Inside the brightly lighted tents that set the stage for one of the world’s most important art fairs, a dizzying lineup of artists, dealers and gallery owners tantalized affluent art lovers this week with the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind aesthetic experiences.

Under the southernmost tent, a gallery representative offered a man the opportunity to drop a cool $55,000 on the performance art prints of a Chinese contemporary artist, whose work involves painting over his clothes and seemingly disappearing into various urban backgrounds.

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