2015 is winding down – can you believe there’s only a month to go until Christmas? – but the art scene in Hong Kong is still as vibrant and active as ever.
This November, some out-of-the-box exhibitions is coming to Hongkong icluding an art hunt around Hong Kong and an exclusive printmaking workshop.
Anthithesis: A festive affair by Kirk Cheng
The Popsy Room has always been known for their innovative art and food creations and it comes to no surprise that this month’s exhibition is as Insta-worthy as ever. Floral artist Kirk Cheng unveils his Festive Floral Workshop (HKD$1,800) afternoon tea set, which features wreath making and other festive floral arrangements alongside tea and canapés prepared by The Popsy Room.
When: 10 Nov 2015 – 17 Jan 2016
Where: The Popsy Room, 30 Upper Lacar Row, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 2234 6711
Cash & Carrier Exhibition by Victoriano
Street art has been making its mark in Hong Kong and this November notorious Spanish street artist Victoriano will be bringing his graffiti madness to the streets of Hong Kong. The “Cash & Carrier” debut solo exhibition is an interactive exhibition in which Victoriano will place eight artworks around the city as a gift to the people of Hong Kong. One of these artworks will hold a ‘golden ticket’ for the show’s VIP opening night on 20 November 2015 where the winner can meet Victoriano himself.
Starting from 13 to 19 November 2015, the artist will hide an original artwork in the streets of Hong Kong Island every day. The artworks, valued at HKD$15,000, each are graffiti laden shopping bags (‘carriers’) similar to those exhibited at ‘Cash & Carrier’. Keep an eye out for Art Victoriano’s Instagram account to get clues for this city-wide art hunt.
When: 13-19 Nov 2015
Where: California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 2522 6366
Event Horizon by artist Antony Gormley
British artist Antony Gormley is moving his world renowned exhibition Event Horizon to Hong Kong. The exhibition has popped up in London, New York Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and Hong Kong has been chosen as it’s next destination.
The exhibition highlights the relationship between imagination and the horizon and will be the largest and most prolific public art project ever installed in Hong Kong. Not only will the exhibition be available to the public, but it is also an education and outreach project, allowing visitors to participate in public talks and various workshops.
When: 19 Nov 2015 – 18 May 2016
Where: Locations of the outdoor installations to be confirmed.
Printmaking Workshop with Nastaran Shahbazi
For those who have always wanted a creative outlet this may be your chance. Mur Nomade is teaming up with Iran artist Nastaran Shahbazi to raise awareness about printmaking as an art form through two workshops where guests can experience the process themselves.
When: 29 Nov/ 6 Dec 2015 14:00-18:00
Where: Hong Kong Open Printshop, L8-06, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin Street, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 3752 2073
Ocula/Fleurs by James McGrath
James McGrath is returning to Hong Kong with an amazing new exhibition -Ocula/Fleurs. His works push visitors to re-imagine traditional perspectives, looking at imagery tattooed onto surfaces such as on the curve of a mirror ball, within the books of a library, and amongst a bouquet of falling flowers.
The exhibition will run from 12 November till 27 November 2015.
When: 12-27 Nov 2015
Where: The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 2291 0006
Three Figures In A Room by Paul Pfeiffer
The Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” was one of the most memorable moments of the year and artist Paul Pfeiffer has created a multi-channel audio and video installation inspired by the historic event. Be immersed in soundtrack and video projections of the fight that have been transformed and edited to express things from an entirely different point of view.
When: 12 Nov 2015 – 9 Jan 2016
Where: Galerie Perrotin, 17 Floor, 50 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 3758 2180
1,000 Islands by Simon Lee Gallery
Art is an universal language used to raise awareness and discuss current issues. Simon Lee gallery has curated a group exhibition organised around ideas of contemporary ecosystems, where organic matter intersects with synthetic forms. The exhibition includes works by Dora Budor, Aaron Garber-Maikovska, Pierre Huyghe, Josh Kline, Sean Raspet, Pamela Rosencranz and Lucie Stahl.
When: 13 Nov – 21 Dec 2015
Where: Simon Lee Gallery, 304, 3F The Pedder Building 12 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
Add: 00852 2801 6252