Entangled Energies

Hanart TZ Gallery 2/F, Mai On Industrial Building, 19 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories

WHAT The immersive exhibition marks a defining moment in the eminent artist’s practice and opens doors to a greater public understanding of Chinese calligraphy. The range of works presented include a monumental ‘Entangled Script’, 2 ‘Tea Poems by Su Shi’ measuring 5 m. long, and a set of calligraphies written on transparent coloured acrylic. In…

Old Master Q

Lucie Chang Fine Arts 12C Gee Chang Hong Centre, 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHAT The retrospective exhibition is a celebration of over 60 years of the iconic Hong Kong ‘Old Master Q’ (OMQ) art comics. Started in 1960, the series was first created by the artist’s father, Alfonso Wong, who used the pseudonym of Wong Chak. The artist is thus the second generation author of the (present) comic…

Beacon in the Storm: The Art of Pang Jiun

Asia Society Hong Kong Center 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty

WHAT Born into an artistic family in Shanghai in 1936, the respected artist is a master of ‘Eastern Expressionism’ and steadily continues to create art well into his 90s. In this retrospective, 48 of his works are showcased; the exhibition consists of nine sketches from the 1970s, as well as 39 paintings from recent years.…

Interview the Interviewer

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

WHAT While Chow is a well-known local visual artist, Cheung is not only the owner of the gallery but also a veteran Hong Kong journalist who started her career with the SCMP in the 1990’s. Over the span of one year, the artist interviewed the journalist about her past journalistic experiences - gaining first hand…

Phillips HK Autumn Auction Preview 2023

Phillips G/F WKCDA Tower, 8 Austin Road West, Kowloon

WHAT With spectacular new headquarters in the WKCDA Tower in the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Phillips Asia premises features over 50,000 sq. feet on 6 floors. The auction preview takes place the week before Fine Art Asia and Ink Asia opens, and concurrently with the Sotheby's HK Autumn Auction Preview. - The Hong Kong…

HEAVENS

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

WHAT A Finnish artist renowned for his ability to transform the industrial and technological into objects of beauty, his latest exhibition features captivating works from his ‘Heaven’ series. Inspired by the Swedish concept of ‘himmel’ and its Finnish equivalent ‘taivas’, Markkula's series delves into the dual nature of the physical and spiritual realms. The wall-mounted…

Sotheby’s HK Autumn Auction Preview 2023

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sotheby’s in Asia this year, Sotheby’s highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Autumn Hong Kong Sales series include a spectacular array of rarities from the categories of Modern and Contemporary Art, Chinese Works of Art, Chinese Paintings, Jewellery, Watches, Wines and Spirits, and even Handbags and fashion items. Totalling 21 different…

Ink Asia 2023

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Organised by Art & Antique International Fair Ltd. (the team behind Fine Art Asia), Ink Asia returns to Hong Kong this year after a 3-year hiatus. The fair promotes ink artworks in a variety of forms, presenting both renowned and emerging artists from Hong Kong and around the region. Besides bridging the traditional and…

Fine Art Asia 2023

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Founded in 2006 by Hong Kong art experts, over the years the fair has increasingly attracted leading galleries from all over the world. Providing an unrivalled annual showcase of art and antiques from both East and West, the fair presents museum-quality Asian and Western antiques, jewellery, and modern and contemporary art. Fine Art Asia…

Rubiks and Crystals

10 Chancery Lane Gallery G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, Central

WHAT The Hong Kong-Australian artist's new series of sculptural works are made of painted steel. They consist of interconnected and geometrical patterns with complex relationships of form. 'The Rubiks' series comprises pedestal-based works, and they encompass a collection of abstract modules in varying sizes, combined with a dynamic amalgamation of contrasting colours. 'The Crystals' series…

Hong Kong’s Forgotten Masters

Ping Pong Gintonería 129 Second Street, L/G Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun

WHAT The exhibition focuses on the critical contributions of departed artists who had a significant influence on Hong Kong’s art scene from the 1960s to 90s. Featuring an enriching collection of over 20 paintings and sculptures, it provides a thoughtful compilation of archival material, casting a retrospective lens on an era of Hong Kong’s art…

Digital Art Fair 2023

K11 MUSEA 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Kowloon

WHAT Taking place at the new venue of Kunsthalle K11 Art & Cultural Centre (6/F of K11 MUSEA) for the first time, the third edition of the fair comprises 5 zones: Prestige, Immersive, Pioneer, Virtual, and Inspire. The fair’s goal is to showcase some of the world’s most innovative digital art and Web3.0 art technologies,…

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…

Offerings for Escalante

Para Site 22/F Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King's Road, North Point & Quarry Bay

WHAT Curated by Celia Ho, this is the first major institutional solo exhibition of the artist duo in Asia. The exhibition features all-new commissions including an hour-long experimental documentary film, large-scale drawings on handmade paper, a site-specific installation, and a 16mm stop motion animated film. The exhibition is accompanied by public programmes including lectures, discussion…

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…