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 Through the lens of three photographers from diverse backgrounds, the show delves into urban banality, unveiling hidden corners of cities radiating warmth and lost innocence. Wing Chan's photomontages establish intimate connections to urban surroundings, while Iristography's mischievous artworks blur the lines between reality and fiction. David Leung transforms food photography into surreal art, challenging…
WHAT The Hong Kong-based photographer offers a rare glimpse into the world of the Suri, a semi-nomadic tribe inhabiting the remote Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Through these vivid portraits and cultural scenes, the grace and splendour of Suri life and traditions are captured. The captivating images display the tribe’s distinctive practices of body modification and…
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…
