Visitors view an installation titled “Horse With A Heart” by Czech artist Klara Kristalova on Tuesday at the Art Basel event in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The art fair featuring 177 galleries opened to the public on Thursday after running a two-day sneak preview. Photo: Peter Parks/VCG

Visitors hug Tuesday in an area of the event showcasing artworks from Paris-based mor charpentier gallery, known for its critically engaged artists. Photo: VCG

A man studies artwork by Japanese modern and contemporary painter Sai Hashizume on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Parks/VCG

The 8th version of Libido-Electricity Conversation Machine “EROKITEL” by artist Chimpom from Smappa!Group is on display. Photo: IC Photo

A visitor takes a photo of the work titled “Solitude of Silences” by South Korean artist Gim Hong-sok at the fair on Wednesday, one of 13 large-scale sculptural or installation-based works shown in the Encounters sector of the event. Photo: Vernon Yuen/IC

A colorful statue from Tokyo’s Kaikai Kiki gallery captures visitors’ interest on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Parks/VCG

Visitors take in an artwork by South Korean artist Kang Kang Hoon. Photo: Peter Parks/VCG

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s iconic work yellow pumpkin is on display. Photo: Peter Parks/VCG

Visitors stand under an installation titled “Trolley Party” by Chinese visual artist Jaffa Lam. The Hong Kong art fair will run through Saturday. Photo: IC Photo