Must-See Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

This month’s newest must-see Hong Kong art exhibitions and shows include plenty of paper art, immersive new exhibitions at M+ and more…

Our city is home to a treasure trove of artists and galleries specialising in contemporary and fine art. Treat yourself to one of the many stunning Hong Kong art shows on display this month — featuring everything from dreamy floating bubbles, intricate paper flowers, iconic oil paintings and more. Below are our picks for the best new art exhibitions and happenings this September 2024.

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New Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

Dusk Upon the Hush Paper Art By Liu Guofu

The humble piece of paper has endless possibilities but is often overshadowed in the art world. Liu Guofu’s first solo exhibition in the city will highlight his latest works done on paper, inspired by Tang dynasty poet Wang Wei and integrating Eastern philosophy with Western modern art. The artworks showcase three varieties of paper works; ink and colour, oil, and oil pastel, each one evoking a sense of calmness, tranquillity and balance.

When: Monday, 23 September to Friday, 29 November, 2024, 11am to 7pm
Where: 3812 Gallery, 26/F, Wyndham Place, 40 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Meridiem By Megumi Shinozaki

Japanese artist Megumi Shinozaki’s Meridiem sees about 200 elegant floral arrangements incorporating both real and paper flowers, striking a question of which are real and which are not. Marrying her background in floristry with her passion for art, Megumi’s flowers are arranged not in vases but stones, giving an earthy touch to these blooms that form human connections.

When: Until Saturday, 12 October, 2024 (Closed on Sundays and Mondays) 
Where: WKM Gallery, 20/F, Coda Designer Centre, 62 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

M+’s Latest Immersive Installation A.A.Murakami: Floating World

Tokyo and London-based artist duo A.A.Murakami are bringing two large-scale immersive installations to M+. Beyond the Horizon sees floating iridescent bubbles burst into clouds, the bubbles symbolising the transience of life while the latter is considered an auspicious symbol in Asian art. The other installation, The Passage of Ra defies physical constraints with actual ring fogs “passing through” a screen and continuing their journey virtually.

M+ will also host guided meditation sessions on Saturdays, 19 October, 16 November and 21 December for the audeince to further immerse themselves in the artwork.

When: Until Sunday, 2 February, 2025
Where: The Studio, B2, M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entrance

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Hong Kong Artist Kong Ning’s Debut Exhibition, The Love

Local female artist Kong Ning’s inaugural exhibition shows seven of her iconic oil paintings alongside video documentation of her performance art. Born in Manzhouli, a border city in China, Kong Ning has experienced war, psychological trauma and the loss of family members, and she’s masterfully translated these complex emotions in her gripping works.

When: Until Saturday, 12 October, 2024
Where: Muse Garden, H506-507, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central Hong Kong

The Way Home Group Show Curated By Shirky Chan

Featuring works from four outstanding artists; Chan Suet Yi, Henry D’Ath, Rhett D’Costa, and Mo Lai Sze Liz, The Way Home explores each artist’s interpretation of “home” through different mediums and artistic approaches. From multimedia to collaged monoprints and sculptures, get a window into what shapes one’s emotional sentiment to home.

When: Until Saturday, 28 September, 2024
Where: Soluna Fine Art, G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Ongoing Art Exhibitions In Hong Kong

WOAW Gallery Presents Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock By Conor Murgatroyd

Marking Conor Murgatroyd’s first solo show in Hong Kong, Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock features 12 works from the past year. Murgatroyd’s paintings represent the beauty of the human soul in a space where subjective memories and objective history coexist, and the longer you look at each painting, the more messages you’ll dig into!

When: Friday, 26 July to Thursday, 12 September, 2024
Where: WOAW Gallery, 3 & 5 Sun Street Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free

Legible City Hong Kong By Jeffrey Shaw At M+

The latest recreation of the media artwork Legible City by Jeffrey Shaw is in collaboration with Hong Kong fiction writer Dung Kai-cheung. This art installation doubles as a workout as visitors sit on a stationary bike and “ride” through streets of Hong Kong, showing real time scenes on Friday evenings and pre-recorded clips on other days. The digital landscapes show Central, Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, but the buildings are replaced with texts from Dung Kai-cheung.

When: Friday, 19 July to Sunday, 6 October, 2024
Where: M+’s Found Space, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free

Antique French Costumes, Jewellery & Accessories At The Palace Museum

Marvel at about 400 stunning pieces of French costumes, jewellery and fashion accessories from the late 18th to the early 20th century. The special exhibition at the Palace Museum is divided into five sections and highlights the fascinating stories about the evolution of fashion and jewellery in France and the interplay of cultures that shaped French fashion. From grand court dresses to intricate brooches and even a look into a doll’s wardrobe, each piece truly is a work of art.

When: Until Monday, 14 October, 2024
Where: Gallery 9, Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $180 for flex tickets and $150 for timed tickets

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