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 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 ‘Everyone’s personality is unique, and so are the characteristics of different artworks.’ For this exhibition, the museum handpicked almost 100 pieces from their four core collections, categorising them into four different personality traits. Additionally, Hong Kong artist, Joey Leung, presents corresponding hand-painted custom characters for the pieces. Each exhibition zone also has its own…
WHAT In the German artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, viewers are invited to transcend conventional boundaries through the prismatic works presented. Boehm has an unyielding passion for using colours and elements to draw visible relationships across his compositions, weaving together multiple media - such as fragments of paint, fabric, paper and glass -…
WHAT The group show is a showcase of 90 pieces of Gangcai artworks containing both traditional and contemporary elements, presented by 8 Hong Kong Gangcai artists. The diverse cultural medium of porcelain painting came out of Guangzhou as ‘Guangcai’ and was developed into the Hong Kong artform ‘Gangcai’. The local artists strive to spark interest…
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 The retrospective exhibition is a celebration of over 60 years of the iconic Hong Kong ‘Old Master Q’ (OMQ) art comics. Started in 1960, the series was first created by the artist’s father, Alfonso Wong, who used the pseudonym of Wong Chak. The artist is thus the second generation author of the (present) comic…
WHAT Born into an artistic family in Shanghai in 1936, the respected artist is a master of ‘Eastern Expressionism’ and steadily continues to create art well into his 90s. In this retrospective, 48 of his works are showcased; the exhibition consists of nine sketches from the 1970s, as well as 39 paintings from recent years.…
WHAT While Chow is a well-known local visual artist, Cheung is not only the owner of the gallery but also a veteran Hong Kong journalist who started her career with the SCMP in the 1990’s. Over the span of one year, the artist interviewed the journalist about her past journalistic experiences - gaining first hand…
WHAT The exhibition focuses on the critical contributions of departed artists who had a significant influence on Hong Kong’s art scene from the 1960s to 90s. Featuring an enriching collection of over 20 paintings and sculptures, it provides a thoughtful compilation of archival material, casting a retrospective lens on an era of Hong Kong’s art…
WHAT The Spanish artist's new exhibition comprises a small suite of paintings and a bigger series of mixed media works on paper, marking his return to the gallery after 4 years since his last solo show. The title is from an unusual onomatopoeic Spanish expression and urban slang, 'CHIM PUM', which serves as the overarching…
WHAT Curated by Celia Ho, this is the first major institutional solo exhibition of the artist duo in Asia. The exhibition features all-new commissions including an hour-long experimental documentary film, large-scale drawings on handmade paper, a site-specific installation, and a 16mm stop motion animated film. The exhibition is accompanied by public programmes including lectures, discussion…
WHAT Known for her merman characters, the Hong Kong artist's creative practice focuses on painting. Her style is influenced by Western landscape paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as works by Caspar David Friedrich and John Constable. In recent years Ngai mostly works with oil applied directly onto wooden panels cut or framed…
WHAT The local artist has painted a selection of frames from 20th and 21st century Asian films, with an exhibition title that is a quote from the horror movie classic 'The Exorcist III' (1990). However, the exhibition itself stages a more positive approach to topics that interest the artist - notably our responses to fear,…
WHAT Presented by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and the Hong Kong Art School (HKAS), this collaborative exhibition features over 200 HKAS alumni and artists to showcase more than 300 artworks across various mediums, including painting, ceramics, installation, photography, and video. The art fair aims to nurture emerging art talents, promote local artists, and…
WHAT The Dutch-born, Vancouver-raised and US-based artist (b.1958) is a prominent member of the Neo-Geo movement that emerged in New York in the 1980s. Making name for himself with his unique approach to painting, his works radiate a life of their own. Some are built on a series of mathematical and perspectival grids, others exaggerate…
WHAT As a prominent figure in Korean abstract painting, the exhibition provides a glimpse into the remarkable evolution of the artist’s (1934-2023) abstract painting throughout his career. The featured works explore the haptic and spiritual dimensions of art, featuring abstract paintings from the last five years, and highlighting his signature techniques - scratching and layering.…
WHAT Working predominantly in ink, the New York-based artist explores potential architectures of the subconscious and how images, objects and memory are intertwined to conjure complex and spiritual spaces. In her latest exhibition, she showcases 8 intricate drawings on paper that highlight the haunting symmetries and embedded narratives within labyrinthian environments, prompting reflection on the…
