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 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 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 image, sound, design…
WHAT The first full-scale retrospective of Ieoh Ming Pei (1917–2019) properly appraises the work of one of the greatest architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. This exhibition features more than 300 objects, exploring Pei's transcultural vision and the profound impact of his iconic landmarks. It offers a comprehensive examination of Pei's life and work…
WHAT The Hong Kong media artist interprets the history and characteristics of his exhibition sites, creating contemplative, meditative experiences through poetic and minimalist interventions that involve sound, light, image, and kinetic installations. Known for his site-specific projects, his works engage audiences through interactive experiences, inviting them to touch and meditate within the artwork’s space. In…
WHAT The exhibition marks the award-winning photographer's 3rd solo with the gallery. Featuring his recent photographs taken during his travels in Scotland, Iceland, the US and Japan, most of which have never been shown before, the images in the presentation examine nature’s varied patterns through his lens, verging on abstraction and evoking the Chinese ink…
WHAT The exhibition is the Japanese artist’s first solo show in Hong Kong, an creative extension of her studio, and presents a series of around 200 brand new paper flower works all handmade by the artist, as well as a fresh flower installation composed of local flora. As the founder and creative director of edenworks,…
WHAT The group exhibition is the second instalment of a two-part exhibition curated by Antwaun Sargent. Following the presentation in Beverly Hills this past summer, this iteration is now on display in the gallery's Hong Kong location. The presentation features new works by Kevin Beasley, Allana Clarke, Cy Gavin, Alteronce Gumby, Lauren Halsey, Kahlil Robert…
WHAT The local artist's (b. 1992) much-anticipated first solo exhibition with the gallery uses the bauhinia plant as the main motif. Through graphite drawings, oil paintings, handmade objects, photography, and installations, the artist's new series of works navigates between deconstruction and reconstruction, examining how the tissues of our identities are splintered and joined. Through found…
WHAT Marking the late Italian-Brazilian artist's (1900–1995) first presentation in Asia, this exhibition coincides with Lorenzato’s inclusion in the present 60th Venice Biennale. Although he studied for a brief period at the Reale Accademia delle Arti in Vicenza in 1925, the artist was mostly self-taught, and he developed his technical proficiency in painting through a…
WHAT The Beijing-based Mongolian artist's 3rd exhibition with the gallery centres around an eponymous novel by author Chen Si’an written for this exhibition. Her new body of sculptures and installations are displayed through the gallery's different floors as well as rooftop, investigating the changes of time, memory, spirituality and faith, the distinction between land and…
WHAT The respected Hong Kong artist's solo exhibition encompasses works that perpetuate the artist’s unique and iconic practice of portraying Hong Kong’s memories and cinematography. The collection of 14 paintings present historic locations such as the Mahjong House at Portland Street, Man Mo Temple, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Mido Café, and Lin Heung…
WHAT Step into the ethereal realm crafted by the contemporary Japanese artist (b. 1992), who emerged as part of Japan's SNS generation in 2010, and is celebrated for her misty landscapes, gentle hues, and contemplative depictions. With soft oil pastels that weave a dreamlike blue haze, her paintings blur the boundaries between reality and dreams,…
WHAT This distinctive group exhibition delves into the expression, exploration, and deconstruction of Chinese characters through the perspectives of 19 artists spanning different generations: Chu Chu, Chui Tze-Hung, Chui Pui-Chee, Fung Ming-Chip, Gu Gan, Gu Wenda, Hao Shiming, Hon Chi-Fun, Pat Hui, Hung Keung, Kan Tai-Keung, Li Huasheng, Ren Tianjin, Fabienne Verdier, Wang Dongling, John…
WHAT The exhibition presents new works by the Australian artist, marking her first solo show in Asia. Incorporating both geometric and organic forms, the new compositions explore both interior spaces and cosmic realms. Her art intertwines personal, fictional, and historical voices, blending word and image in a lyrical dance. WHY The artist's early textile works,…
WHAT The respected Los Angeles-based artist is known for his large-scale abstract paintings crafted from paper, delving into the complexities of social and political structures that marginalise communities. His work challenges objectifying societal norms and fosters social engagement by bringing art to underserved communities. With a collection of works that use innovative staining techniques, the…
WHAT The well-known Puerto Rican-American artist is celebrated for his paintings and oil stick drawings capturing iconic architecture and monuments, reflecting his fascination with modern architectural structures. Perez is similarly interested in the subliminal seduction and historical value of myriad visual media, looking at both vintage and contemporary advertising, social media and celebrity culture. The…
WHAT Fine Art Asia 2024 returns to Hong Kong this fall for its 19th edition. This year, a dedicated sector focusing on ink art aims to push the boundaries of contemporary ink while preserving tradition. The fair also debuts the 'Collectible Design – Asia Edition Pavilion', celebrating the fusion of design minds and artisanal skills…
