Continuing the artistic atmosphere of Art Month, many unique exhibitions will continue to be featured in the surrounding galleries. Here are eight must-see exhibitions in May 2024 that are 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 have always heard one or two legends about monsters. Which ones do you know? Starting from March, art activities have been continuous, and a group of monsters have not missed the opportunity. In April, they quietly sneaked into and settled in the Hong Kong Arts Center! "Yokai Parade" is an interactive art event organized 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 each other and complement each other? You may have heard of the "Silk Road," but do you know its great influence? This trade route from China to Europe was not only listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014, but also celebrated at the 30th anniversary of City University of Hong Kong with the exhibition "Silk Weaving Splendor."
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!
