WHAT The solo exhibition unveils a collection of works by the London-born Hong Kong-based photographer, which delves into the hidden corners and forgotten settlements of Hong Kong. The artist’s keen eye captures the haunting allure of abandoned homes, revealing the passage of time and the delicate balance between nature and human existence. WHY Art lovers…
WHAT This is the Hong Kong artist’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, which explores the subjective experience of time and its relationship to personal perception and life events. The small selection of 11 light-coloured pastel watercolour works depict fleeting moments and latent memories, capturing the everlasting and ephemeral nature of daily life. WHY This…
WHO Chang Ya Chin WHAT This solo exhibition of over a dozen paintings by the Taiwan-born Hong Kong-based artist showcases small-scale detailed still life paintings, featuring regional cuisines, drinks, and sweets, each telling a microcosmic story that is either whimsical or self-referential. The paintings explore themes of gravity, depth, and falling, and the artist also…
WHO Pixy Liao WHAT This is the first exhibition of the Chinese artist at the gallery, and her debut solo in Hong Kong; it includes photography, video, and ready-made sculpture. The artist challenges traditional notions of heterosexual relationships by subverting gender roles and portraying her partner, Moro, as the subservient male muse while positioning herself…
WHO Chui Pui Chee WHAT The solo exhibition takes on the theme of ‘New Year Qinggong’ and turns the gallery space into the Hong Kong artist’s personal study. Referencing vases from the Palace Museum, which have elegant colour tones and subtle ‘an hua’ patterns, the meticulously-drawn paintings portray a selection of flowers and vases packed…
WHO Javier León Pérez WHAT The first solo exhibition of the Spanish artist (b. 1977) features a series of oil paintings representing a culmination of diverse artistic expressions through the interplay of spaces, lights and shadows. The artist’s creative process begins with the reference of paper models, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional pictorial…
WHO Various artists WHAT This exhibition brings together an array of artworks from artists all over the region. Beijing-born Huang Rui, Vietnam's Dinh Q. Lê, and Hong Kong's Jake Wong Man Kit, along with other talented artists, come together to create a tapestry of creativity. With paintings, Epson Inkjet prints, and unique polyester yarn line…
WHO Peter Alexander WHAT This exhibition brings into focus the mesmerising works of the late American artist (1939-2020), which were created during the last decade of his life. Alexander’s unique artistry lies in how he primarily utilises resin to create luminous sculptures that capture and play with light; his final years brought new experimentations with…
WHO Xi Jiu WHAT The Beijing-based artist creates a visual interpretation of the iconic tale, ‘Forging the Swords’ by Lu Xun. The exhibition presents a scene-by-scene critique of sacrifice and submission to violence. The collection of miniature artworks invite closer inspection, with traditional fine lines and colour blocks resembling Chinese gongbi paintings. However, the artist…
WHO Vincent Fournier WHAT This exhibition features the works of the French photographer, presenting a unique blend of documentary and staged scenarios featuring an astronaut as the main protagonist. The artist’s work offers an intriguing exploration of technology and its interaction with both nature and human perception. The gallery becomes a portal into Fournier's visually…
WHO Movana Chen WHAT This monumental installation by the Hong Kong artist reflects on female labour, personal and shared memories, material transformation, and time. Originally conceived as a participatory work, audience members were invited to contribute to the work by bringing along a treasured book. Chen transforms books by shredding the books’ pages, abstracting and…
WHO Lalan WHAT Featuring the early works of French-Chinese artist Lalan (aka Xie Jinglan, 1921-1995), the exhibition sheds light on the origin of her painting career in the 1950s with over 10 oil paintings and paper works. As the first wife of Zao Wou-Ki (travelling and living with him in France), she refused to be…
WHO Frank Tang, Joey Leung, Zhou Jin WHAT The group exhibition features a total of 12 works by three artists from the Department of Fine Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong, where Leung and Tang were students of Zhou. Through sharing the common medium of Chinese ink, they delve into complex emotions, societal issues, and…
WHO Various artists WHAT As a prelude to the highly-anticipated opening of The Henderson building in Fall 2024, the exhibition embraces the explosive, interplay of fluid form and light characteristic of Zaha Hadid’s artwork and space design, and found at the heart of ZHA’s design for The Henderson. The exhibition focuses on ‘light’ as a…
WHO Ma Desheng WHAT The celebrated France-based Chinese artist’s (b.1952) solo exhibition spotlights his iconic acrylic ‘Rock’ series, which serves as a powerful embodiment of his unwavering perseverance and unyielding commitment to artistic expression. The collection represents a harmonious convergence of Eastern and Western influences, encapsulating a profound exploration of modernisation and contemporisation within the…
WHO Cheung Tsz Hin WHAT Featuring the young Hong Kong artist’s recent oil-on-canvas works created in the last year, the exhibition focuses on a range of subjects drawn from everyday existence, such as plants, children, and pillows. They are a reflection of the artist's accumulated sensations and thoughts. The use of fleeting colour and the…
WHAT The late artist (1882-1960) was a pivotal figure in modern art who participated in major 20th century movements. This exhibition showcases previously unseen works and traces the 7 creative periods of his career: Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Monumental Objects, New Figuration, First Abstraction, and Second Abstraction. His innovative contributions, especially his ultimate creation of a…
WHO Various artists WHAT From textile works and sculptures to immersive installations and videos, the exhibition brings together creations by 19 artists and collectives of Asian backgrounds, reflecting their takes on textile technology and materials, diversity, climate change and our future. The first part showcases works of contemporary art collected by CHAT over the years…
