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Flowers of Hong Kong 

Kiang Malingue (Aberdeen) 12 & 13/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen

WHO Liu Xiaohui WHAT This is the Chinese artist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing 20 sets of oil and tempera paintings. Flowers and plants featured include lilies, red and white hibiscus, hydrangea, and roses, and many of the works were created during the artist’s residency at the gallery last year. They combine the…

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Concealment and Disclosure

Axel Vervoordt Gallery 21/F Coda Designer Centre, 62 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHO Renato Nicolodi WHAT The Belgian artist seeks to evoke a universal sacrality in his works. The solo exhibition features a combination of work on paper, a video piece, acrylic paintings on canvas, and monumental concrete sculptures. His sculptures and monochromatic paintings imagine spaces with corridors, archways, colonnades and stairs leading to closed-off passage-ways. His…

Izumi Kato

Perrotin Hong Kong 807 K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Kowloon

WHO Izumi Kato WHAT The well-known Japanese artist (b.1969) is known for depicting haunting humanoid figures referencing Kodama - tree spirits seen in Japanese animé, bearing qualities reminiscent of fictional extra- terrestrial beings. His exhibition showcases his latest explorations in paintings and sculptures of this familiar motif. Another recurring theme is dualism: his figures are…

The Point Is Matter

David Zwirner 5/F-6/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central

WHO Wolfgang Tillmans WHAT The exhibition is the German photographer’s (b.1968) first exhibition in Hong Kong since 2018, and marks his 5th show with the gallery. His diverse body of work is distinguished by observation of his surroundings and an ongoing investigation of the photographic medium’s foundations. The exhibition brings together a wide range of…

THE NIGHT

Pearl Lam Galleries G/F & Basement, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central

WHO Maggi Hambling WHAT The exhibition marks the first solo exhibition by the controversial British artist (b.1945) in Asia since her museum retrospectives in China 5 years ago. Known for her spirit of rebellion, her work remains a reflection of and draws inspiration from people, places, and her identity as a pioneering artist with a…

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Here on Earth

White Cube 50 Connaught Road, Central

WHO Louise Giovanelli WHAT As the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by the British artist, the presentation delves into the interplay between representation and materiality, as well as figuration and abstraction. Her works explore the depth and history of painting as a system of representation, offering a compelling exploration of the medium's significance. WHY…

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Abstract Evolutions: Sixty Years of Paintings by Fong Chung-Ray

University Museum & Art Gallery (UMAG)  90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam

WHAT The distinguished Chinese painter (b. 1933) holds great significance in the global art scene and the representation of Chinese artistic traditions in California during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His artworks have introduced diverse artistic traditions, techniques, and themes to international audiences, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. This…

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Konstantin BESSMERTNY: Journey to the East

Gallery EXIT  3/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen

WHAT The works of the celebrated Macau/Hong Kong-based artist of Russian origin encompass a wide range of subjects: literature, music, history and politics, as well as his diverse cultural background. The exhibition showcases a recent series of colourful paintings, ceramics, and objects in the artist's signature playful style, blending classical and contemporary references from both…

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QUANTUM

Lucie Chang Fine Arts 12C Gee Chang Hong Centre, 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHAT Of Nakhi or Naxi ethnic minority, the artist is known for his profound expression of painting that transcends consumerism and embraces the globalisation of entertainment. This exhibition showcases his transition towards capturing the essence of existence and the pursuit of poetic rhythm. Through series like 'Acid Quantum' and 'Transmutation Quantum,' the artist reflects on…