Cover Lalan’s ‘Untitled’ (1968-70) on view as part of ‘Strokes of Awakening’ exhibition at Kwai Fung Hin, March 5-April 13, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road (Photo: courtesy of Kwai Fung Hin)
Lalan’s ‘Untitled’ (1968-70) on view as part of ‘Strokes of Awakening’ exhibition at Kwai Fung Hin, March 5-April 13, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road (Photo: courtesy of Kwai Fung Hin)
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Here are all the artworks and exhibitions to see at galleries around Admiralty and Central and Western District in Hong Kong
No wonder March is fondly referred to as art month in Hong Kong. For a city that never runs out of cultural offerings, the city saves the best for March, putting on the most stimulating, thought-provoking and aesthetic exhibitions.
And this time it’s all happening on a larger scale. Not only is Art Basel scaling up to its pre-pandemic size with over 240 galleries participating, but also homegrown arts fair Art Central is moving back to its original big events site at Central Harbourfront. New events this year include Supper Club, a night-time exploration of art and culture, and an alternative art fair titled 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Christie’s.
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‘Green Snake: women-centred ecologies’, Tai Kwun
Above Installation view of “Green Snake: women-centred ecologies” (2023-24), (Photo: courtesy of Tai Kwun Contemporary)
Installation view of “Green Snake: women-centred ecologies” (2023-24), (Photo: courtesy of Tai Kwun Contemporary)
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Featuring more than 60 artworks, Green Snake: women-centred ecologies, curated by Kathryn Weir and Xue Tan, strives to pose alternative and re-imagined possibilities of a more sustainable and equitable future. It draws upon themes of ecology and women-centric ideologies, and is one of the more diverse exhibitions staged in Hong Kong, featuring works by over 30 artists and collectives from 20 countries around the world. Highlights include Indian artist Manjot Kaur’s distinctive take on Indian miniatures, which depict newly imagined hybrid creatures inspired by Indian mythology, and Dima Srouji’s installation and film, which explores her Palestinian heritage and themes of displacement by examining the history of The Na’aman river, and Hong Kong artist Jaffa Lam’s sculptural installation, in which she restages the presence of sea Goddess Tin Hau in the context of a city subject to frequent land reclamation.
Dates: until March 31
Address: JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Wong Ka Ying, ‘Plastic Love’, Square Street Gallery
Above A rendering of Wong Ka Ying’s claw machine that will be on view as part of “Plastic Love” exhibition (2024) (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Square Street Gallery)
A rendering of Wong Ka Ying’s claw machine that will be on view as part of “Plastic Love” exhibition (2024) (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Square Street Gallery)
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Hong Kong artist Wong Ka Ying is known for her keen observations and reflections on the art community and society at large. For her first solo exhibition at Square Street gallery, Plastic Love, the artist explores the relationship between people and their material possessions. From plastic toys won as prizes at fairs and arcades to multimillion dollar pets used as accessories, Wong examines the dark side of attachment, uncovering themes of waste, illness and obsession. Works on view include paintings drawings, sculptures and an installation of a functioning claw machine, visitors can put in HK$5 to grab a soft sculpture fabricated by the artist.
Dates: March 21-April 27
Address: 21 Square Street, Sheung Wan
‘Celestial Mechanics: Form and Future in the Work of Gerhard Richter and Sean Scully’, Ben Brown Fine Arts and Asia Society
Above Sean Scully’s “Landline Dark’ (2017) (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Ben Brown Fine Arts)
Sean Scully’s “Landline Dark’ (2017) (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Ben Brown Fine Arts)
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Born and raised during World War II, Sean Scully and Gerhard Richter are significant European painters who were significantly impacted by the conflicts of their time, which shaped their respective practices. Celestial Mechanics is a unique chance to view their works alongside each another. Curated by art historian Joachim Pissarro, the exhibition will take place over two venues, Asia Society Hong Kong Center in Admiralty and Ben Brown Fine Arts in Wong Chuk Hang. The exhibition features works on paper by both artists, as well as their distinct explorations of abstract art through Scully’s oil paintings on aluminium and Richter’s signature photo paintings.
Dates: March 24-April 12 (Asia Society), March 23-June 29 (Ben Brown Fine Arts)
Addresses: Asia Society Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty; Ben Brown Fine Arts Hong Kong, 201, The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang
Other shows to see in Central and Western District
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Lalan’s “Untitled” (1968-70) on view at “Strokes of Awakening” exhibition at Kwai Fung Hin, March 5-April 13, 01 G03-G05 10, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road (Photo: courtesy of Kwai Fung Hin)
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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.
