WHAT The exhibition visually examines the styles and practices of contemporary Chinese art since the 1990s. Though the inaugural exhibition of the collection (launched when the museum opened in late 2021) was organised through a chronological, socio-political lens, this second chapter is based around the cultural identities of the artists. It surveys how artists reconsidered…
WHAT For its Found Space in the B2 level - a dramatic concrete atrium that lies at the heart of the building - the museum has invited the Vietnam-born Danish artist (b.1975) to work on a long-term project. The artist is known for using everyday and found materials that carry specific histories and symbolic references,…
WHAT The group exhibition highlights significant works by four key figures of the Xing Xing (Stars Art Group), formed in Beijing in the summer of 1979: Wang Keping, Huang Rui, Li Shuang, and Ma Desheng. Alongside archival materials, the exhibition showcases the pivotal role that the Stars Art Group and its 1979 exhibition played in…
WHAT The emerging Japanese artist (b.1990) is celebrated for his expressive, Zen-inspired style rooted in the philosophy of 'Ichi-go ichi-e' (a once-in-a-lifetime moment). Inviting his audiences to reflect on the transient beauty of existence, his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong traverses themes of rebirth, interconnectedness, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Featuring paintings,…
WHAT Renowned for his exuberant, colourful depictions of Dionysian nudes, lush flowers, and animals, the late Chinese-American painter (1928-2010) bridged Western movements like CoBrA, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art with Chinese artistic traditions. A survey exhibition tracing 5 decades of the artist’s evolution, the presentation features works from the 1950s to the 1990s, showcasing a…
WHAT The respected Japanese artist (b.1972) is renowned for her large-scale installations of interlacing wool yarn, as well as her ability to blend everyday objects into monumental, dreamlike creations, where she explores themes of temporality, movement, and dreams. Her solo show marks a preview of the reopening of the iconic Grand Palais. It offers an…
WHAT To celebrate the rich historical exchange between China and France, the exhibition features nearly 150 treasures from the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles. It highlights objects that tell the story of cultural, artistic, and philosophical interactions between the two courts. The show showcases significant artifacts, including 9 first-grade national treasures from China,…
