Tag: art

Shiho So – Under the City Lights

Japan-based Taiwan-born artist Shiho So first solo exhibition in Hong Kong runs from 15-30 January at kkplus in Langham Place, Mongkok.

Shino’s nostalgic 1970s Japanese comic style is full of neon and explores teenage life under the city lights. The exhibition features 49 works mostly printed, but there are two original drawings.

So has collaborated with local future funk label Neoncity Records to create album covers for producers such as Night Tempo, Macross 82-99, and Android Apartment.

Shiho So Under the City Lights
Date: 15-30 January, 2022
Venue: kkplus, 12/F, Langham Place, Mongkok
Tickets: Free

Art Basel Postponed from March to May 2021

Art Basel today postponed its Hong Kong fair, which was scheduled to take place in March 2021, to May 2021 in response to the ongoing impact of the Wuhan virus pandemic and related travel restrictions.

Adeline Ooi, Director Asia, Art Basel said: “We believe shifting the fair to May is the right decision given the current development of the pandemic and its impact on international travel restrictions. By taking the decision early, our aim is to support our galleries in advance planning for their 2021 programs. We very much look forward to hosting our show in May next year and to welcoming gallerists, collectors, and art lovers back to Hong Kong at that time.”

The 2021 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 21-23 May, 2021, with preview days on 19-20 May.

Art Basel
Date: 21-23 May, 2021
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: tbc

SurrealHK Photo Exhibition

Before Hong Kong’s reality became surreal there was SurrealHK creating the surreal out of Hong Kong… How there’s an exhibition… And his Facebook page SurrealHK.

Here are some of our favourites

SurrealHK
Date: 31 October – 8 November, 2020
Venue: 13A, New Street, Tai Ping Shan
Tickets: free
More info:
12-7pm

Floating Companion

Florentijn Hofman’s giant yellow floating duck was the talk of the town in 2013, what will Hongkongers make of ‘Companion’ the 37-metre-long inflatable version of American street artist Kaws signature character which will float in the middle of Victoria Harbour later this month during Art Basel.

The 10-day waterborne installation starts on the 22 March and Hong Kong is the latest stop for the touring exhibition dubbed ‘Kaws:Holiday’. Companion will be anchored in the harbour by a metal base weighing 40 tons, with the project costing an insane HK$10 million.

Art Week 2019

The art world focuses on Hong Kong in March with three exhibitions bringing thousands of art pieces from emerging and established artists.

As the old cliche goes ‘one man’s art though is another’s trash’ and you’ll wonder exactly what the attraction of some pieces are – but there’s enough variety that you’ll likely find a few things to discus, enjoy and perhaps even buy.

Art Central
The fifth anniversary edition of a contemporary art fair in the heart of Hong Kong at the Central Harbourfront 26-31 March 2019 (First Night 26 March) with over 100 exhibitors showcasing the next generation of talent alongside some of the most established galleries from across Asia.

Art Central
Date: 26-31 March 2019
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Tickets: tbc
More info:
VIP Preview
Tuesday 26 March, 2 pm – 5 pm

First Night
Tuesday 26 March, 5 pm – 9 pm

General Opening Hours
Wednesday 27 March, 11 am – 5 pm
Thursday 28 March, 12 pm- 9 pm
Friday 29 March, 12 pm – 9 pm
Saturday 30 March, 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday 31 March, 11 am – 5pm

Art Basel
Many of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art galleries display paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, prints, photography, film, video, and digital art by over 4,000 artists.

Art Basel
Date: 29-31 March 2019
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $950-$150 from HKTicketing
More info:
29 March: 1-8pm
30 March: 1-8pm
31 March: 11am-6pm

Asia Contemporary Art Show – Spring Edition 2019
Artworks from Asia and the world at the Asia Contemporary Art Show, March 29 – April 1 at the Conrad Hong Kong. Browse and buy original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography from some of the world’s most interesting and promising artists.

