Must-See Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

Here are the newest must-see Hong Kong art exhibitions, shows and fairs this month, including painted recreated film stills, portraits of Asian Americans and Christie’s Hong Kong Live Auction.

Our city is home to a treasure trove of artists and galleries, specialising in contemporary, fine art and more. Treat yourself to one of the many stunning Hong Kong art shows (and fairs!) on view this month — featuring everything from oil on wood and oil on canvas to fragmented bodies, paper collages and more. Here’s our pick of the best new art exhibitions and happenings to see this November 2023.

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New Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

Duo Solo Exhibitions: “It’s the smiles that keep us going” And “No Dreams Can Last Longer Than A Night”

Gallery EXIT presents duo solo exhibitions by Hong Kong-born artists Oscar Chan Yik Long (‘It’s the smiles that keep us going’) and Ngai Wing Lam (‘No Dreams Can Last Longer Than A Night’). Explore Chan’s painted recreations of films produced in Hong Kong and the region, where at least one character is smiling. Influenced by Western landscape paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, Ngai applies oil directly onto wooden panels and displays works in storyboards divided by specially designed wooden frames.

When: Until Sunday, 18 November. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm.
Where: Gallery EXIT, 3/F, Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Shame of Intimacy

The Chinese artist’s first solo exhibition with Perrotin, “Shame of Intimacy” uses two decisive and opposing terms: ‘shame’ and ‘intimacy’. Despite the distance between the words, Xie Qi joins them in her paintings, depicted fragmented and denatured in colour bodies, depersonalised and rendered as just flesh.

When: Until Saturday, 2 December. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: Perrotin Hong Kong, Suite 807, 8/F, K11, Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Meanwhile

An exhibition of New York-based artist Homer Shew’s recent portraits, “Meanwhile” focuses on Asian Americans, exploring the social fabric and connecting elements of the community as the individuals inside it continue to grow and change.

When: Until Saturday, 2 December. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: Kiang Malingue, 12/F, Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

cucurrucucu: work on paper

Hong Kong-based artist cucurrucucu creates paper collages and assemblages that overlap and combine discarded materials, from images from unwanted publications and print ephemera to thrifted frames. In this special solo exhibition “works on paper”, immerse yourself in the punk nature of collages and its throwback to the do-it-yourself ethos of zine-making.

When: Until Saturday, 9 December. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 6pm.
Where: Square Street Gallery, 21 Square Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Alive, Alive, Oh!

Yi Yi Jeong-eun’s debut solo exhibition in Hong Kong, “Alive, Alive, Oh!” showcases over 15 brand-new oil-on-canvas works that utilise vivid hues and textures to depict the scenery around us. Look at our world through her eyes, full of freshness, colour and optimism — radiating joy.

When: Until Sunday, 10 December. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: Ora-Ora, Studio 105-107, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions 2023: The Tianminlou Collection and Important Chinese Ceramics

Following Christie’s Hong Kong’s dedicated sale of The Tianminlou Collection, one of the most esteemed Chinese porcelain collections ever assembled, the Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art department has announced a further live auction at the end of this month. The sale will showcase a broad spectrum of carefully selected artworks for their rarity, quality, beauty and, most importantly, exceptional provenance; works including ceramics, Imperial porcelain, Buddhist sculptures and Chinese classical huanghuali furniture.

When: Thursday, 30 November
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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Ongoing Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

Julie Curtiss at White Cube Hong Kong

Julie Curtiss’ first exhibition in Hong Kong features new paintings, sculptures and works on paper, as well as the artist’s first short film. Employing crisp outlines and saturated colour, the art pieces are comparable to 18th and 19th-century French painting, Japanese woodblock prints and the ‘pop’ imagery of manga and illustration — with playful details and visual puns.

When: Until Saturday, 11 November. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: White Cube Hong Kong, 50 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Maria Hassabi: I’ll Be Your Mirror

Cyprus-born artist and choreographer Maria Hassabi has long pioneered live installations that explore the sculptural body. “I’ll Be Your Mirror” is her first solo exhibition in Asia, comprising elements of performance, sound, photography and painting. All works are newly commissioned for Tai Kwun’s architectural environment. Hassabi will be around for the first half of the exhibition!

When: Until Sunday, 26 November. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: 3/F, JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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The Grand Gathering of the Century: Zodiac Heads from the Yuanmingyuan and Important Treasures

In collaboration with Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum, Indra and Harry Banga Gallery is presenting the second part of its “The Grand Gathering of the Century: Zodiac Heads from the Yuanmingyuan and Important Treasures” exhibition, with a complete set of 12 faithfully replicated zodiac head sculptures from the Yuanmingyuan — the Old Summer Palace.

When: Until Thursday, 30 November. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm.
Where: Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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teamLab Future Park

Mark your calendar — Japan’s teamLab Future Park is making its way to Hong Kong this July! On view until next January, the art collective is taking over 10,000 sq. ft. of Megabox with six multi-sensory, immersive play installations, a dreamlike realm of interactive fun at the crossroads of technology and art. Tickets are available now on FWD MAX Platform and Trip.com.

When: Until Sunday, 14 January, 2024, Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm and Saturday, Sunday and public holiday, 10am to 10pm
Where: MegaBox, 13/F, Enterprise Square Five, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $220 for a general adult admission ticket with more packages available — see more and buy a ticket here

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Gangcai Encounter – The Art of Hong Kong Porcelain Painting

Dating back to the Qing dynasty, guangcai is a type of traditional hand-painted porcelain that features delicate overglaze decorations. In this “Gangcai Encounter” presentation, Artspace K has invited eight Hong Kong guangcai artists to showcase this diverse cultural exchange between East and West — just like our home city.

When: Until Friday, 2 February, 2024. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
Where: Artspace K, G105 & G106, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

“mould the wing to match the photograph”: The Mrinalini Mukherjee Archive

Asia Art Archive presents “mould the wing to match the photograph,” a new exhibition on one of the most prominent sculptors in India, Mrinalini Mukherjee (1949–2015); bringing together her monumental hemp fibre sculpture Pari (1986) and materials from her personal archive. Showcased for the first time in Hong Kong, the exhibition is open to the public along with a line-up of public programmes including curator-led tours, workshops and performances.

When: Until Thursday, 29 February, 2024. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Where: Asia Art Archive, 11/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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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