This Art Month’s newest must-see Hong Kong art exhibitions and shows include Art Central, IWD specials and more.
Our city is home to a treasure trove of artists and galleries, specialising in everything from contemporary to fine art. Treat yourself to one of the many stunning Hong Kong art shows on display this month — featuring everything from the return annual art shows like Art Central and Art Basel to M+ Museum’s first photography exhibition, 2024’s addition of HKWall’s Street Art Festival and more. Here’s our pick of the best new art exhibitions and happenings to view this Art Month 2024.
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Sophia Hotung’s “Choreopolis” Art Exhibition
Merging Hong Kong landmarks and classic ensemble sequences from Broadway and West End musicals, local artist Sophia Hotung’s latest collection features 10 original artworks, each one masterfully capturing the essence of movement and spontaneity in the city. “Choreopolis” is also cleverly named after famed hits, think “Tamaland” for “La La Land”, “Sun Chuen Story” for “Westside Story” and more. Presented by a|n Gallery in Collaboration with Wyndham Social.
When: Thursday, 14 March to Sunday, 28 April, 2024; 3pm to 4pm
Where: Wyndham Social, G/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Kong Kong
How much: Free
Everyday: Solo Exhibition By Keita Shirayama
Osaka-based artist Keita Shirayama’s first solo and debut exhibition, “Everyday“, features 12 of the artist’s latest artworks based on imaginary scenes from his childhood memories. The nature-rich abstract paintings explore themes of life and death, emotions, and the cycle of existence. Keita Shirayama will be present at the exhibition during the opening week.
When: Wednesday, 27 March to Friday, 26 April, 2024; 11am to 7pm
Where: WOAW Gallery, 5 Sun Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free
Collected Light: From Legacy to Future
A prelude to the opening of The Henderson building (designed by Zaha Hadid Architects) and an ode to International Women’s Day, “Collected Light: From Legacy to Future” showcases a collective of eight multidisciplinary women artists from diverse cultures, who use light as an artistic medium. The exhibition focuses on illuminating redefined perceptions of everyday life, memory and identity – each artist conveys their legacy through art, be it inspiration from culture, architecture or practices passed down generations.
When: Saturday, 9 March to Saturday, 6 April, 2024; 11am to 8pm
Where: G/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free
Art Central 2024
Art Central is set to make its highly anticipated return to Hong Kong’s iconic Central Harbourfront, presenting a remastered creative programme alongside 95 galleries and once again, marking it as the destination for discovery during Hong Kong Art Week. This year, Art Central will also see performing arts (the debut of Norico Sunayama’s world-renowned “A sultry World”), large-scale installations from local and global artists, Yi Tai Sculptures, video art and engaging talks.
Sassy Tip: Be sure to check out Night Central on Thursday, 28 March, 5pm to 9pm, for live DJ, performances and more.
When: Thursday, 28 March to Sunday, 31 March, 2024; Tuesday, 12pm to 5pm, Friday, 12pm to 6pm and weekends, 11am to 7pm.
Where: Central Harbourfront
How much: $250 to $330 – buy a ticket here
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Myonghi Kang — the Rebirth of Nature
Korean artist Myonghi Kang’s visionary works demand to be seen and heard – for over five decades, the artist has continuously sought new ways to present nature on paper and canvas, involving not just painting but also poetry and philosophy. The gallery will be transformed into a meditative sanctuary to allow visitors to fully immerse in “The Rebirth of Nature”.
When: Friday, 22 March to May, 2024; 11am to 7pm
Where: Villepin, 53-55 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free
teamLab: Continuous At Art@Harbour 2024
You are not alone if you walked past Tamar Park and wondered if the white eggs floating were dragon eggs! LCSD is collaborating with teamLab, local artists, and partners for a grand outdoor art project across Victoria Harbour (which includes the the giant egg-shaped structures). Experience awe-inspiring installations merging art, science and technology, delivering a fresh sensory journey along Hong Kong’s waterfront.
