Co-Founder of Ora-Ora
Co-Founder of the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association
10 QUESTIONS
Henrietta Tsui-Leung
1) An artist whose work I would pick to hang in my living room is…
Xu Lei, one of the most exciting and inspirational artists in any field.
2) My favourite museum in the world is…
I don’t have one single one, but the Tate Modern, MOMA, Guggenheim and Beyeler Foundation are all places I enjoy visiting when I’m travelling.
3) The best exhibition I’ve seen in recent years was…
Kassel Documenta – poignant, fascinating and challenging all at once.
4) I am inspired when…
Someone speaks, presents or portrays interesting viewpoints and observations which will potentially expand my horizons and vision of the world. There are people whose personal perspectives shed light on subjects that concern all of us.
5) An object I would never part with is…
Unfortunately, my phone…
6) My style icon is…
Of course, it must be Audrey Hepburn. Her grace, wit, and style transcend time.
7) The favourite thing about my career is…
Studio visits – the opportunity to see an artist at work, in the midst of new and unfinished projects, is beautifully personal and informative.
8) If I weren’t doing what I do now, I would be…
An artist.
9) The best gift or experience that I was given was…
A romantic art trip with my husband to Venice.
10) If I could invite any 5 guests to dinner, I would invite…
Michelle Obama
Eileen Chang
Sun Yat-sen
Zao Wou-ki
Jean-Michel Basquiat
With this cocktail of genius, determination, and irrepressible creativity, it should be a lively meal!
May 2021