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…
WHO Kylie Manning WHAT The New York-based artist’s first-ever solo presentation in Hong Kong is a collection of 5 large-scale paintings and a group of related drawings. Exploring enactments of movement and accumulation as they relate to luminosity and abstraction, the works were all created by the artist in the last year. The exhibition is…
WHO Movana Chen WHAT The latest exhibition by the Hong Kong artist showcases her meticulous archival of written communications from loved ones over three decades. She transformed a collection of over 180 hand-written letters (sent to her between 1989 and 2023) into three-dimensional visceral sculptural forms, offering an exploration of the power and significance of…
WHO Various artists WHAT Established in 1993, French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With more than 100 programmes presented across two months, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong's cultural scene that reaches over 200 thousand visitors each year. The objectives of French May are 'to touch everything,…
WHAT The late Venezuelian artist (1923-2019) was a pioneering figure in kinetic art, renowned for the mastery of colour and the innovative exploration of perceptual-sensory dynamics. The exhibition features key pieces that represent pivotal moments in artist's career. They explore the dissociation of form and colour, and highlights the experience of viewing as an integral…
WHAT The well-known Miami-based American artist’s 6th solo exhibition draws inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Step into a darkly humourous world, where the absurd meets the divine and where the roles of winners and losers are reversed. Following the exhibition, ‘The Conceptualists’, at the Bass Museum in Miami, the artist wanted to…
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…
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…
WHAT The Los Angeles-based abstract painter is known for works that invoke the rhythms of the natural world. This first exhibition features a series of new paintings inspired by the dramatic environment of southern California. The artist employs a technique reminiscent of pointillism, using individual daubs of paint to create pulsating compositions. The works draw…
WHAT This major survey exhibition provides an in-depth exploration of the entire career of the American artist, showcasing his groundbreaking work across various artistic mediums. Spanning six decades, it features drawings, large-scale sculptural and sound installations that offer a diverse range of media, challenging traditional notions of artistic practice. It offers viewers a comprehensive overview…
WHAT The French-Chinese artist (b. 1956) is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking contemporary artists to emerge from China after the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). As part of French May Arts Festival, this exhibition documents the artist's personal and artistic reflections spanning 45 years. It features the premiere the 'Soy Sauce Drawing' series in Hong…
WHAT This memorial exhibition pays homage to the life and artistic brilliance of the Chinese painter, delving into the transformative period of the 1990s that represented the pinnacle of his artistic development. The exhibition showcases a collection of works that eloquently depict his profound journey from grief and loss to personal salvation and enlightenment. Through…
WHAT The French sculptor skillfully manipulates bamboo to create sculptures that exude an otherworldly grace. Drawing inspiration from the Universe itself, Lo's profound understanding of bamboo's qualities and his exploration of tension, balance, and movement culminate in visually captivating and conceptually rich artworks. Coinciding with The French May, this exhibition invites viewers on a sensory…
WHAT The renowned American artist (b.1927) is known for his unique approach to contemporary representational painting, developed during the height of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibition features evocative early landscapes and recent monumental portraits rendered in striking monochrome. The presentation at the gallery’s Pantin venue is the first dedicated to the artist’s printmaking practice, showcasing prints…
WHAT The renowned Irish-born American artist (b.1945) works have significantly shaped contemporary abstraction. The exhibition spans rare figurative works and highlights the evolution of some of the artist’s best-known abstract series. Fusing European painting traditions with the distinct character of American abstraction, his pieces combine painterly drama with visual delicacy. Often structured around stripes or…
WHAT The exhibition presents the works of one of the most significant post-war sculptors, alongside contemporaries such as Alberto Giacometti and Germaine Richier. Curated by Claire Maingon and Thierry Dufrêne, the exhibition explores the theme of the silhouette in the French architect and decorator's art. Artist's sculptures are known for their balance between figurative invention…
WHAT The Bahamian artist is renowned for her groundbreaking performance works, which utilise her body as a conduit, tool, and anchor for conveying profound meaning. Through her early artistic methods, involving the transformation of materials such as chocolate and soap through daily rituals (bathing, eating, sleeping), she draws attention to the significance of the creative…
WHAT The German photographer (b.1954) is best known for his Museum Photographs series, black and white photographs ofthe streets of Düsseldorf and New York taken in the 1970s, and his family photographs series. The exhibition includes photographs taken at CERN and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, which include large-scale panoramic photographs of…
