M+ Museum finally officially opened last November, becoming the most anticipated event in the city. M+ has attracted a lot of attention in terms of architectural layout, exhibition content, and collection level, successfully attracting a group of citizens to “pilgrimage.” However, due to the impact of the epidemic, the museum closed less than two months after its opening in early January, during which time the programs at the West Kowloon Cultural District venue were also unfortunately suspended, experiencing many setbacks. Nevertheless, with the relaxation of social distancing measures, M+ has decided to reopen on April 21st!
During the closure period, the authorities actively made arrangements for the exhibition activities. Recently, the authorities announced that they will bring a variety of new viewing and entertainment facilities after reopening, including indoor and outdoor exhibitions, limited-time shops, and restaurants, aiming to bring everyone a richer artistic experience!
Add a new North Sky Garden exhibition area, introducing the design of game landscapes.
The rooftop garden on the third floor of the M+ building has been open since November last year. The newly added North Terrace Garden exhibition area is open for the first time after the museum’s reopening, featuring a game landscape designed by American artist Yuko Hasegawa, which will also become a semi-permanent installation at M+.
Yutaka Yokouchi is a cross-cultural figure in modern art, design, and architectural history. He navigates through various creative fields, creating works that blend characteristics from different domains. He is dedicated to exploring the practical potential of sculpture in social environments, and hopes that audiences can freely interact with sculptures in a playful landscape. This M+ playground landscape includes multiple benches and 3 interactive sculptures: the differently shaped “Octetra,” the “Play Pyramid” created by Yutaka Yokouchi for the Yokohama amusement park “Children’s Land” (1965-1966), and a “Play Hill.” These interactive sculptures encourage people to combine their bodies and imaginations, to try hands-on activities, climb up and down, and discover new sensory experiences.
Indoor dreamy video art installation
The exhibition “Nalini Malani: Transgressions” located in the basement level two exhibition space is also open to the public. Nalini Malani is a pioneer in video art and experimental film, her works are dreamlike and rich in layers, drawing from her early personal experiences of displacement due to political turmoil, exploring the impact of war and violence, as well as the oppression faced by women.
“The Flow of Vision” brings three important works, “Utopia” (1969–1976), “Memories of Crazy Meg” (2007–2019), and “Can You Hear Me?” (2018–2020), showcasing her innovative creative methods using new technologies over the past 50 years. This exhibition highlights the artist’s unique narrative approach – its infectious power can heal the trauma of national division and reveal various social injustices.
New Restaurant: High-end Korean creative cuisine Mosu, all-day dining ADD+
The newly opened restaurant is the first overseas branch of the high-end Korean creative cuisine Mosu, located on the third floor of the M+ building, overlooking a lush rooftop garden. The restaurant follows the concept of only offering a tasting menu like the Seoul location, providing a refined dining experience centered around ingredients.
The interior design concept is led by the team at LAAB, an architectural art studio, not only presenting Sung Anh’s innovative dining concept but also integrating with the architectural features of M+.
Located on the basement level of the M+ building, ADD+ is a brand new restaurant that offers all-day dining. From classic Hong Kong cuisine to innovative global dishes, ADD+ adds a delicate touch to them, catering to the tastes and preferences of both local and international visitors.
With a total area of over 10,000 square feet, the restaurant is divided into spacious casual dining areas, a pleasant bar, and a Grab & Go takeaway area, satisfying your appetite whether you want a light meal or a leisurely dinner.
Pop-up Store: Muji, Thames & Hudson Book Corner
The Mele + Marie Limited Store will land at the M+ main store in the basement of the museum, while the Thames & Hudson Limited Store will be located at the M+ main store and the adjacent M+ pop-up store along the waterfront promenade.
Melo Store cleverly incorporates design elements inspired by old Hong Kong, taking us back to the 1980s. This pop-up store at M+ will sell delicious snacks from Hong Kong and around the world, as well as a variety of creative jewelry displays.
Thames & Hudson is one of the world’s top art book publishers, setting up a book corner at the M+ store to showcase the famous “World of Art” series by the publisher. This recently redesigned small-format book series focuses on art, architecture, design, and photography. The M+ store also features a selection of books covering contemporary art, artist biographies, and quality living, as well as M+ publications that delve into the history and museum collections of M+.
M+ Museum reopens after months of closure, introducing many new exhibitions and dining and shopping facilities. Quickly make an online reservation to visit and include the new viewing and recreational facilities in your itinerary!
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