Xu Bing in Hong Kong: Square Word Calligraphy

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

WHAT The exhibition marks the inaugural commissioning art initiative of the celebrated Chinese artist (b.1955) in the city, following his appointment as Ambassador for Cultural Promotion last year. 'Square Word Calligraphy' is a form of writing Xu Bing began developing in 1993, in which English is written to resemble Chinese characters. This writing system highlights…