WHAT This newest exhibition of the late acclaimed American artist (1900-1984)'s works is the first in the Greater China region and contains works that will also be the subject of a concurrent major retrospective exhibition in Paris and London. Regarded as one of the foremost artists of the twentieth century, the show is a presentation…
WHAT An American born and based in New York for the majority of her life, this is Arbus’ first solo presentation in Greater China and it follows in the suit of 'Cataclysm: The 1972 Diane Arbus Retrospective Revisited', which occurred in New York, and which commemorated her momentous exhibition with MoMA in 1972. Presented with…
WHAT This exhibition marks the Scottish artist’s first solo show in Asia, and it depicts a number of apocalyptic paintings. The name of the exhibition comes from the Latin phrase from Book 1 of Virgil’s 'Aeneid', and this translates to 'the tears of things', referring to themes of crisis, violence, technology and more on the…
WHAT As an internationally renowned filmmaker and photographer who captured Hong Kong during the 1950s and 1960s, the late Fan Ho (1931-2016) devoted his life to evolving his craft. This exhibition is inspired by the journey explored in Ho’s photobook, 'Photography. My Passion. My Life'. Published in 2021, the book has a number of highlights,…
WHAT Known as the leading painter and principal figure in the development of the Impressionist style - an artistic movement that originated in late 19th century France - Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) played a fundamental role in the group’s move from studio-based traditionalism to an art centered on modern life in and around Paris. Working in…
WHAT The title of the UK-born, US-based artist's latest exhibition is drawn from a quote by US mythologist and writer, Joseph Campbell, who urges us to 'enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path'. In so doing, we find what American poet, Robert Frost, termed the road 'less travelled we learn…
WHAT Christie's auction season culminates with their Autumn Auctions at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. You're spoilt for choice with 16 different sales exhibitions (from Wine and Watches, to Modern Art and Chinese paintings). The 20th and 21st Century Evening sale (30 Nov) features a spectacular array of masterpieces by Joan Mitchell, Zao Wou-ki, Yoshitomo…
WHAT This exhibition features twenty mostly local artists in the largest group show of the gallery’s history. Split into two parts, the exhibition presents a variety of works. In Act 1, the artists present mechanical installations, prints, and paintings, and Act 2 focuses more on sound installations, augmented reality and three dimensional objects. The theme…
WHAT This is the newest instalment in the renowned designer-artist's long-running red-white-blue collection, which was first presented at the Hong Kong Pavilion during the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005. The current presentation brings all of these pieces of the collection together by showcasing a number of classic creations such as sculptures and photographs. The works…
WHAT The Korean artist’s debut exhibition with Perrotin is a presentation of paintings from the last fifteen years that examine the theme of reverence of nature and its circulation. The essential themes encompassing his oeuvre are ‘nature’ and ‘temporality’. Shim continuously strives to pursue the quest for how to perceive and express them with the…
WHAT The professional moniker of Mike Winkelmann, Beeple is a leading digital artist and designer active over the past twenty years. His rapid rise to public prominence in recent years helped to highlight the growing influence of digitally generated art. The current exhibition is a kinetic video sculpture, which shows the first human born inside…
WHAT German photographer Candida Höfer, who studied under the influential conceptual artists, Bernd and Hilla Becher, in the 1970s, is best known for her photographs of large-scale, empty interiors. The exhibition brings together an extraordinary selection of photographs of libraries, theatres, museums and palaces, variously located in France, Italy, Mexico, Russia and Spain, all of…
WHAT Curated by Joyce Wong Hei-ting, the exhibition is an ode to Chan (1905-1995) who is widely regarded as Hong Kong’s pioneer of modern art. The beginning of his career was marked by vivid watercolour paintings, which granted him the title of 'King of Watercolour'. Later, he developed a more distinct style by transcending traditional…
WHAT The Tokyo-born artist originally started out as a designer and after a lengthy career, he picked up photography and created his first series in 2008. Almost a decade and a half later, his newest exhibition presents 32 images from around the world, from Japan to California to Scotland. Throughout his career, he has placed…
WHAT 'Like sending my love', said the American artist when asked about what he meant by the exhibition’s title. Smears, caked-up textures and bursts of colour can be read or interpreted as words, parts of a message on the brink of legibility. Lewis's art can be read or interpreted as words, but border on the…
WHAT The inaugural festival at the Palace Academy of the Hong Kong Palace Museum brings a unique and versatile experience of Chinese ink art to audiences, offering an Augmented Reality interactive experience, panel discussions, documentary screenings, art workshops and pop-up art stalls. The festival features an extensive programme line-up that enables visitors to indulge in…
WHAT 'Unsung Heroes of Ink' takes audiences on a journey to discover the often-overlooked role of paper in Chinese ink painting, providing a much-needed context for xuan paper to shine. The debut film of curator, Olivia Wang, the film is in Mandarin, with Chinese and English subtitles. Part of the 'Art in Ink Festival' debuting…
WHAT In this duo exhibition, the artists’ newest paintings are set up juxtaposed against a sample of their earlier works. Both of the artists have unique perspectives on the state of the world and it has an obvious effect on the artwork they create. Cheng’s works are mise-en-scenes showcasing the way he has processed his…
