Suspended before the hotels facade, Phoebe HuisLunar Rainbowmesmerized arriving guests with its surreal allure.

Crowds of photographers gathered as attendees entered past a fleet of vintage Rolls Royce Phantoms into the historic lobby.

Seeming to rise from the marble floor, Lin Fanglus She Bestowed Love stunned with its energy and color.

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Fanglu used red textiles to symbolize Gaia, the Greek mother goddess.

As with Huis work outside, spectators lingered to take in the visual majesty.

The selection, assembly, and presentation of these works stand as a centerpiece of Hong Kongs cultural calendar.

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Amid the glittering spectacle and sophistication, geopolitical uncertainties lingered.

Art inspires us, awakens our senses, and offers respite from our everyday lives.

The V&A has long been a supporter of Chinese art and creativity, Buron said.

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In fact, from our inception in the 1850s, we were collecting Chinese art.

Art Basel began 55 years ago in Switzerland, Sun said.

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