WHAT Told through individual and collective histories, the exhibition captures the city’s transformation from the post-war decades to the present day. Divided into four chapters: Here, Identities, Places, and Beyond, the exhibition presents the visual culture of Hong Kong through multiple and intersecting perspectives, mirroring the dynamism of the city itself. WHY Home to ground-breaking artists,…
WHAT The M+ Sigg collection surveys the cultural dynamism of contemporary China from the early 1970s to the present. China’s open-door policy of 1978 began an era of profound social and economic change. Cities across the country grew into global commercial centres affecting the everyday lives of millions of people. Amidst China’s rise on the world…
WHAT M+’s anchor exhibition contains over 500 pieces, covering a multitude of different creative genres encompassing furniture design, architecture, and graphic design. The purpose is to showcase the variety of objects within these genres that have been impactful in Asia and around the world over the past century. Curatered by Ikko Yokoyama and Shirley Surya,…
WHAT The exhibition is a site-specific art installation by the Chinese artist. Having studied in both China and San Francisco, Zheng is now based in both San Francisco and Shanghai, which has shaped his art style immensely. Many of his works feature the intersection of traditional Chinese ink painting, modern western art, and new media.…
WHAT Known for her uncompromising avant-garde vision, this exhibition is a culmination of all of the renowned Japanese artist's different aesthetics and works throughout her career. It narrates the story of her life and work, foregrounding her longing for interconnection and the profound questions about existence that drive her creative explorations. The retrospective starts with…
WHAT The professional moniker of Mike Winkelmann, Beeple is a leading digital artist and designer active over the past twenty years. His rapid rise to public prominence in recent years helped to highlight the growing influence of digitally generated art. The current exhibition is a kinetic video sculpture, which shows the first human born inside…
WHAT The exhibition circles around the core notion of 'queer mythologies' and delves into modern and contemporary mythologies along with practices of the body, by gathering a diverse range of artistic idioms related to LGBTQ+ perspectives from over 60 artists from Asia and its diasporas. Through 3 distinctive chapters spread out over 3 floors of…
WHAT The exhibition brings together a selection of masterpieces: Monet’s early work, 'Pivoines' (1887) created during his early years at Giverny; alongside outstanding works by modernist Zao Wou-Ki, Chu Teh-Chun and Lalan; and contemporary artists David Hockney, Shara Hughes, Myonghi Kang and Ziad Dalloul. It provides a rare opportunity of comparative study and unveils an…
WHAT Having studied at the Department of oil painting at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the artist has had a very diverse academic background as she also obtained an MFA in new media and a PhD in calligraphy under the tutelage of the famed calligrapher, Wang Donglin. In this second solo exhibition at…
WHAT In this exhibition, the gallery introduces works that bridge the gap between two artists who live in different cities and time zones, as well as living different lifestyles. The bridge is ceramic art; this common interest created a path for the artists to demonstrate their distinctive characteristics, while simultaneously opening a channel for them…
WHAT This is the first exhibition in Hong Kong that explores the history of royal and aristocratic patronage in the East and West, from the Museum's permanent collection of nearly 200 outstanding artefacts and a selection of traditional decorative objects. The presentation celebrates the apex of craftsmanship, encouraged and guided by imperial cultural ambition, with…
WHAT From the generous donations by Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu comes the Mengdiexuan Collection. Containing over 200 sets of ancient golds, this exhibition is not to be missed. These precious objects from the Eurasian Steppe, Tubo Kingdom, and Central Plains, with the oldest dating back to the 18th century BCE, highlight the artistic and…
WHAT Co-presented by a contemporary art platform, Hypeart, the gallery’s group exhibition features new, myriad forms of painted, sculpted or drawn portraiture by 14 artists reflecting the lives, emotions, and collective forecasts of today’s societal attitudes. A celebration of Asian emerging artists from around the world, the presentation shares scenes of the artists’ everyday lives…
WHAT In this first solo exhibition by the promising Japanese artist, 10 new contemporary ceramic works are showcased. Known for the way he has been shaping the current contemporary ceramic art scene, the gallery has been working with Soda since the beginning of his career. In this exhibition, each of the ceramic works has round…
WHAT As one of the most renowned Spanish artists of the 20th century, Joan Miró (1893-1983)’s love for all kinds of everyday objects and their intrinsic poetic qualities is apparent throughout his long and fruitful career. Linking art to life was one of his greatest aspirations, which was realised by his unique ability to perceive…
WHAT The Italian artist was commissioned to create prestigious mural projects in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 70s. This exhibition features a selection of works completed by the artist in Hong Kong, including a photo-essay by Hong Kong photographer, William Furniss, about Casadei’s public art installations in Statue Square and Mei Foo Sun Chuen.…
WHAT The exhibition statement, ‘Depicting space with lines; Filling in the blanks with colours’, aptly captures the overall sentiment of the group exhibition. Featuring the latest works by three alumni of the Hong Kong Art School who completed the Higher Diploma in Fine Art and the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art), the presentation showcases paintings,…
