We've handpicked some art exhibitions and events to check out this January. Read on to discover more.
Yrellag Gallery: Antifragile - Quiet Resistance
Yrellag Gallery is proud to present the first exhibition of the year, 《Antifragile - Quiet Resistance 韌性-無聲不屈》, featuring artworks by photographer Denton Yan Chen 陳丹騰. The exhibition opening will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be on view from January 7 until January 30, 2025. The artist will be present during the opening.
"Antifragile" invites viewers to reconsider these manifestations of life as powerful symbols of
adaptation and growth. In an era of rapid change and forces that seek to constrain and stifle our potential, these persistent plants remind us that nature's strength lies not in resisting change, but in finding new ways to thrive, transforming obstacles into opportunities and limitations into possibilities.
When: 7th January - 30th January 2025
Image: courtesy Yrellag Gallery
13A Prince Terrace, Central
Karin Weber: Defying Boundaries: Female Vision
Karin Weber Gallery is pleased toannounce its first exhibition for the New Year. ‘Defying Boundaries: Female Vision’ highlights and celebrates a selection of female gallery artists, at different career stages and from a wide range of geographies. Around the globe, women artists are achieving increasing – and long overdue – visibility and recognition for their talent and creative practice. There are far more gallery and museum exhibitions dedicated to female creators than ever before. More work by women is entering museum collections, and their auction prices are rising. The start of 2025 provides a great opportunity to showcase a small selection of the fantastic female talent at Karin Weber Gallery, all of whom are ‘Defying Boundaries’ through their creations and dedication to their artistic career, often in the face of significant adversity.
When: 18th January - 8th March 2025
Image: courtesy Karin Weber Gallery
G/F, 20 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, HK
Soluna Fine Art: Re:Connect
Soluna Fine Art proudly presents Re:Connect, a group exhibition that serves as a capsule review of the gallery's diverse programs over the last seven years. Showcasing a selection of artworks by both emerging and established contemporary artists, this exhibition not only reflects on our gallery's past endeavors but also introduces brand new, unseen works from our newly collaborating artists. As we enter a new year, Re:Connect emphasizes the significance of connection—between artists, their works, and audiences. We invite you to join us in celebrating creativity and community, as we express our gratitude for the unwavering support that has allowed Soluna Fine Art to thrive in Hong Kong. Together, we look forward to a vibrant future ahead.
When: 16th January - 8th March 2025
Image: courtesy Soluna Fine Art
G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
gdm: CROSSING
gdm Hong Kong is delighted to present Crossing, a group exhibition curated by independent curator Chris Wan, opening on 9 January 2025. Featuring new works by nine artists—Au Wah Yan, Sushan Chan, Lilin, Law Yuk Mui, Sharon Lee, Joseph Leung, Andrew Luk, Ivy Ma, and Michelle Tam. The exhibition explores the emotional intersections of Hong Kong’s history and present through diverse perspectives, highlighting the deep connections between individuals and their times.
Building on the curator’s research into Chinese diasporic experiences, Crossing captures a moment in Hong Kong’s present. History’s ripples unfold within everyday life, as people’s displacement, connections, and separations mirror the uncertainty of crossing uncharted waters. This challenging journey also holds immense potential for self-creation and renewal.
The participating artists, from Hong Kong and beyond, respond to pivotal moments in their personal lives through their work, reflecting on the pressing question: “How do we navigate this turbulent time?” The artworks blend imaginative and conceptual ideas with sincere and direct expressions, forming a heartfelt letter to the city of Hong Kong.
The exhibition runs until 8 March 2025, accompanied by workshops, talks, and guided tours that invite audiences to connect with the artists and curator, exploring the stories and themes behind the works.
When: 9th Januaryr - 8th March 2024
Image: courtesy gdm
108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell Street, Central
Cathay Camera Club: Through the Lens
Announcing Cathay Camera Club's upcoming exhibition, entitled "Through the lens: the art of seeing", at Exhibition Hall, 1F, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central (Hong Kong) from 4pm Friday 10th January to 6pm Sunday 12th January.
