Dhaka, March 28 -- At Hong Kong's Art Basel, artist Chow Chun-fai's latest works transport viewers back to a defining moment in the city's history-the 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule. His paintings, displayed at the same venue where the transition took place, revisit a time when Hong Kongers took pride in their city's vibrancy and openness.

That era has since taken a drastic turn. China's imposition of a national security law in 2020 has effectively silenced dissent, prompting many young professionals and artists to emigrate. However, Chow has remained in Hong Kong, continuing to document his home despite political uncertainty.

Art as a Chronicle of Change

Chow, widely recognized for his thought-provoking recreations of clas...