Cover ‘Bad Habits’ by Eason Tsang at Feyerabend, Tai Kok Tsui (Photo: courtesy of Feyerabend)
‘Bad Habits’ by Eason Tsang at Feyerabend, Tai Kok Tsui (Photo: courtesy of Feyerabend)
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Here are all the artworks and exhibitions to see at galleries around Kowloon district
March is art month in Hong Kong, and the city’s cultural scene has collectively put it best foot forward. With coronavirus restrictions eased at last, internationally renowned artists, curators, and collectors are flying into the special administrative region for Art Basel and Art Central, as well as to see some local cultural action. This is also coinciding with all sorts of venues opening new exhibitions this month, including galleries, museums, and art spaces.
With so much happening and so many shows and exhibitions to see, you may be wondering what’s most worth your time to visit. So we’ve organised Tatler’s top picks by district, and here are the ones you should check out in Kowloon.
Read more: Art month 2023: Tatler’s ultimate guide to exhibitions across Hong Kong during Art Basel
Current Plans
Above “Fancy Creatures: The Art of the Wig” (Photo: courtesy of the artists and Current Plans)
“Fancy Creatures: The Art of the Wig” (Photo: courtesy of the artists and Current Plans)
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Japanese wig artist Tomihiro Kono and multidisciplinary artist Sayaka Maruyama are staging Fancy Creatures: The Art of the Wig at independent art space Current Plans, their first presentation in Hong Kong. Their whimsical, vibrant designs and fantastical installations translate human, animal and plant motifs into sculptural, wearable hair art. The duo create everything from scratch: from drawings of their unique designs to the hand-dyeing, weaving and finally fashioning the hair into surreal works of art.
Date: February 25 - April 23
Address: Current Plans, 2/F, 13 Wong Chuk Street, Sham Shui Po
Hanart Tz
Above “Boloho's Bolohope No.3” (2022), (Photo: courtesy of Hanart TZ)
“Boloho's Bolohope No.3” (2022), (Photo: courtesy of Hanart TZ)
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Guangzhou collective Boloho has transformed Hanart TZ’s sprawling Kwai Hing gallery into a cha chaan teng, creating an environment which will feature paintings, texts, installations, hand-sewn works, and even a series of mini-sitcoms. This project, Bolohope (2022), is an iteration of its presentation at last year’s Documenta Fifteen in Kassel, Germany, where it turned a factory cafeteria into Hong Kong style café. The group is also set to present two site-specific live performances at the gallery during art week. Founded in 2019 in an old residential neighbourhood in central Guangzhou, Boloho’s name is Cantonese for “jackfruit core”, reflecting the idea that that while the core of the fruit is often thrown away, it is actually a delicacy in its own right.
Dates: 18 February - 6 April 2023
Address: Hanart TZ, 2/F, Mai On Industrial Building, 19 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung
CHAT, The Mills
Above Dilyara Kaipova's “Great Cotton Road Project” series (2022) (Photo: courtesy of artist)
Dilyara Kaipova's “Great Cotton Road Project” series (2022) (Photo: courtesy of artist)
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Using textile and crafts as a point of departure, Clouds, Power and Ornament explores Central Asia’s complex interconnectivity, history and persisting artistic traditions.The exhibition is curated by CHAT director Wang Weiwei and guest curators art collective Slavs and Tatars, You Mi, and Alexandra Tsay. The first segment, Clouds, Power, focuses on patterns and textiles such as ikat—a specific patterned technique and craft that is believed to have originated in Indonesia before travelling to numerous locations, including Central Asian countries through trade routes such as the Silk Road. The second part of the exhibition, Ornament, highlights Central Asian traditional ornamentation, probing its decorative function and exposing the lesser-known spiritual qualities attributed to them.
Dates: February 25 to May 21
Address: The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Other shows to see in Kowloon
Scroll through to check out what else is on in the area.
Yāt photographic diptychs from 1981-1984 Italy and China by Andrea Cavazzuti at Thy Lab, G/F, 135 Yu Chau St, Sham Shui Po (Photo: courtesy THY Lab)
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Aaina was the Arts and Culture Editor of Tatler Asia. A passion for history and all things visual led her in the pursuit of art history. With extensive experience in the art world working for a range of art institutions, she combined her passion and expertise in the form of art and culture journalism. Prior to Tatler, Aaina worked as a culture reporter for South China Morning Post and editor at the online art platform Cobo Social. Additionally, she has contributed to a variety of prestigious art publications including Art Review, The Art Newspaper, Ocula, Art Agenda, Artsy, Design Anthology, and Artomity. Follow her on Instagram.
