WHAT Nicknamed “Fuk Bak”, iconic Hong Kong artist Luis Chan lived in a home studio located at Lockhart Road in Wan Chai – a place which doubled as his living place and room for creation. His paintings were mostly based on daily life. Therefore, Wan Chai became the inspiration for many of his works, including…
WHAT At its outdoor space, the museum presents two local Hong Kong artists as they reimagine the harbour through two sets of large-scale public art installations. Harnessing their different practices, both approach the project using different mediums and with different outcomes, with Chan using mosaic tiles, wood, steel, and fibreglass; and Tsoi using stainless steel,…
WHAT The exhibition consists of almost 300 portraits displayed together for the first time in Shanghai. This is the third installation in the museum’s semi-permanent exhibition, the purpose of which is to showcase the richness of the portraiture genre, and to reveal the untold stories behind the portraits. The works - dating from 1895 to…
WHAT The exhibition visually examines the styles and practices of contemporary Chinese art since the 1990s. Though the inaugural exhibition of the collection was organised through a chronological, socio-political lens, the exhibition is based around the cultural identities of the artists. It surveys how artists reconsidered these identities and expressed the uncertainty during the rapid…
WHAT While the Chinese multi-media artist (Zhang) is known for his club-inspired installations and videos, the Japanese artist (Kaneuji) uses his vibrant sculptures and assemblages to comment on mass consumption. Curated by Zhu Sha, this collaborative multi-media exhibition showcases over 100 representative works, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and video works. It highlights the performativity and…
WHAT Portraiture as a subject matter is vast and significant. It encompasses depictions of individuals and groups, works that demonstrate high realistic skills, and pieces that reveal the inner world of people within the context of their time. Curated by Wang Wei, the exhibition is a grand display of over 300 selected portrait works over…
WHAT The 14th Shanghai Biennale, titled 'Cosmos Cinema', invites visitors to contemplate the intricacies of the universe and our place within it. Curated by artist Anton Vidokle, and a talented team, the exhibition showcases a constellation of artists from China and around the world. It reflects Shanghai's cosmopolitan nature and its deep connection to cinema,…
WHAT The exhibition explores the intersection of art and environment, seen through the eyes of the Spanish-born Belgium-based artist (b.1968). Taking on the alter-ego of Straatman (‘man of the street’) and venturing into different environments - both natural and urban - he creates paintings that absorb and reflect the atmosphere of these environments. For this…
WHAT Jointly-organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the National Gallery (London), the exhibition is a showcase of 52 masterpieces spanning over 400 years - the first showcase of the National Gallery's prestigious painting collection in Hong Kong. It features works dating from the 15th to the early 20th century, covering significant turning points…
WHAT The Japanese artist company makes its debut with a large-scale solo media arts exhibition, curated by the internationally acclaimed curator, Yuko Hasegawa. The exhibition experience is co-produced by the design and interactive platform Insula, promising a unique and immersive experience led by the innovative artistry of Rhizomatiks. This ‘upgraded version’ for Chinese audiences follows…
WHAT This groundbreaking exhibition features over 60 authentic works, including 6 iconic masterpieces by Caravaggio (1571-1610) and other Baroque artists. This is the first Caravaggio-themed exhibition in China, and it marks the first collaboration between the Museum of Art Pudong and Galleria Borghese in Rome. The exhibition presents a holistic picture of Baroque art, showcasing…
WHAT The exhibition of the Chinese artist’s (b.1982) colourful paintings are filled with bold and striking colours. She harmoniously blends aspects of traditional paintings of daily objects, court maidens and natural elements, all while employing a sense of humour and a vibrant palette that reminds viewers of the natural sceneries in the south-eastern part of…
WHAT The exhibition showcases the avant-garde Japanese artist’s (b.1931) works from the 1950s to the 2000s, complemented by a selection of works by the artist and his fellow compatriots from the Fluxus movement of 1960s New York. Widely known as the ‘rainbow artist’, the vibrant colours have become the artist’s signature style, and the show…
WHAT The group exhibition explores the connections between art and ecology in the context of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Featuring a mix of mediums, including video, installation, sculpture, and performance art, it asks what alternative narratives can be activated through artists’ visions that celebrate nature as a generative force; many of them are…
WHAT Curated by Sun Dongdong, the exhibition of the Hunan-born Shenzhen-based artist’s mixed media works includes paintings, sculptures, installations. Her abstract paintings of pastel tones capture sensory observations of the world, particularly Southern China's mountainous terrains. With nature as a starting point, her free-flowing charcoal lines intersect with circles of paint in a gauzy, gossamer…
