In The Art Newspaper, the gallerist stated that there was no link between his decision and the current situation in the city-state: “We wanted to move closer to this new area where K11, the Rosewood hotel, the M+ museum, and luxury apartments are found, and where wealthy Chinese [clients] are based."
While Art Basel Hong Kong —from March 19 to 21 next year —convinced international galleries not to change their plans, Hauser & Wirth (who have a space in the city) recently cancelled an exhibition dedicated to the American photographer Annie Leibovitz.
