The garden, as the name suggests, is a space for resting, viewing, and planting, experiencing the natural scenery surrounded by green grass and floral fragrance. This is also the theme of the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong by New Zealand artist Brad Donovan - "Green Fingers," depicting his beautiful memories in gardens and lawns.
In 2024, the keywords in Paris will definitely be "Olympic Games" and "Paralympic Games," two world-class events. From various art pieces to Olympic designs, each has its own strategy and thoughts, hoping to celebrate with everyone! And the iconic French skincare brand Guerlain has also put a lot of effort into this, hoping to praise and inspire athletes and the world's precious treasures - the perfect occasion of gold, which has been recognized by the 2024 Paris Cultural Olympics.
In the blink of an eye, the first half of 2024 has been a vibrant time for the Art Month and French May, and as the peak of summer approaches, the exhibitions continue to come one after another! Thinking carefully, July will bring a variety of large-scale exhibitions, such as book fairs, animations, and more. What other special exhibitions are there? Specifically selected for everyone, here are the July exhibitions, from comic styles to immersive art experiences, all of which will be a visual feast for everyone!
To trace the history of human civilization, it is inseparable from the advanced development of society and culture. If plants have civilization, what would it be like? Taiwanese artist Robin Huang, who loves plants, and contemporary Thai artist TOS Suntos met and found that their "dark" elements matched perfectly. So the two of them joined forces for the first time to hold a dual exhibition "First Contact" in Hong Kong, bringing unprecedented cross-border art!
The term "inheritance" represents two types of people, two meanings: that is, passing on all or what one has learned in a lifetime from the previous generation, and being inherited by the next generation. Inheritance also has many different ways, including knowledge, skills, doctrines, or traditional customs. For example, in the book "Hong Kong Artisans," it records 25 Hong Kong artisan stories and the spirit of Hong Kong. Recently, there have also been many exhibitions or events that allow everyone to personally experience the necessity of inheritance.
Every month, different artists bring us new visuals or perspectives through their works. Following the featured exhibition recommendations in May, this time we won't hold back and present to you the editor's selection of June exhibition pocket list. On holidays, why not come together to take a look!
To you, what is daily life? Daily life is like a package that cannot be neatly opened, torn messily apart; it's wanting to have a good breakfast, only to break the yolk while frying an egg, spilling the milk – moments that are somewhat helpless yet familiar fragments. For Spanish artist Eva Armisén, these are all unique moments, captured in her self-portraits, depicting these ordinary moments and allowing people to feel the happiness around them together.
Continuing the artistic vibes of Art Month, many unique exhibitions will continue to be featured at the surrounding art galleries. Here are eight distinctive must-see exhibitions in May 2024, specially selected to recommend to everyone!
When you think of the term "family," what comes to mind? American artist Paul Hunter Speagle focuses on "home" as the theme, naming it "The Speagle's," inviting the audience to enter his "home" and meet his adorable family!
The talented artist Candy Mary from Taiwan loves sweets, even her name and works exude a sweet taste. This time, Candy Mary uses tea as the theme, personifying the character Mary to metaphorically represent life experiences and various relationships between people. Don't miss out on her new series of works in Hong Kong!
M+ Museum and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) recently held the opening ceremony for the peripheral exhibition of the 60th Venice Biennale of Visual Arts - "Samson Young: Double Infirmary, Hong Kong in Venice". This solo exhibition in Venice showcases the artist's exploration of the relationship between humanity and aquatic ecosystems through personal experiences and keen observations.
The platform that highlights Korean modern craftsmanship, Stroll, has transformed into The Stroll Gallery, hosting a group exhibition titled "Anonymous Time; 無名時光," showcasing the works of three Korean female artists. Through their unique perspectives and methods, they each present their personal experiences and memories in their respective works.
From childhood to adulthood, we always hear one or two legends about monsters. Which ones do you know? Starting from March, art events have been ongoing, and a group of monsters also seized the opportunity, quietly sneaking into and settling in the Hong Kong Arts Center in April! "Yokai Parade" is an interactive art event held by the Hong Kong Arts Center in collaboration with the Japan Foundation and the Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong, leading everyone to dance together in the culture of monsters!
Do you know that French silk and Chinese silk influence and complement each other? You may have heard of the "Silk Road," but do you know the extent of its influence? This trading route from China to Europe was not only designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014 but was also celebrated at the 30th-anniversary celebration of the City University of Hong Kong with the exhibition "Splendour in Silk."
Do you prefer looking at images or reading text more? Opening social media platforms, you will always see various pictures, and in order to grab the public's attention, graphic design plays a very important role! This year, PMQ is collaborating with the Japan Graphic Design Association to hold the Graphic Design in Japan 2023 exhibition, showcasing different annual design masterpieces from Japan, making it the only overseas exhibition outside of Japan!
When it comes to scriptures, one might think of the story of Tang Xuanzang retrieving the scriptures in Journey to the West. In fact, many scripture artifacts have long been damaged beyond recognition in the flow of time. The Yunju Temple in Fangshan, Beijing, is the only place where several pagodas and stone scriptures in the scripture caves are preserved, and it also houses 14,278 ancient stone scriptures. The first stop of this exhibition will begin in Hong Kong, showcasing for the first time globally the representative rare cultural relics of the Stone Sutra Museum!
Fortnum & Mason restaurant held its first photography exhibition "Port of Light" today, featuring black and white photographs by the renowned London street photographer Alan Schaller. His work is not only highly popular, with over 1 million followers on IG, but has also been covered by many international media outlets; this morning, he even held a photography tour to share his photography experience and skills with photography enthusiasts!
From street to street corner, words carry different people, stories, and emotions, and are also an important part of connecting the life and culture of the community. If you want to get to know a neighborhood, you can start with "words"! The contemporary art exhibition "Love You Ten Thousand Words" curated by AIRSIDE GATE33 Art Gallery allows everyone to deeply understand the culture and Hong Kong-style human touch of four neighborhoods near Kai Tak.
When you hear “a sea of people,” what do you think of? British artist Gary Card is quite fond of the Cantonese-style English term “PEOPLE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE SEA.” Although this is his first major exhibition in Hong Kong, he mentioned that each of his three visits to the city has shown him a different charm […]
"Quiet" has always been the emotion that Chinese artist Zhang Kai, born in the 1980s, wants to express, and it is also the ideal state in his eyes for modern people in their fast-paced lives. Therefore, Zhang Kai will hold an exhibition in Hong Kong on this theme, showcasing 15 works spanning from 2012 to 2024, presenting "A Quiet Story" in his mind.