WHO Léon Cuidar WHAT Marking the artist’s inaugural show in Asia, the acclaimed Belgian abstract painter brings a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper. Chronicling his remarkable 60-year career, the selection spans from the early 1960s to the present day, uniting his exuberant simplicities of form with his distinctive, exacting technical precision. Additionally,…
WHO Thomas Heatherwick WHAT The exhibition features a range of works by the British designer (b.1970) known for his innovative and groundbreaking work in architecture and design, including architectural designs, public spaces, and product designs. The showcase focuses on his unique approach to design, which emphasises the importance of creating experiences that engage the senses…
WHO Bertrand Lavier WHAT This is the fifth solo exhibition of the French artist, presenting his iconic ‘readymades’ alongside vibrant abstract monochromes, as well as new works centering on landscape and geography. The showcase unfolds in two parts: the first part is dedicated to colour, while the second focuses on landscape or geography, both in…
WHO Lily Kemp, Minyoung Kim WHAT This is a duo exhibition of paintings featuring the works of two London-based artists. It showcases a captivating duality with themes of movement, landscapes, and the familiarity of interior spaces. While Kemp's colourful paintings explore the concept of movement, with a focus on changing landscapes and weather, Kim's artworks…
WHO Peter Alexander WHAT This exhibition brings into focus the mesmerising works of the late American artist (1939-2020), which were created during the last decade of his life. Alexander’s unique artistry lies in how he primarily utilises resin to create luminous sculptures that capture and play with light; his final years brought new experimentations with…
WHO Various artists WHAT This thematic exhibition draws from the collections of the museum, featuring the complex connections between landscape and humanity in our post-industrial and increasingly virtual world. The exhibition reimagines shanshui, a cultural legacy integral to Chinese philosophical thinking and poetic imagination, through a diverse range of contemporary artistic mediums, including sculpture, moving…
WHO Vincent Fournier WHAT This exhibition features the works of the French photographer, presenting a unique blend of documentary and staged scenarios featuring an astronaut as the main protagonist. The artist’s work offers an intriguing exploration of technology and its interaction with both nature and human perception. The gallery becomes a portal into Fournier's visually…
WHO Movana Chen WHAT This monumental installation by the Hong Kong artist reflects on female labour, personal and shared memories, material transformation, and time. Originally conceived as a participatory work, audience members were invited to contribute to the work by bringing along a treasured book. Chen transforms books by shredding the books’ pages, abstracting and…
WHO Chan Sui-ying, Cheng Tan Shan, Lai Kwan Ting WHAT Unveiling a group presentation of artworks at the intersection of tradition and contemporary, the exhibition showcases the talents of 3 emerging Hong Kong Gongbi talents, who each in their unique way draws inspiration from the botanical world. With intertwining themes of landscapes, figures, and flowers…
WHO Allora & Calzadilla WHAT The Puerto Rico-based artists explore the concept of Gǎnyìng or ‘sympathetic resonance.’ The exhibition includes a range of works that connect significant historical moments with current global and climate crises, exploring the intersection of philosophy, history, and ecology. It features new works such as ‘Aeolian Charts’, a series of large-scale…
WHO Nadia Ayari WHAT The Tunisian-American artist’s solo exhibition features a compelling blend of abstraction and figuration. Her work showcases a distinctive exploration of the mystical and personal symbolism found in nature, drawing inspiration from the landscape and native flora of North Africa, poetry, language, science fiction, and spiritual practice. The primary medium in the…
WHO Lalan WHAT Featuring the early works of French-Chinese artist Lalan (aka Xie Jinglan, 1921-1995), the exhibition sheds light on the origin of her painting career in the 1950s with over 10 oil paintings and paper works. As the first wife of Zao Wou-Ki (travelling and living with him in France), she refused to be…
WHO Frank Tang, Joey Leung, Zhou Jin WHAT The group exhibition features a total of 12 works by three artists from the Department of Fine Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong, where Leung and Tang were students of Zhou. Through sharing the common medium of Chinese ink, they delve into complex emotions, societal issues, and…
WHO Apichatpong Weerasethakul WHAT Immerse yourself in the world of Apichatpong Weerasethakul, a celebrated Thai filmmaker and artist. The presentation is an ambitious multi-platform project that delves into the socio-political landscape of Thailand. It comprises video installations, photographs and drawings, immersing viewers in the narratives of the people from Nabua, a village in North-east Thailand.…
WHO Niki de Saint Phalle WHAT The solo exhibition features 18 of the late French-American artist’s (1930-2002) colourful and imaginative sculptural works created between 1970 and 2000. Widely noted as one of the few female monumental sculptors, the artist was also known for her social commitment and work. This showcase is a testament to her…
WHO Various artists WHAT As a prelude to the highly-anticipated opening of The Henderson building in Fall 2024, the exhibition embraces the explosive, interplay of fluid form and light characteristic of Zaha Hadid’s artwork and space design, and found at the heart of ZHA’s design for The Henderson. The exhibition focuses on ‘light’ as a…
