The Woman Who Runs Art Basel Hong Kong Told Me Everything

She runs the largest art fair in Asia. We had lunch and walked around. Angelle Siyang-Le has been with Art Basel Hong Kong since 2012, becoming the Director in 2022. In our debut episode of How We Art, we sat down together during Art Basel HK 2026 for an honest conversation about what it's really like to navigate an art fair, why digital art finally belongs in the room, and how to actually get the most out of your first fair experience. We talk about: 00:00 Intro 00:40 What to eat at Art Basel Hong Kong 01:39 Angelle's first art fair experience 03:07 Angelle's recommendations on how to experience a fair 04:30 How art fair experiences differ from galleries and museums 07:59 Balancing collectors and newcomers 09:38 What's new at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 11:43 Walking around the art fair 13:19 What to wear at an art fair 15:20 Angelle's favorite booth How We Art is the series that takes you inside the art world and demystifies how to see, how to make, and how to experience everything art has to offer. This is episode one. Let us know what you think in the comments. — Subscribe to our YouTube:    / artdrunk   Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.artdrunk.com/subscribe Follow us on Instagram:   / artdrunk   ABOUT ARTDRUNK ArtDrunk is a global platform that inspires all to explore the world through art. We make art approachable, engaging, and relevant for a new generation, creating content—both online and offline—that foster community and connection across cultures.