Cover A still from Doreen Chan’s “Half Dream” (2021) on view for “Both Sides Now 9: Generations” at Videotage, March 20 - April 10, Unit 13, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To kwa wan, Kowloon (Photo: courtesy the artist and Videotage)
A still from Doreen Chan’s “Half Dream” (2021) on view for “Both Sides Now 9: Generations” at Videotage, March 20 - April 10, Unit 13, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To kwa wan, Kowloon (Photo: courtesy the artist and Videotage)
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Here are all the artworks and exhibitions to see at galleries in Kowloon and New Territories in Hong Kong
No wonder March is unofficially 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.
Vaevae Chan and Jordan Kasey, ‘Can We Squeeze Light from Light, like Juice from a Lemon?’, Juen Juen Gung
Above Installation view of Vaevae Chan and Jordan Kasey’s exhibition “Can We Squeeze Light from Light, like Juice from a Lemon?” (photo: courtesy of Vaevae Chan and Jordan Kasey)
Installation view of Vaevae Chan and Jordan Kasey’s exhibition “Can We Squeeze Light from Light, like Juice from a Lemon?” (photo: courtesy of Vaevae Chan and Jordan Kasey)
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After painstakingly crafting a unique art experience in Hong Kong titled She Told Me to Head to the Sea last year, Vaevae Chan is back this year collaborating with American artist Jordan Kasey to present Can We Squeeze Light from Light, like a Juice from a Lemon?. The artists explore the connection between light and motherhood through their different experiences that unexpectedly converge into serendipitous concurrences and similarities. Kasey channels her experience of being homebound for several months with her infant son, a time during which she explored the effects of sunbeams entering her dimly lit apartment. And Chan recreates scenes of a morning after having nightmares while contemplating rainbows refracted from her mother’s crystal collection. The two artists were studio mates ten years ago in New York and are bringing their friendship to a full circle with this current show, which features sculptural installations, crystal arrangements, mirrors, projections, charcoal drawings and mural paintings.
Dates: March 18-May 19
Address: 1703 Max Trade Centre, 23 Luk Hop Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon
‘Factory of Tomorrow’, CHAT, The Mills
Above Ade Darmawan’s “Patchwork Regulation” (2019) on view as part of “Factory of Tomorrow” exhibition at CHAT (photo: courtesy of CHAT)
Ade Darmawan’s “Patchwork Regulation” (2019) on view as part of “Factory of Tomorrow” exhibition at CHAT (photo: courtesy of CHAT)
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The Centre for Heritage Art and Textile (CHAT) is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a special exhibition, Factory of Tomorrow, which charts the former textile mill-turned-art institution’s genealogy. The exhibition features works by 19 Asian artists, and it reflects on the role textile has played in Hong Kong’s industrial past. Featuring a range of mediums, ranging from textile art and sculptures to immersive installations and videos, the artworks explore diverse perspectives on textile technology, materials and climate change. Artists participating in the show include Ei Arakawa-Nash, Movana Chen, Ade Darmawan, Rui An Ho, Yin Xiuzhen and Song Dong. Well-known Hong Kong artist Frog King will kick off the exhibition with a special performance.
Dates: March 16-July 14
Address: The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan
Izumi Kato, Perrotin
Above Izumi Kato’s “Untitled” (2023), (Photo: Izumi Kato ©️2023, courtesy of Perrotin)
Izumi Kato’s “Untitled” (2023), (Photo: Izumi Kato ©️2023, courtesy of Perrotin)
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Japanese artist Izumi Kato’s signature humanoid figures are coming to Perrotin’s Hong Kong gallery this month. Having exhibited in Hong Kong before at institutions like Tai Kwun and CHAT, the artist’s new works for this exhibition mark a recent shift in his practice; he introduces animal figures and highlights their connection to anatomy. In previous works, he depicted animals in a more human-like manner, but in these new works, they are seen in more evolved forms co-existing with his emblematic figures—lying beneath the figures or whispering in their ear or swimming alongside them in the ocean. The work is increasingly topical as it aims to decentralise humans from their core position in the ecosystem, and speaks to the ongoing conversation around climate change.
Dates: March 24-May 18
Address: K11, Atelier, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Other shows to see in Kowloon and New Territories
Scroll through to check out what else is on in the area.
Emily Cheng’s “Pursuing Heaven” (2019), on view for “Opening of the Egg” at Hanart TZ Gallery, March 16 - May 4, 2/F Mai On Industrial Building, 17-21 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Hanart TZ Gallery)
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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.
