Like many, Lam was reeled in a post-colonial narrative between East and West, until a chance visit to the Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent show at Hayward Gallery in London. Enchanted by the craftsmanship, colour palette and subject matters of the works there, she subsequently travelled to West Africa, touring artist studios and gaining insights from artists and their respective disciplines.

With Art Basel Hong Kong approaching, the gallerist discussed her thoughts on the city’s place in the Asian art world.