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Swire Properties Dialogue Series

Swire Properties Dialogue Series at Art Basel Hong Kong returns with a mix of panel discussions and artists talks. Bringing together leading experts and voices to celebrate art and design, exploring contemporary issues in the art world and inspiring audiences. In collaboration with the Financial Times and FTChinese.

Talk 1 : Artist Daniel Boyd in Conversation with Alexie Glass-Kantor
Moderator: Alexie Glass-Kantor, Curator of Encounters, Art Basel Hong Kong
Speaker: Daniel Boyd, Artist

Wednesday 27 March,2024

First Nations Australian artist Daniel Boyd employs dots as a visual and conceptual tool to create expansive constellations in his paintings, videos, and architectural installations, inviting us to reconsider our perspectives on the past, present, and future. Curator Alexie Glass-Kantor and Boyd discuss his approach as he presents his first-ever installation in Hong Kong "Doan" at Pacific Place – the only offsite project of Art Basel Hong Kong’s Encounters sector.

Talk 2 : The Life & Times of Joana Vasconcelos
Moderator: Rahul Jacob, FT Weekend contributor, Former Hong Kong Bureau Chief, FT
Speaker: Joana Vasconcelos, Artist

Wednesday 27 March,2024

Few contemporary artists have made such a dramatic feminist statement -- and had as much fun doing it -- as the Lisbon-based Vasconcelos. From a chandelier of 14000 tampons to a giant pair of stilettos inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Vasconcelos’ large installations have captured the imagination of audiences around the world.

Talk 3 : Future Perfect / Imperfect – Reinventing Museums in an Age of Distraction
Moderator: Rahul Jacob, FT Weekend contributor, Former Hong Kong Bureau Chief, FT
Speaker:

Suhanya Raffel, Museum Director, M+ Hong Kong
Tim Reeve, Deputy Director and COO, V&A, London

Wednesday 27 March,2024

Museums’ challenges in the 21st century include appealing to a younger audience and curating exhibitions locally relevant yet global. The V&A champions design in all forms. Reeve has been leading the development of V&A East, which opens in 2025. Raffel is successfully leading M+ in using digital innovation to broaden its engagement with the local community.

Talk 4 : Sustainability, Community and Biodiversity: Shaping Public Spaces for Civic Life
Moderator: Yoko Choy, China Editor, Wallpaper* Magazine
Speaker:

Kathryn Gustafson, FRIBA RDI, Co-founder, Gustafson Porter + Bowman
Richard Wood, Managing Director Asia, Snøhetta, RIBA, ARB, M.Arch

Thursday 28 March,2024

In contemporary architecture, sustainability and biodiversity are crucial for creating community-oriented public spaces. Prioritising these principles fosters environmental stewardship, social well-being, and a deeper connection between humans and nature. The panel discussion explores how internationally leading firms like Snøhetta and Gustafson Porter + Bowman integrate these values into their practices, highlighting the importance of public spaces in shaping civic life.

Talk 5 : Value and Expression: How Contemporary Art is Impacted by Artificial Intelligence
Moderator: Tracy Zhang, Publisher, FTChinese.com
Speaker:

Bohan Sun, Founder of SBHstudio
Jessica Zhang, Director, Today Art Museum
Larry Zhu, Partner, Bain & Company

Thursday 28 March,2024

AI models help artists create more diverse artworks. How should we "define" the value of art created with AI? How can artists utilise AI tools while maintaining the uniqueness of their creativity? How do institutions like museums and galleries interpret the artistic ecosystem in the AI era? Will collectors be willing to pay for artworks involving AI?

Talk 6 : From Millennials to Gen Z: Iteration in Artistic Creation and Collection
Moderator: Tracy Zhang, Publisher, FTChinese.com
Speaker:

Bao Dong, Artistic Director and Curator, Beijing Dangdai Art Fair
Fang Fang, Founder, Star Gallery
Jean Qian, Managing Director, Sotheby’s China
Ju Ting, Artist

Friday 29 March,2024

Millennial and Gen Z artists have rapidly entered the contemporary art market, and many of them are artist-collectors with a unique context of expression, value structure, and clear purpose of action. How will young artists display a diverse and independent artistic ecosystem at the 2024 Art Basel Hong Kong? How can audiences better understand young artists and their works?