March, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will unveil A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China—a sweeping journey through five millennia of Chinese culinary tradition. Running in tandem is The Forbidden City and The Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries (18 December 2024–4 May 2025), which brings together 150 artefacts exploring the dialogue between two great civilisations in science, craftsmanship, philosophy and the arts.
Location: Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Time: 19 March–18 June 2025
Above The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA)—established in 1962 as the city’s first public art museum—is staging The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series (photo: Art Basel)
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA)—established in 1962 as the city’s first public art museum—is staging The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series (photo: Art Basel)
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Set along the famed Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront, the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA)—established in 1962 as the city’s first public art museum—is staging The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Cézanne and Renoir Looking at the World. On view until 7 May 2025, this marks the first large-scale exhibition in Hong Kong dedicated to the Impressionist masters Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The works, on loan from the Musée de l’Orangerie and Musée d’Orsay, launch their Asia tour here with content curated especially for a local audience—offering visitors an intimate encounter with two titans of modern art.
Chiharu Shiota’s The Soul Trembles exhibition
Above Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles in Paris
In anticipation of its grand reopening in June 2025, the Grand Palais will host a major retrospective by acclaimed Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota. Born in Osaka in 1972, Shiota is celebrated for her large-scale installations spun from wool yarn, inviting visitors to step into an immersive, dreamlike world. Her work explores themes of time, movement, memory and the subconscious. Staged in collaboration with Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum, the exhibition spans over 1,200 square metres, offering an intimate encounter with Shiota’s evocative creations.
The Soul Trembles arrives in Paris on 11 December 2024, following its tour through the Asia-Pacific since 2019. This new chapter allows visitors to engage with the emotional force of Shiota’s work in the resplendent setting of the Grand Palais.
Above “The Soul Trembles” travelling exhibition at the Grand Palais (photo: Grand Palais)
“The Soul Trembles” travelling exhibition at the Grand Palais (photo: Grand Palais)
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Housed beneath the soaring glass roof of the Grand Palais, this presentation represents the most comprehensive survey of Shiota’s career to date—spanning more than 25 years of artistic practice. In addition to her signature yarn installations, the exhibition includes sculptures, performance videos, photographs, drawings and original materials from her stage design for opera and dance.
Layering materials with poignant symbolism, Shiota reflects on the ephemerality of human life and the silent, intricate emotions that thread us together. Her art invites quiet contemplation on identity, connection and the unseen ties between individuals.
Location: Grand Palais, 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower – 75008 Paris
Time: 11 December 2024 – 19 March 2025
Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern
Above “Birth of the Modern” exhibition space (photo: MoMA)
“Birth of the Modern” exhibition space (photo: MoMA)
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It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when artists like Van Gogh, Cézanne and Picasso were dismissed—seen by many as radical, even marginal. Against this backdrop, a group of visionary women recognised their genius and quietly transformed the art world. Among them was Lillie P. Bliss, who, alongside Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and Mary Quinn Sullivan, co-founded the Museum of Modern Art in 1929. In honour of Bliss’s pivotal role, MoMA is currently presenting Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern, on view through 29 March.
Above Cézanne’s The Bather (centre) stands as a focal point in the exhibition (photo: MoMA)
Above “Birth of the Modern” exhibition space (photo: MoMA)
Cézanne’s The Bather (centre) stands as a focal point in the exhibition (photo: MoMA)
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This landmark exhibition showcases archival materials from MoMA’s formative years, alongside masterworks and seldom-seen pieces that trace Bliss’s influence on the museum’s evolution.
A highlight of the collection is Cézanne’s The Bather, a striking oil painting that depicts a lone, contemplative figure on the water’s edge. Van Gogh’s Starry Night—arguably the most iconic of Bliss’s acquisitions—takes centre stage. Meanwhile, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, long a fixture in the museum’s narrative, continues to hold its commanding presence in the permanent collection.
Location: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States
Time: 28 March 2025 – 30 March 2025
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