WHAT The 11th Edition of the Affordable Art Fair returns at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With a plethora of local tastes and international curation with over 18 different countries, the fun-filled event promises to delight novice and seasoned collectors alike. Get your tickets here. Opening Hours: VIP Preview (by invitation only) Thursday…
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 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 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 The distinguished Chinese painter (b. 1933) holds great significance in the global art scene and the representation of Chinese artistic traditions in California during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His artworks have introduced diverse artistic traditions, techniques, and themes to international audiences, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. This…
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 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 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 Maggi Hambling WHAT The exhibition marks the first solo exhibition by the controversial British artist (b.1945) in Asia since her museum retrospectives in China 5 years ago. Known for her spirit of rebellion, her work remains a reflection of and draws inspiration from people, places, and her identity as a pioneering artist with a…
WHO Glenn Ligon WHAT Best known for his text-based paintings, the New York-based American conceptual artist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong features his renowned ‘Stranger’ paintings, a new abstract series called ‘Static’, and untitled drawings on Kozo paper. Ligon's use of excerpts from James Baldwin's influential essay 'Stranger in the Village' explores the politics…
WHO Wong Ping WHAT The exhibition of recent installations, sculptures, and films by the emerging Hong Kong artist consists of sizeable artworks that thematically and formally correspond to one another. The humorous collection explores the aesthetic meaning(-lessness) of bulls***, expanding Wong’s curious body of art that revolves around circular narratives and motifs. As the sole…
WHO Wolfgang Tillmans WHAT The exhibition is the German photographer’s (b.1968) first exhibition in Hong Kong since 2018, and marks his 5th show with the gallery. His diverse body of work is distinguished by observation of his surroundings and an ongoing investigation of the photographic medium’s foundations. The exhibition brings together a wide range of…
WHO Yan Pei-Ming WHAT From the beginning of his career, the France-based Shanghai-born contemporary artist (b.1960) has stood out for his interest in the human figure and portraiture. Known for his monochromatic portraits of historical figures such Mao Zedong, the Buddha, the Pope, and Bruce Lee, he also explores personal themes through self-portraits and depictions…
WHO Izumi Kato WHAT The well-known Japanese artist (b.1969) is known for depicting haunting humanoid figures referencing Kodama - tree spirits seen in Japanese animé, bearing qualities reminiscent of fictional extra- terrestrial beings. His exhibition showcases his latest explorations in paintings and sculptures of this familiar motif. Another recurring theme is dualism: his figures are…
WHO Yang Bodu WHAT The Beijing-based contemporary Chinese artist’s second solo exhibition at the gallery transports viewers into enigmatic sanctuaries of expansive interiors and architectural marvels. The 8 atmospheric paintings highlight moments of theatricality and an ‘abstract atmosphere’. The title of the exhibition references the final moment of life's embrace, encapsulating the intertwining elements of…
WHO Renato Nicolodi WHAT The Belgian artist seeks to evoke a universal sacrality in his works. The solo exhibition features a combination of work on paper, a video piece, acrylic paintings on canvas, and monumental concrete sculptures. His sculptures and monochromatic paintings imagine spaces with corridors, archways, colonnades and stairs leading to closed-off passage-ways. His…
WHO Naiza Khan WHAT The third solo exhibition of British-Pakistani artist (b.1968) is a presentation of new oil paintings, drawings and brass reliefs that focus on the changes imposed on bodies of water throughout colonial history. Created in the past two years, each work appears as multi-layered diagrams and maps, a result of the artist’s…
WHO Wataru Yamakami WHAT The Japanese artist’s (b.1981) first exhibition in Hong Kong takes place across both Art Central and the gallery, revolving around themes such as ‘proliferation and transformation’, ‘connection of boundaries’, and ‘exploration of connection points’. Since childhood, For the artist, creating artworks lets him connect himself with the reality of the present.…