WHAT In his solo exhibition, the British artist experiments with several mediums, including ceramics, paintings and video installations. The exhibition is an exploration of his childhood memories and the essence of creativity. Through his multi-layered works that combine realism and abstraction, he addresses the issues of information oversaturation and the consequences of technology’s rapid advancements…
WHAT The Chinese artist’s debut solo exhibition in Hong Kong showcases recent paintings that skillfully capture the fleeting moments of her everyday surroundings. The exhibition creates a captivating space adorned with ethereal flowers, books, indoor plants, and museum objects. Her art intertwines coded narratives, contemporary symbolism, and personal diasporic experiences, evoking emotions connected to identity.…
WHAT The exhibition features the New York-based artist's recent portraits, delving into the social dynamics and evolving nature of the Asian American community through his depictions. The artworks capture the essence of individuals as they grow and change over time. Notably, the artist’s portrait of Pulitzer Prize winner, Hua Hsu, serves as a focal point,…
WHAT The California-born artist has a lifelong fascination for nature and technology, centering his artistic practice around the construction of works that appear seemingly simple yet possess a complex nature. Merging digital renderings with traditional painting and woodworking techniques, the artist introduces a collection of new colourful works inspired by pop art and computer-generated imagery.…
WHAT The body and portraits have always held significant importance for the Chinese contemporary artist. Through her fragmented and depersonalised depictions of naked bodies, she challenges conventional notions of bodily beauty, prompting viewers to question their own understanding of intimacy through the painterly gaze. Her imaginative titles and the recognisable-yet-transformed bodies create a thought-provoking experience…
WHAT The exhibition is a solo show of the latest works by the renowned Hong Kong digital media artist. The exhibition combines film, video, and digital new media with themes from Chinese classical philosophy, art, and literature. Showcasing three iconic creations, with flowers and Chinese characters as the main themes, it also features a meditative…
WHAT The Japanese artist’s debut exhibition at the gallery and in Hong Kong celebrates tribal cultures, and features a series of paintings and works on paper. It serves as a visual gateway into the distinctive traditions, beliefs, and ways of living of the tribes. The artist skilfully encapsulates the historical legacy of the Ainu people…
WHAT This exhibition takes you on a journey through the enchanting city of Venice during the Renaissance, a cultural hub that brought together merchants, voyagers, scholars and artists from all over the world. It showcases pieces from the world-renowned collection of the Uffizi, featuring works by Titian, Giorgione, Tintoretto, and Veronese. In addition to these…
WHAT The Hong Kong artist is known for exploring history and culture through installations, photographs, videos, texts, and found objects, representing Hong Kong at the Venice Biennale in 2001. His latest site-specific installation features vintage Venetian glass lamps that he has collected, which emit flickering light; they are accompanied by a sound track recorded by…
WHAT The exhibition of new paintings is named after the song composed by the French artist-musician, which includes seven large-scale paintings and one small-scale composition. It is an exploration of the artist’s personal and cultural connections to Réunion Island and its active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise. Through a series of layered and expressive semi-abstract…
WHAT The group exhibition celebrates the 7th anniversary of the gallery, with a diverse exhibition featuring 17 global artists who have been following the gallery since 2016. This year, the artistic offerings are expanded to include mediums such as sculpture, collage, and etching, alongside a display of 18th-century French furniture and decorative arts from Paris'…
WHAT The solo exhibition of the acclaimed Thai contemporary artist offers a retrospective of his artistic practice spanning two decades. It showcases wall-hangings and sculptural pieces, as well as an ongoing workshop for refugees in Thailand. His works break free from conventional craft and the lineage of Western modernism in textile and fibre art, and…
WHAT The Thai artist is one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists working primarily in the textile medium, and his latest exhibition is a presentation of a series of five tapestried installations, each assembled by stitching uniforms gathered from workers in the service industry in Thailand. Uniforms have consistently played a significant role in the…
WHAT This is a solo exhibition featuring a dynamic body of new works by the respected Hong Kong artist, from ink and mixed media paintings to an immersive video installation and 3D-print sculptures. Inspired by Chinese landscape painting and the concept of Taoism, the artist's works transcend traditional formats, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.…
