CHIM PUM

AISHO Shop B, Po Hing Mansion, 2-8 Po Hing Fong, Tai Ping Shan, Sheung Wan

WHAT The Spanish artist's new exhibition comprises a small suite of paintings and a bigger series of mixed media works on paper, marking his return to the gallery after 4 years since his last solo show. The title is from an unusual onomatopoeic Spanish expression and urban slang, 'CHIM PUM', which serves as the overarching…

No Dreams Can Last Longer Than A Night

Gallery EXIT  3/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen

WHAT Known for her merman characters, the Hong Kong artist's creative practice focuses on painting. Her style is influenced by Western landscape paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as works by Caspar David Friedrich and John Constable. In recent years Ngai mostly works with oil applied directly onto wooden panels cut or framed…

It’s the smiles that keep us going

Gallery EXIT  3/F Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen

WHAT The local artist has painted a selection of frames from 20th and 21st century Asian films, with an exhibition title that is a quote from the horror movie classic 'The Exorcist III' (1990). However, the exhibition itself stages a more positive approach to topics that interest the artist - notably our responses to fear,…

The Collectible Art Fair

Pao Galleries   5/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

WHAT Presented by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and the Hong Kong Art School (HKAS), this collaborative exhibition features over 200 HKAS alumni and artists to showcase more than 300 artworks across various mediums, including painting, ceramics, installation, photography, and video. The art fair aims to nurture emerging art talents, promote local artists, and…

Immortal Gaze

Over The Influence G/F – 2/F, 52 Wyndham Street, Central

WHAT The Japanese artist’s debut exhibition at the gallery and in Hong Kong celebrates tribal cultures, and features a series of paintings and works on paper. It serves as a visual gateway into the distinctive traditions, beliefs, and ways of living of the tribes. The artist skilfully encapsulates the historical legacy of the Ainu people…

Titian and the Venetian Renaissance from the Uffizi

Hong Kong Museum of Art 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

WHAT This exhibition takes you on a journey through the enchanting city of Venice during the Renaissance, a cultural hub that brought together merchants, voyagers, scholars and artists from all over the world. It showcases pieces from the world-renowned collection of the Uffizi, featuring works by Titian, Giorgione, Tintoretto, and Veronese. In addition to these…

Ti Brulé

Pace Gallery   12/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road, Central

WHAT The exhibition of new paintings is named after the song composed by the French artist-musician, which includes seven large-scale paintings and one small-scale composition. It is an exploration of the artist’s personal and cultural connections to Réunion Island and its active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise. Through a series of layered and expressive semi-abstract…

Everybody Wanna Be Happy

CHAT - Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

WHAT The solo exhibition of the acclaimed Thai contemporary artist offers a retrospective of his artistic practice spanning two decades. It showcases wall-hangings and sculptural pieces, as well as an ongoing workshop for refugees in Thailand. His works break free from conventional craft and the lineage of Western modernism in textile and fibre art, and…

Outworn

Flowers Gallery   49 Tung Street Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

WHAT The Thai artist is one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists working primarily in the textile medium, and his latest exhibition is a presentation of a series of five tapestried installations, each assembled by stitching uniforms gathered from workers in the service industry in Thailand. Uniforms have consistently played a significant role in the…

Old Landscape: Lightning, Water and Rocks

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

WHAT This is a solo exhibition featuring a dynamic body of new works by the respected Hong Kong artist, from ink and mixed media paintings to an immersive video installation and 3D-print sculptures. Inspired by Chinese landscape painting and the concept of Taoism, the artist's works transcend traditional formats, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.…

Field Signs

David Zwirner 5/F-6/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central

WHAT The renowned German artist’s second solo show at the gallery’s Hong Kong location is a presentation of new paintings, following his 2021 exhibition at the New York location. Widely celebrated as one of the most influential figurative painters working today, the artist is known for richly-coloured and elaborate paintings that contain a repertoire of…

Mr Doodle in Space

Pearl Lam Galleries G/F Ruttonjee House, 3-11 Duddell Street, Central

WHAT The immersive gallery presentation showcases the works of Mr. Doodle, aka British artist, Sam Cox. It explores the intergalactic adventures of beloved Doodles such as Mr. Doodle, Mrs. Doodle, and Baby Doodle – elaborate maze-like scenes of black and white – and dynamic character sketches brought to life in vibrant colour from various shapes…

Dark

Rossi & Rossi 11/F M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHAT This exhibition presents the intriguing work of the young Hong Kong artist, in his second solo show at the gallery. Comprising new paintings from four distinct oil series, he continues his exploration into the essence of emptiness and the void, emphasising the manipulation of light and space. The paintings often depict spaces illuminated by…