WHAT The French artist (1879–1953) was a pioneering figure in the development of Dada and Surrealism, and is known for his restless exploration of diverse artistic styles throughout his career. The exhibition is a major solo presentation of over 40 of his post-war artworks, created between 1945 and 1952. It will be the first to…
WHAT The third exhibition of the contemporary American photographer's works, his newest presentation embodies his evolving quest for discovery. The new photographs were made in the spring of 2024 during a month-long residency at the American Academy in Rome, and encompass a myriad of themes. The images whose meanings detach from the photograph’s nominal subject…
WHAT The groundbreaking exhibition brings together the works of two of the most iconic figures of the French Impressionist movement - Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919). Featuring 52 masterpieces from the prestigious Musée de l’Orangerie and Musée d’Orsay, the well-curated presentation is the first large-scale exhibition of the two artists in Hong Kong,…
WHAT The exhibition is a presentation of gouaches from the late Russian-born French modernist painter (1900-1969), who belonged to the 'New' École de Paris (Tachisme), and was a contemporary of Wassily Kandinsky, Sonia and Robert Delaunay, and Otto Freundlich. Painting gouaches was part of a daily summer routine, yielding 30-40 series. The artist would review…
WHAT Celebrating the respected local artist's 90th birthday, the retrospective features over 60 works from 1960s-2024. The exhibition presents a pictorial review of a long career dedicated to both the care of his fellows and himself. Although deeply interested in painting in his youth, the artist chose to train as a psychiatric nurse. From this…
WHAT The Polish-born artist (b.1979) is renowned for her sculptures and installations, and is celebrated for challenging scientific and philosophical concepts through her innovative use of materials. Her latest solo exhibition showcases 9 works spanning various periods of her career, along with newly-commissioned installations tailored to Tai Kwun’s F Hall. A highlight is her first…
WHAT The respected local artist's exhibition draws inspiration from Chinese traditional culture, with the belief that Feng Shui not only creates a harmonious natural environment, but also attracts good fortune. Drawing on these principles, the artist, who is known for his 'gongbi' Chinese brush painting technique, has sectioned off the gallery space into 4 key…
WHAT To celebrate the rich historical exchange between China and France, the exhibition features nearly 150 treasures from the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles. It highlights objects that tell the story of cultural, artistic, and philosophical interactions between the two courts. The show showcases significant artifacts, including 9 first-grade national treasures from China,…
WHAT The respected Japanese artist (b.1972) is renowned for her large-scale installations of interlacing wool yarn, as well as her ability to blend everyday objects into monumental, dreamlike creations, where she explores themes of temporality, movement, and dreams. Her solo show marks a preview of the reopening of the iconic Grand Palais. It offers an…
WHAT Renowned for his exuberant, colourful depictions of Dionysian nudes, lush flowers, and animals, the late Chinese-American painter (1928-2010) bridged Western movements like CoBrA, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art with Chinese artistic traditions. A survey exhibition tracing 5 decades of the artist’s evolution, the presentation features works from the 1950s to the 1990s, showcasing a…
WHAT Known for her exploration of material transformation, the young Hong Kong artist (b.1990) focuses on the potential of change in natural and artificial crystalline solids. The exhibition delves into how structure and energy evolve in states of transition. Her works include 'The Definition of Rain' (2024), where binary code is represented through opal and…
WHAT The emerging Japanese artist (b.1990) is celebrated for his expressive, Zen-inspired style rooted in the philosophy of 'Ichi-go ichi-e' (a once-in-a-lifetime moment). Inviting his audiences to reflect on the transient beauty of existence, his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong traverses themes of rebirth, interconnectedness, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Featuring paintings,…
WHAT The group exhibition highlights significant works by four key figures of the Xing Xing (Stars Art Group), formed in Beijing in the summer of 1979: Wang Keping, Huang Rui, Li Shuang, and Ma Desheng. Alongside archival materials, the exhibition showcases the pivotal role that the Stars Art Group and its 1979 exhibition played in…
WHAT Following her successful debut exhibition 'Der Albtraum der Bienenkönigin' at the gallery's Shanghai space, this is the German artist's (b.1994) first solo show at the gallery's Hong Kong venue. The presentation features her latest series of paintings - family portraits. Combining varying visual narratives and isolating individual pictorial elements, she presents new narratives that…
WHAT The French painter’s (b.1959) latest exhibition presents a fresh exploration of human presence and the authenticity of the gaze, focusing on portraits and still lifes. Rejecting traditional poses and artifice, the artist captures his models in natural, non-posed moments, emphasising individuality and spontaneous involvement. Painted directly from life - without the use of photography…
WHAT The Korean artist’s latest exhibition features kaleidoscopic works that merge Zen philosophy with a contemporary exploration of nature. Through her distinctive layered matière techniques, she portrays nature as a dynamic force that influences our inner selves. The presentation invites viewers to experience the intricate beauty, movement, and energy of the natural world, offering a…
WHAT The late Greek artist, Panayiotis Vassilakis (1925–2019) AKA Takis, was a pioneering figure in kinetic art. He was known for integrating experimental physics and invisible forces like magnetism into art. His artistic practice spanned over 70 years and incorporated sculptures, paintings, performances, and sound works that explored magnetism, movement, and energy. WHY The artist developed…
WHAT Inspired by Post-Impressionist masters, the American artist is drawn to the enigmatic play of light, immersing himself in its exploration through the medium of painting. His canvases are imagined vistas where he engages in an evolving dialogue with his environment. Employing surrealistic colours, his colourful landscapes nonetheless exude harmony and serenity. WHY The artist's…
