Hong Kong Art Basel is back

WITH Hong Kong reopening and dropping the mask mandate, its cultural scene is roaring back to life. It is making up for lost time with countless gallery and museum show openings, as well as Art Basel Hong Kong – the juggernaut of all Asian art fairs – returning to its full glory. Sales at Art Basel are already expected to be impressive. For the full story, look out for Friday’s issue of BT Lifestyle, as we check out the city’s now-buzzing art scene, including Yayoi Kusama at M+ museum, satellite art fair Art Central, the major galleries at Pedder Building and H Queen’s, and much more.

In Design, we look at the refurbishment of a 1970s era townhouse, as its owners make sure to retain its unique exterior while revamping the interior to suit their modern lifestyles. The result is a home they call The Lighthouse, because of the skylight which illuminates the home naturally throughout the day.

Meanwhile, Mar 28 sees chefs from all over Asia descending upon Singapore for the first in-person Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards since the pandemic. Find out what’s at stake for restaurants gunning for a spot in the top 50 race. And in Dining, get a taste of Hanazen, a new eatery opened by the chef of the two-Michelin-starred La Cime in Osaka. Read all this and more in Friday’s issue of BT.