Cover ‘African Studies’ by Edward Burtynsky at Flowers Gallery, 49 Tung St, Sheung Wan (Photo: courtesy of Flower Gallery)
‘African Studies’ by Edward Burtynsky at Flowers Gallery, 49 Tung St, Sheung Wan (Photo: courtesy of Flower Gallery)
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Here are all the artworks and exhibitions to see at galleries around Central and Western 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 the Central and Western District.
Read more: Art month 2023: Tatler’s ultimate guide to exhibitions across Hong Kong during Art Basel
White Cube
Above Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’ “Violet Sky” (2023) (Photo: courtesy of White Cube)
Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’ “Violet Sky” (2023) (Photo: courtesy of White Cube)
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Brooklyn based, British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’ first solo exhibition in Asia, Deep Dive, is opening at White Cube, Hong Kong, featuring new works and lithographs by the artist. His colourful canvases often elicit comparisons to famous artist throughout history, but upon closer viewing—and perhaps with the understanding that he draws inspiration from West African mythology—the artist’s work displays a distinctive aesthetic, an almost graphic approach characterised by androgynous black and brown bodies in motion, embedded in swirling, patterned motifs.
Date: March 22 to May 20
Address: 50 Connaught Rd Central, Central.
HART
Above Vaevae Chan’s “A Retired Couple with BBVVVVVVVVVVVNNNNN” (2021) (Photo: courtesy of the artist)
Vaevae Chan’s “A Retired Couple with BBVVVVVVVVVVVNNNNN” (2021) (Photo: courtesy of the artist)
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Curated by Vera Lam, Director of HART, Postmodern Tales features new works by Hong Kong artists Damian Boylan, Vaevae Chan, Michele Chu, Natalie Chu Lok Ting, Amy Tong, Merryn Trevethan, Nicholas Wong and Wu Jiaru, all of whom are currently artists-in-residence at HART Haus, the 10,000 sq ft incubation space located in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong and run by the HART Collective. Human intimacy and rituals are among themes the artists work within, exploring personal memories and the idea of the local and providing context for culture and identity.
Date: March 20 to April 29, 2023
Address: 9F, H Queens, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central.
David Zwirner
Above Rirkrit Tiravanija’s “Untitled” (2022) (details) (Photo: courtesy of David Zwirner)
Rirkrit Tiravanija’s “Untitled” (2022) (details) (Photo: courtesy of David Zwirner)
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Acclaimed artist Rirkrit Tiravanija is opening his first solo exhibition, The Shop, at David Zwirner in Hong Kong. The show will be an expansive one, featuring seminal works from the artist’s career and ahead of the largest survey of the artist’s work opening at MoMA PS1 in New York, in October this year. The new works in exhibition are inspired by Chinese author Liu Cixin’s acclaimed Remembrance of Earth’s Past science-fiction trilogy, one of the most successful book series to emerge internationally from China. In May 2021, Tiravanija’s seminal early work Untitled (1990) (pad thai) was featured in The Real World, a group exhibition at the gallery’s Hong Kong location.
Date: March 20 to May 6, 2023
Address: 6/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central.
Other shows to see in Central and Western District
“Lost in Translation” curated by Anqi Li at Galerie du Monde, 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell Street, Central (Photo: Liang Shuni)
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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.