Asia Contemporary Art Show – Spring Edition 2019
Date: 29 March – 1 April, 2019
Venue: 40/F-43/F, Conrad Hong Kong
Tickets: $250
More info:
29 March: 3–9pm
30 March: 1–8pm
31 March: 1–8pm
1 April: 11am-6pm

Art in March

The art world turns its focus on Hong Kong again this March with multiple exhibitions bringing thousands of art pieces to see, experience and explore. The art is mainly from emerging and established artists from across Asia.

One man’s art though is another’s trash and you’ll wonder exactly what the attraction of some pieces are – but there’s enough variety that you’ll probably find a few things to discus and enjoy.

Art Central

Art Central is a contemporary art fair at the Central Harbourfront from 27 March – 1 April, 2018 with exhibitors showcasing new talent alongside some of the most established galleries from across Asia and the globe.

Art Central
Date: 27 March – 1 April, 2018
Venue: Central Habourfront
Tickets: $500, $230 from Ticketflap
More info:
26 March: 5-9pm
27-28 March: 11am–5pm
29 March: 11am–9pm
30-31 March: 11am-7pm
1 April: 11am-5pm

Art Basel

2018’s Art Basel features 248 galleries from 32 countries including many of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art galleries. They will be exhibiting paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, prints, photography, film, video and digital art by over 4,000 artists.

Art Basel
Date: 27–31 March 2018
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $2,280, $950, $850, $600 $400, $300, $200 from HKTicketing
More info:
28 March: 5-9pm
29 March: 1-8pm
30 March: 1–9pm
31 March: 11am–6pm

Asia Contemporary Art Show

Artworks from Asia and the world at the 12th edition of the Asia Contemporary Art Show, March 23-26 at the Conrad Hong Kong. Browse and buy original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography by artists from around the world.

Asia Contemporary Art Show
Date: 23-26 March, 2018
Venue: 40/F-43/F, Conrad Hong Kong
Tickets: $220
More info:
23 March: Noon–9pm
24 March: 6–9pm
25 March: Noon–8pm
26 March: Noon-6pm

Harbour Art Fair

A new hotel art fair at the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel from 24-26 March. Riding on the current trend of Korean culture, the Harbour Art Fair will be exhibiting nearly 60 emerging Korean galleries and over a hundred art works. The fair will also feature art talks, workshops, and tasting sessions.

Harbour Art Fair
Date: Noon-8pm, 23-26 March, 2018
Venue: 7/F, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Tickets: $100

Marcel Heijnan @ Divino Patio – 18 November, 2017

Marcel Heijnan, he of ‘Hong Kong market cats’ fame, has a new display of his work in a restaurant in Causeway Centre until 15 December. The artworks look like paintings but are actually photos of items taken through a glass pane.
Click on any image for more photos

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Artropolis

Now in its fifth year, the theme for Hong Kong Art Week 2017 is “Artropolis”. The 12-day ‘week’ runs from 15 – 26 November and looks to raise awareness of the role that artists, galleries and the art community have in the cultural heartbeat of our unique city.

Organised by the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association ‘Art Week’ features over 50 galleries and a selection of  programmes whose inspiration comes from the city’s vigour and vibrancy and showcase Hong Kong cultural life through exhibitions, performances, charity art walk, activities and talks.

Art Car
Date: 15-21 November, 2017
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
Tickets: Free

Art Symposium – Day One
Date: 2:30pm, 17 November, 2017
Venue: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty
Tickets: Free, reserve your seat: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

Art Symposium – Day Two
Date: 9:30am, 17 November, 2017
Venue: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr., Admiralty
Tickets: Free, reserve your seat: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

The Gallery Walk for Charity
Date: 5pm, 21 November, 2017
Venue: Various locations: Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun
Tickets: $390 from Ticketflap

Art Day at South Island
Date: 12pm, 25 November, 2017
Venue: Various locations: Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau, Tin Wan
Tickets: Free, check in at Sensory Zero, G02, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road

Family Art Day
Date: 11am, 26 November, 2017
Venue: Olympic Square, Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive
Tickets: Free