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…
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 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 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…
