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…
WHAT The LA-based conceptual artist's new showcase features paintings, neon installations, and a newly-unveiled series of bronze sculptures. The works build on the artist’s ongoing engagement with the city of Hong Kong, first initiated in his 2018 exhibition 'Slow Burn'. The present show continues his exploration of materiality, symbolism, and cultural intervention, expanding dialogues around…
WHAT The American artist is known for his commitment to figurative expression for over 5 decades, using a distinctive formal language to capture the simultaneous beauty and banality of the world. His first solo exhibition in Asia presents new paintings focused on various full moons from the lunar calendar, exploring their rich symbolism. The show…
WHAT The exhibition is a presentation of sculptures and works on paper by the late renowned American artist (1926–2013) - the first solo show in Greater China. Known primarily for her abstract looped-wire sculptures inspired by natural and organic forms, she has also created an extensive body of works on paper, including abstract and figurative…
WHAT The NY-based Japanese artist (b.1975) is known for his playful, abstract paintings of poodles and other sentient forms. His current exhibition of still-life possesses a 'narrative style', mimicking the minimalism of a poem and the surprise of a short story. He mingles drawing and painting techniques, creating an assemblage of symbols and signs that…
WHAT The late Lebanese painter and sculptor (1931-2019) was a pioneering figure in Lebanon's Golden 60s, and is celebrated for her bold, fluid, and experimental approach to art. The exhibition focuses on her most significant works from the 1970s to 1980s, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with a special emphasis on her 'Bribes de corps'…
WHAT The exhibition of new paintings by the German-born LA-based artist is titled '|' - an ode to verticality. The exhibition marks 10 years since the artist’s debut with the gallery. Known for examining the psychological space where individual expressions confronts social constraints, each work in the presentation contains a central totemic form built from…
WHAT The respected Chinese artist (b.1946) is known for using charcoal to imbue strength in her marks, made against a background of ink, watercolour and acrylic. Presenting 11 important works created between 2020-2024, the artist's 4th exhibition at the gallery features the artist's wild cursive calligraphy and her iconic 'Winsor Blue' series and 'Leaves of…
WHAT This is the architect-collector-artist's 2nd solo exhibition with the gallery. The presentation of colourful paintings pays homage to the rich culture of Hong Kong, where auspicious symbols carry profound meanings, representing comfort and blessings; these are reflected in everything from home decorations to social etiquette, showcasing people's aspirations for a beautiful life. The artist…
WHAT Christie’s 20th/21st Century Day Sale features an outstanding selection of important works by leading masters of the modern era together with international contemporary artists. The sale preview is from 3 to 9 November at the auction house's new Asia headquarters at The Henderson. An online sale will take place from 5-12 November. WHY Headlining…
WHAT Known for her highly detailed and meticulously observed portraits, the English artist (b.1968) delves into the transient nature of life through a series of paintings and drawings created between 2018 and 2024. These works explore the vibrancy of youth, the subtleties of middle age, and life’s impermanence. WHY The artist combines a focused study…
WHAT The New York-based artist (b.1975) is known for employing sculpture, painting, media installation, and performance in her conceptual practice. In her first-ever solo show in Hong Kong, a holistic view of her multi-disciplinary practice is presented through 4 bodies of work. This includes her 'Art d'Ameublement' paintings, 'Pranayama' and 'Anima' sculptures, and 'Negative Entropy'…
WHAT For its Found Space in the B2 level - a dramatic concrete atrium that lies at the heart of the building - the museum has invited the Vietnam-born Danish artist (b.1975) to work on a long-term project. The artist is known for using everyday and found materials that carry specific histories and symbolic references,…
WHAT Featuring the latest body of works from the young Hong Kong artist, the surrealistic exhibition leads audiences into an enigmatic and exploratory realm of wonders and stories. The artist utilises memories, overlooked places, and old objects in the city as cues to shape her own distinctive world. Drawing on the 15th century theme of…
WHAT The French artist is known for developing pictorial work that challenges the status of the image, as well as its representation and perception both in the space of the painting and outside it. The exhibition is the 8th edition of the museum's 'Unexpected Dialogues' series, and is a presentation of works by the artist…
WHAT A fair dedicated to exhibiting artists across different regions around Asia, Asia NOW is a curated platform fostering rich dialogues and deeply engaging programmes. It encompasses a global selection of over 60 galleries showcasing artists and galleries from across Asia, and an ambitious platform dedicated to commissioning site-specific installations, projects, and performances. Get your…
WHAT A large-scale group exhibition dedicated to Pop Art, the show is centred around Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004) – one of the leading figures of the movement, which gained momentum as one of the major artistic movements of the 1960s. In addition to a selection of 150 paintings and works in various materials by Wesselmann, it…
