The eclectic works of artist Simon Ma are coming to Hong Kong between May 25 and June 12, ranging from his earlier ink-on-paper pieces to his latest collection of abstract oil paintings. Automobile lovers will be drawn to his Ferrari-inspired works, which transform the brand’s signature horse logo into calligraphic portraits and fantastical sculptures. Ma’s newest pieces are in contrast a riot of colour, with thick layers of paint spilling out onto frames.

At Tang Contemporary Art, Seoul artist Woo Kukwon’s latest collection “Carnival” will be showcased from May 5 to June 11. Juxtaposing nostalgic characters from The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan with grim scenes and quotes, Won’s contemporary work offers a different take on childhood innocence. Declaring in one painting that to be “innocent is a kind of insanity”, Won features similarly controversial phrases scrawled in childlike script in other works, adding a dark, quirky cynicism to scenes the viewer would have grown up with.

This internationally renowned gallery is welcoming sculptor Arlene Schechet to the city between May 20 and June 30. The New York artist, renowned for her mixed media sculptures, is presenting both at Art Basel and H Queen’s Pace Gallery—the latter of which is showcasing a larger collection of her works. Titled Moon in the Morning, Schechet’s newest sculptures combine organic and ceramic structures in vibrant intertwined forms.

South African artist William Kentridge’s confronting works will take centrestage at Hauser & Wirth from now until May 29. As a response to the “weight of history”, according to Kentridge and changing notions of heroism, his collection features a triptych of labouring silhouettes parading across archival maps of Africa and China, as well as revisions of Cultural Revolution-era model opera posters.

One of the art world’s latest digital innovations will be spotlighted at an H Queen’s exhibition and fundraiser, as NFTs will be bided between May 20 and June 2 to support Tung Wah Group of Hospitals’ anti-epidemic efforts. If you’re considering dipping your toe into the world of NFTs, this could be a great way to get started and contribute to a good cause.

Many can relate to architect William Lim’s latest paintings, which tell the story of his pandemic experience. While in lockdown, Lim fell in love with houseplants which fill his paintings—with one self-portrait showing Lim clinging to a houseplant in a jungle-filled bedroom. The exhibition between May 21 and 29 references a Song Dynasty poem, in which a poet stumbles onto a village of dark and vibrant florals: a scene that Lim paid homage to with his bright yet melancholic style.

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