Look to these affordable Hong Kong-themed wall art pieces and prints to inject a little personality into your space while still sticking to budget.
Show off your love for the city with some Hong Kong-themed art prints and photography! The reality for many of us living here is that we can only afford to rent our living space — which means painting walls (if that!) and adorning the room with smaller personal touches like plants and candles seems as far as we can go in terms of decorating. So we’re looking for wall art, prints and decorative pieces to display on shelves and bookcases. From cityscape photography to intricate illustrations, custom prints and more, here are the best artists and studios to buy affordable Hong Kong wall art.
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Where To Buy Hong Kong Wall Art & Prints
Alvin C.K. Lam — Hand-drawn and painted art prints
From wet markets to street corners, lanes and alleyways, this local artist captures the heart and soul of Hong Kong in his vibrant hand-drawn and painted artworks. Alvin spotlights the city’s unsung heroes, such as Mahjong tile carvers, birdcage makers and cardboard grandmothers. Each art print is printed on museum-grade archival paper and individually hand-signed and numbered.
Price: From $380 for an art print and from $30 for postcards and bespoke occasion cards
Alvin C.K. Lam, www.alvinckl.com
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Bamboo Scenes — Hong Kong photography prints
Offering unique wall art by Hong Kong-based artists at affordable prices, Bamboo Scenes celebrates the creativity of homegrown artists. All photographs are printed and framed in Hong Kong to support local craftsmanship. The gallery also believes in giving back to its community, donating 10 percent of its profits to select local charities.
Price: From $1,800 (unframed); from $2,900 (framed) — various sizes and framing options available
Bamboo Scenes, bambooscenes.com
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Beyond Visuals — Aerial photography prints and panoramas
Taking Hong Kong photography to new heights is Beyond Visuals, a photography collective made up of five locally-based aerial photographers (including Sassy favourite Bernie Ng!). Head here for sweeping architectural shots, breathtaking cityscapes as well as picturesque landscapes which show off our city from perspectives you may not have seen before.
Price: From $449 (unframed)
Beyond Visuals, beyondvisuals.hk
Ciaolink — Detailed handmade artworks of Hong Kong landmarks
Designer Megumi Takami at Ciaolink is able to capture incredible detail, right down to the windows on each skyscraper and individual bricks on walls. The Farewell my Hong Kong collection features favourite landmarks and spots around the city including Percival Street, Man Mo Temple and Fringe Club and, of course, Victoria Harbour and The Peak.
Price: From $720 (framed)
Ciaolink, ciaolink.store
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Gar Lai Lau — Detailed ink sketches of Hong Kong architecture
Hong Kong-based pen and ink artist Gar Lai’s limited-edition prints contain a dizzying amount of detail and truly capture a slice of the city, from the sweeping skyline to the tops of the Lippo Centre. If you’re someone who’s always been taken by Hong Kong’s stunning architecture and cityscapes, you’re sure to appreciate these archival pigment ink fine art prints.
Price: From $150 (unframed)
Gar Lai Lau, www.garlailau.com
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On Paper Lab — Colourful line art prints of Hong Kong sights and sounds
Founded by artists Elsa Jean de Dieu (of Elsa Jeandedieu Studio, behind the old and brand-new Uma Nota mural on Peel Street!) and Carol Bellese Choi, On Paper Lab takes an eclectic approach to Hong Kong-themed wall art. Think bold, colourful line art prints of recognisable city sights and sounds like the beloved “ding ding”, sampans, common Canto sayings and more. Plus, there’s free delivery throughout Hong Kong!
Price: From $300 (unframed)
On Paper Lab, onpaperlab.com
R+R — Curated collection of Hong Kong wall art
This curated online lifestyle store is home to a stunning range of handmade, repurposed homewares, in addition to a small collection of colourful Hong Kong-themed wall art. Naturally, we were drawn to the typography map prints (available in slate grey or dusty blue) that include all our favourite areas of the city we call home.
Price: From $150 (unframed)
R+R, www.randrshop.com
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The APT Studios — Vibrant photography art prints from @veeceecheng
From IG-famous photographers Sam Wong (@samishome) and Victor Cheng (@veeceecheng), The APT Studios brings us dreamy cotton candy-coloured cityscapes, brightly coloured buildings and container ships and more vibrant fine art prints. Straight from their Instagram feeds to your home, inject a burst of colour into your space!
Price: From $460
The APT Studios, www.theaptstudios.com
Tiny Island Maps — Hand-printed Hong Kong neighbourhood maps and more
Tiny Island Maps is best known for its hand-printed neighbourhood maps and silkscreen prints, perfect as statement pieces for your living room (or any room!) walls. Plus, they’re all locally made! Each print comes flat-packed in a cardboard envelope to ensure the best result when framed. Make sure to browse the brand’s wider collection of gifts and souvenirs.
Price: $550 (unframed); $1,250 (framed)
Tiny Island Maps, Room 13B, 19–21 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, tinyislandmaps.com
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VZOW — Original artwork, custom pieces, fine art prints and more
VZOW is home to an extensive selection of original artwork, custom-made art pieces and high-end prints (many Hong Kong-themed!). More than an online art store, this platform goes the extra mile to give its partnered artists from around the world the recognition they deserve by interviewing and featuring them on its site.
Price: From $70 for an art print, from $3,000 for a painting and from $4,000 for a photography print
VZOW, www.vzow.com
Yawn Studio — Minimalist city map graphic prints
Show some love for your favourite Hong Kong neighbourhood with Yawn Studio’s Graphia Street Collection! Covering a number of beloved areas across the city, the minimalist graphic prints are sure to fit seamlessly into any home. Modern map-style prints of other Asian cities are also available, including Taipei, Singapore and Seoul.
Price: From $453 (unframed); from $862 (framed) — various sizes and framing options available
Yawn Studio, www.yawnstudio.com
Editor’s Note: “Where To Buy Affordable Hong Kong Wall Art & Prints” was originally published by Annie Simpson and was most recently updated in April 2023 by Sakina Abidi.
Main image courtesy of The APT Studios Print Shop via Instagram, image 1 courtesy of Alvin C.K. Lam, image 2 courtesy of Bamboo Scenes, image 3 courtesy of Beyond Visuals, image 4 courtesy of Ciaolink via Instagram, image 5 courtesy of Gar Lai Lau, image 6 courtesy of On Paper Lab, image 7 courtesy of R+R, image 8 courtesy of The APT Studios Print Shop via Instagram, image 9 courtesy of Tiny Island Maps, image 10 courtesy of VZOW, image 11 courtesy of Yawn Studio,