Trusting the Process

Angelle Siyang-Le is the director of Art Basel Hong Kong. Ahead of the fair this month, she speaks to Tatler about pushing the limits, sharing a burger with a renowned artist and her dream of lighting up all the skyscrapers in Hong Kong

By Tara Sobti.

I have always loved art and literature, but it wasn’t until I received a scholarship for art and design during my A-Levels in high school in London that I began to think about art seriously. As a teenager, this scholarship not only validated my passion but also encouraged my parents to support me in pursuing a path in the arts. My mother said: “You must be able to find a job in this so-called “art world”’—and I did. The different cultures I’ve experienced while living in many places [Siyang-Le lived in London, Vancouver and Dubai before moving to Hong Kong] over the years have really blurred lines for me—whether it’s geographical boundaries, gender roles or identities. I’ve seen these limits pushed and challenged, especially when working with artists who love…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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