WHAT The fifth solo exhibition featuring the innovative works of the Brazilian artist and photographer is a showcase of his new pieces, which delve into concepts of perception, reality, representation, and materiality. Drawing inspiration from iconic works by Cubist and 20th-century masters, he employs a hybrid technique of photographing handcrafted, three-dimensional elements and reprocessing them…
WHAT Jointly-organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the National Gallery (London), the exhibition is a showcase of 52 masterpieces spanning over 400 years - the first showcase of the National Gallery's prestigious painting collection in Hong Kong. It features works dating from the 15th to the early 20th century, covering significant turning points…
WHAT Christie's auction season culminates with their Autumn Auctions, once again at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Leading the 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale will be the auction debut of Sanyu’s first major nude painting, a highly coveted masterpiece that has never appeared in Asia before. This season, the Chinese Ceramics and Works…
WHAT The exhibition showcases the works of the late Dutch-born, Belgian artist (1921-2012), whose technique of layering paint culminates in canvases that are sculptural in nature. From a career that began from figuration and cubist geometric abstraction, his style veers towards the abstract. His creative process involves building up layers, demonstrating the fusion of artistic…
WHAT Firmly anchored by the Modern and Contemporary Art Department, the preview at Bonhams also includes works from the upcoming auctions of Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Fine Chinese Paintings, and a collection of Song Dynasty porcelain. Kindly note that the auction preview is in-house at the Bonhams Hong Kong office, and the…
WHAT The exhibition is inspired by the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens and the Hong Kong artist's exposure to Dutch and Japanese colonial histories during a residency in Taiwan. A thoughtful exploration featuring urban landscapes, memorial gardens, and local flora, the presentation showcases a new series titled ‘Tree Portraits’, reflecting the artist's fascination with…
WHAT The title of the exhibition derives from the concept of serendipity, or finding joy by chance, encapsulating the contemporary Korean artist’s fascination with ordinary objects and spaces that evoke strong emotions. From vintage market finds to everyday items on a desk, the paintings featuring these objects manifest his unique universe, personal experiences, and emotions.…
WHAT The Paris-based artist (b.1986) is known for his surreal figurative sculptures that combine archaic and futuristic worlds. His debut solo exhibition in Hong Kong evokes archaic forms and are inspired by contemporary, but also mythological and futuristic worlds. His works are often crafted from the very modern material of aluminium, which he expands upon…
WHAT The solo exhibition marks the first presentation of works by the China-based artist (b.1973), whose work is characterised by a playful rebellion against conventional forms. Drawing inspiration from everyday life and challenging traditional boundaries, the exhibition presents a unique blend of classical and grassroots visual representations, displaying a diverse range of calligraphy styles that…
WHAT The event features a live electronic music performance and real-time audio-reactive AI projection, showcasing the artists’ current work produced during their residency with Videotage. The performance is based on bird songs recorded by the duo during their travels from the UK, through Mongolia, Sichuan and Hong Kong. The event aims to explore the natural…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WHAT The first solo exhibition of the Venezuelan artist (1923-2014) celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth, showcasing his cross-cultural practice that helped define Latin American modernism. The exhibition features works from various periods, from his discovery of the mythological universe in ancient cultures to his return to Venezuela, where he moved freely between figuration…
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…
