William Lim: Journey with Me

Grotto Fine Art SKW 2/F East 17, 17 Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan

WHAT The exhibition is a joint presentation between William and his wife, Lavina, who makes her debut in a gallery show. Completing 1 flower painting every month, the series of 12 works documents William’s changing moods and emotions through 2023, and is complemented by 3 larger family paintings and a collection of sketches on boarding…

Portraits

Perrotin Hong Kong 807 K11 Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Kowloon

WHAT The Japanese sculptor’s works are infused with solitary visions and moments, turning vague images in his mind into tangible beings for others to observe, imagine, and perceive: Silent and bulging heads, figures with their arms raised like praying figures, monumental middle figures extended upwards, anthropomorphic vases, children, animals, soils, and bronzes. His work blurs…

Whispering Blossoms

Alisan Fine Arts (Central) 21/F Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central

WHAT The exhibition of the Chinese artist’s (b.1982) colourful paintings are filled with bold and striking colours. She harmoniously blends aspects of traditional paintings of daily objects, court maidens and natural elements, all while employing a sense of humour and a vibrant palette that reminds viewers of the natural sceneries in the south-eastern part of…

Posthuman Abstraction

Double Q Gallery 68 Lok Ku Road, Sheung Wan

WHAT A duo exhibition that brings together the works of two Polish artists, the presentation explores the evolution of material and mass-based sculpture in the 20th century, with a focus on sculptural representation, abstraction, and the duality of mass and anti-mass. The artists' works, though produced in completely different social and political contexts, reference the…

The Humanist

Ora-Ora 105-107 Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

WHAT Known for his multi-disciplinary approach, the esteemed Spanish artist's (b.1945) philosophy is deeply ingrained in humanism, underscoring the potential and values intrinsic to humanity. His paintings are filled with abstract shapes, bold lines, and vivid hues - a visual orchestra of movement and fluidity, which reflect the complexities and layers of human emotions and…

Hong Hong Hong

M+ 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon

WHAT The exhibition showcases the avant-garde Japanese artist’s (b.1931) works from the 1950s to the 2000s, complemented by a selection of works by the artist and his fellow compatriots from the Fluxus movement of 1960s New York. Widely known as the ‘rainbow artist’, the vibrant colours have become the artist’s signature style, and the show…

Painting with History in a Room Filled with People with Funny Names 3

K11 MUSEA 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Kowloon

WHAT The Thai artist is known for his works that encompass sculpture, film, performance, and painting. For this presentation, he has created an immersive experience adapted to the exhibition space. The video installation is the 4th instalment in a series that the artist began creating in 2012. It explores the co-existence of humans, machines, and…

Green Snake: women-centred ecologies

Tai Kwun Contemporary Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

WHAT The group exhibition explores the connections between art and ecology in the context of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Featuring a mix of mediums, including video, installation, sculpture, and performance art, it asks what alternative narratives can be activated through artists’ visions that celebrate nature as a generative force; many of them are…

Sabine Weiss: A Tribute

Boogie Woogie Photography 56 Wong Chuk Hang Road, E. Wah Factory Building, Aberdeen

WHAT The exhibition seeks to honour the legacy of Sabine Weiss, commemorating the centennial of her birth in Switzerland. The exhibition showcases her work, often classified under humanist photography, which is a testament to her keen eye, deep empathy, and unwavering dedication to unearthing and documenting human existence. WHY As a tribute to such a…

Living Paper

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

WHAT Curated by Olivia Wang, the group exhibition showcases the versatility and significance of paper as a medium for artistic expression. Ten different artists explore the theme of paper in unique ways, creating stunning works of art that push the boundaries of what is possible with this seemingly simple material. A wide array of techniques…

Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong

Blue Lotus Gallery G/F, 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan

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…

A Slice of Time

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

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…

These Things

Kiang Malingue (Aberdeen) 12 & 13/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen

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…

Comfort Zone

Blindspot Gallery 15/F Po Chai Industrial Building, 28 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

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…

Master Chui’s Study

SC Gallery Unit 2, 19/F Sungib Industrial Centre, 53 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

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…

STILL LIGHT

Soluna Fine Art G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, AZ

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…