When: From Monday, 25 March to Sunday, 2 June, 2024
Where: Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
How much: Free
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HKWALLS Street Art Festival 2024
Returning for its ninth edition, it’s always a joy welcoming international and local artists to paint large murals all across the vibrant streets of Hong Kong. What sets HKWalls’ murals apart are the wide range of techniques, colours and technologies used to push the boundaries of what street art can be. We still haven’t hunted down all of last year’s additions, but for the time being, check the list of confirmed artists for 2024 here.
When: From Saturday, 23 March to Sunday, 31 March, 2024
Where: Central & Western District (outdoor murals)
How much: Free
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir & Blanc
M+’s first exhibition dedicated to exploring the medium of photography and also the opening programme of the French May Arts Festival 2024, “Noir & Blanc” includes more than 250 significant photographs from Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)‘s world-renowned collection of photography. The photographs date from 1915 to 2019 and will be divided into three thematic sections; Aiming for Contrast, Light and Shadow and Colour Chart. The exhibition will also see over thirty works drawn from the M+ Collections.
When: From Saturday, 16 March, 2024 – opening hours of M+ museum here.
Where: Main Hall Gallery, M+ Museum, West Kowloon, Museum Drive, 38 M+ Cultural District,West Kowloon, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $140 for standard tickets; $210 for special exhibitions dual pass – buy a ticket here
Art Basel
Unboudedly Hong Kong’s biggest annual art event, this year’s Art Basel will see the world’s leading contemporary and modern art galleries as well as solo artists, curated art projects from 1900 to the present, film programmes, large-scale installations and more.
When: Until Monday, 1 April, 2024; Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm
Where: Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong – opening hours here
How much: Prices range from $340 to $680 for day tickets – find more information here
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Ongoing Hong Kong Art Exhibitions
Green Snake: Women-Centred Ecologies
A group exhibition, “Green Snake: women-centred ecologies” explores the connections between art and ecology in the context of rising temperatures and accelerating extreme weather events, gathering more than 30 artists and collectives from 20 countries. Over 60 works draw on mythologies and world views, with women at their heart, imagining other futures. Curated by Kathryn Weir and Xue Tan, with assistant curators Tiffany Leung and Pietro Scammacca.
When: Until Monday, 1 April, 2024; Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm
Where: 1/F JC Contemporary & F Hall, Prison Yard, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
Botticelli To Van Gogh: Masterpieces From The National Gallery, London
Hong Kong Palace Museum is unveiling 52 masterpieces from the National Gallery, London for the Museum’s newest Special Exhibition, featuring 50 influential artists, spanning more than 400 years of Western art history. This is your chance to see exquisite paintings like “Long Grass with Butterflies” (1890) by Vincent Van Gogh and “The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist” (“The Garvagh Madonna”, about 1510–1511) by Raphael up close!
When: Until Thursday, 11 April, 2024; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 10am to 6pm; Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays, 10am to 8pm.
Where: Gallery 9, Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $150 — book your visit to the Special Exhibition here
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Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China
M+ presents the first-ever museum exhibition dedicated to the legendary Song Huai-Kuei, widely known during her lifetime as Madame Song, who shaped the landscape of art, fashion, and popular culture in China from the 1980s to the 2000s. View over 320 exhibited items including rare archival materials, garments from prominent fashion designers, movie costumes and footage, artworks, and large-scale tapestry installations.
Sassy Tip: Grab your ticket in advance and don’t miss the accompanying merchandise, including drawstring totes, clutches, lipsticks and more!
When: Until Sunday, 14 April, 2024. See museum opening hours here.
Where: West Gallery, M+, 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $140 for a standard ticket, $98 for M+ members — see all ticket types and buy yours here
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Main image courtesy of ©Centre Pompidou-Metz, image 2 courtesy of Wyndham Social, image 3 courtesy of WOAW Gallery, image 4 courtesy of Sarah Lai, image 5 courtesy of Jarupatcha Achavasmi, image 6 courtesy of LCSD, image 7 courtesy of HKWALLS, image 8 courtesy of M+, image 9 courtesy of Art Basel.