Touching How and Why and Where

Gagosian 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central

WHAT The established German artist is known for her use of a compressor-driven spraying technique to blast vividly coloured paint across panels, objects, architectural interiors and exteriors, and even entire landscapes. Her new series of studio paintings (as she prepares for on-site works) is testament to her artistic practice. In these spectacular yet nuanced explorations…

Lost

Pace Gallery   12/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road, Central

WHAT The renowned Chinese contemporary artist is recognised for his figurative paintings and sculptures that navigate the cultural terrain of contemporary China and question notions of identity and the construction of memory. His newest exhibition of 10 new works includes many continuities of past popular paintings, and coincides with ‘Mayflies’ at the Long Museum West…

Art Central Hong Kong 2023

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Founded in 2015, Art Central showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most innovative galleries alongside distinguished artists from around the world. It has established itself as an international platform for pushing boundaries in contemporary art and experimentation, and is recognised as a place of discovery for seasoned collectors and new buyers alike.…

Deep Dive

White Cube 50 Connaught Road, Central

WHAT In this first exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, the British-Nigerian artist presents a series of works, either oil on canvas or acrylic on board - orange-themed curvilinear paintings that depict near life-size figures. The artist draws inspiration from a number of influences, specifically from his heritage and background. His works are full of African,…

The Collectors’ Choice Art Exhibition

Pao Galleries   5/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

WHAT Co-presented by Hong Kong Arts Centre, and Hong Kong Art School, and curated by Hong Kong Art School Alumni Network, the presentation is a showcase of more than 30 art pieces created by alumni artists of the Hong Kong Art School over the years, and collected by 9 renowned collectors in Hong Kong. The…

African Studies

Flowers Gallery   49 Tung Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

WHAT The renowned Canadian landscape photographer’s work produced across the African continent from 2015 to 2019 is presented in Hong Kong for the first time. Photographed predominantly from aerial viewpoints, Burtynsky’s works often have a flattened frontal aspect, transforming the image into graduating colour fields or vigorous grid-like compositions, reminiscent of Modernist abstraction. Presented at…

Harbour Wonder

Hong Kong Museum of Art 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

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,…

Sotheby’s HK Spring Auction Preview 2023

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT The Sotheby's spring auction preview presents the very best across the categories of fine art and luxury, including Chinese ceramics and paintings, modern and contemporary art, jewellery, wines and spirits, and even fashion items. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sotheby’s in Asia this year, the auction house brings an extraordinary series of evening auctions…

tri-angles

Karin Weber Gallery G/F, 20 Aberdeen Street, Central

WHAT In geometry, a three-faced polyhedron cannot exist in a three-dimensional space unless it is a curved surface. Therefore, a three-faced polyhedron should not exist. However, human perspectives and opinions are erratic and may be distorted. Considering issues from three different angles can create a three-dimensional thinking space. The exhibition examines the world through the…

Cartier and Women

Hong Kong Palace Museum 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon

WHAT A joint venture between the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Cartier, the special exhibition focuses on the role of women throughout Cartier’s history. The unique presentation showcases Cartier as an international brand known for their beautiful jewelry and timepieces, and zooms in on the role women have played by displaying a number of historic…

Kazuyuki Futagawa Solo Exhibition

Whitestone Gallery 7-8/F H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

WHAT A solo presentation by the Japanese artist (b.1954), the exhibition is a series of paintings inspired by the natural beauty of Yakushima Island, known for its captivating mossy forests. With his background in nihonga (traditional Japanese painting using minerals and pigments), the artist’s oeuvres explore the relationship between humans and nature. The subject matter…

French May 2023

Various locations (French May) AZ

WHAT Established in 1993, French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With over 200,000 visitors each year, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong's cultural scene, presenting more than 100 programmes over three months. The festival showcases the most diversified art forms by bringing exhibitions and performances to various…

you gave me everything

Galerie du Monde (gdm) 108 Ruttonjee House, 11 Duddell Street, Central

WHAT In her third exhibition with the gallery, the Canadian-Chinese artist (b.1980) uses landscape as a metaphor for the intangible forces that drive human beings from within. With her distinct visual language and personal narrative, she draws inspiration from her daily life experiences, her relationships, and her curiosity of the beauty and complexities of nature…

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

WHAT The exhibition marks the Korean-American artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery following her solo debut at Art Central 2022, and celebrates the gallery’s one year anniversary. Presenting a series of new abstract paintings, the artist expands upon her art historical studies, delving deeper into the lingual power of allegorical and narrative paintings. To…

BOOKED: Hong Kong Art Book Fair

Tai Kwun Contemporary Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

WHAT This is the 5th edition of the fair, with over 80 local and international artists, publishers, organisations, and booksellers participating. The fair includes special displays by Hong Kong photographer Kurt Tong, Swiss independent publishing house Nieves, and French publisher onestar press/Three Star Books, along with a wide range of talks, workshops, and performances. This…

A Mirage of a Shining City

Tang Contemporary Art 10/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central

WHAT In this exhibition by two well-known local Hong Kong artists, both present their love for the city and show how different perspectives can be despite their different backgrounds and environments. The theme of the exhibition is the perspective of light in a city and how it penetrates time, culture, and history, transforming the urban…

Lyrical Encounters

Opera Gallery Hong Kong Shop G08-09 The Galleria, 9 Queen’s Road Central, Central

WHAT The exhibition is a special selection of over 30 artworks by artists originating from both European and Asian continents. The first group of artists originate from China, having received training in traditional Chinese ink painting and calligraphy (as well as Western art) in pre-war China. Drawn to the Abstract Expressionist movement in Europe, they…

Jeux Thèmes Variations (I)

Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre   7 Kennedy Road, Central

WHAT Trained as a classical musician, the artist used to be a viola player with Hong Kong Philharmonic before devoting herself to painting in 2011. Using her music background, her first solo exhibition with the gallery incorporates musical elements and allows audiences to experience a new way of appreciating music and art. Her ‘Mist’ series…