When: 10th January - 12th January 2025
Image: Cathay Camera Club
Hong Kong City Hall,5 Edinburgh Place, Central
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Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Rouge Art
Join four artists for a four-day art exhibition at the HK Cultural Center, featuring four artists with unique backgrounds who offer diverse perspectives on modern urban life.
The exhibition includes works by:
- Eric Min Yuen Chih (Hong Kong): Watercolor artist with an Architectural and interior design background.
- Ciou Rong Chen/YaFaa (Taiwan): Designer-turned-mural artist presenting oil on canvas art pieces.
- Tommychief Oil (Hong Kong): Digital artist with an interior design background presenting densely detailed graphic creations.
- Richard Crosbie (UK): Watercolor artist with a product design background showcasing Hong Kong scenes and iconic subjects.
Experience "Rouge Art," where the contrasts of urban life, identity, and community create a vibrant dialogue between cultures and artistic visions.
When: 10th January - 13th January 2025
Image: courtesy Richard Crosbie
Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, TST
Touch Gallery: Inner Landscapes
In Buddhism, the concept of "Inner Landscapes" , refers to the complex emotional, mental, and spiritual realms
within each individual. Cultivating inner landscapes emphasizes the journey back to the essence or true nature of
oneself, liberating from superficial appearances and attachments, while encouraging a return to the quiet and
pure nature of the self. Nowadays amidst external chaos and busy lives, the urge to seek inner tranquility
becomes increasingly vital.
The exhibition "Inner Landscapes" aims to guide the audience towards self-reflection, exploring the path of
personal practice and delving into the recognition of one’s true essence. The artworks draw inspiration from the
philosophical underpinnings of inner exploration, capturing moments of fragility and loneliness through vibrant
colors and shapes, depicting the struggles and elevations experienced during this introspective journey. Each
piece symbolises a voyage into the inner self, highlighting transformative moments of inspiration.
These works illustrate that the exploration of our inner landscapes is not always linear; it is filled with twists and
turns, prompting deep reflection. Every color and brushstroke reveals how we can find peace amidst the clutter
of daily life and glean insights through various practices, gradually awakening to the profound meaning of our
existence.
Artist Jessie Siu Ching-Chi employs her unique language of geometric pixel art and sculpting techniques to
showcase dynamic exploration, representing a continual process of learning and growing. Each path within our
inner landscapes holds the potential to serve as a shortcut to clarity and freedom, allowing individuals to
rediscover and recognise their true selves.
In every stage of life, we may feel lost within our own landscapes, but that sense of disorientation is not the end;
it is rather the beginning of a journey toward rediscovery. These works convey hope, symbolizing the return to
our true selves after shedding the external constraints that obscure our inner truth.
This exhibition is not just a visual feast but also a soul-stirring dialogue. We sincerely invite you to experience
these artworks firsthand, exploring the wisdom of navigating one’s inner landscapes, reconnecting with the self,
and uncovering your truest essence. Join us on this journey of self-discovery as we seek the light and truth
within.
When: 3rd January - 26th January 2025
Image: Courtesy of Touch Gallery
Shop 202, 2/F, Block 3 Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central,
WOAW Gallery: Muggsy by Giles Pates
WOAW Gallery is pleased to present Muggsy, a solo exhibition by New York artist Giles Pates. This vibrant and heartfelt collection of works celebrates the unifying power of local basketball courts around the world, inviting viewers to reconnect with the communal spirit that often defines these shared spaces. The exhibition will be on view from 10 January to 8 February 2025 , which also celebrates his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong.
Muggsy is a celebration of the communal power found in local basketball courts around the world. The title draws inspiration from Muggsy Bogues, one of the smallest players to ever grace the NBA, known not only for his heart, tenacity, and unshakable spirit - qualities that resonate deeply with the energy of a local court.
At the core of this exhibition is the idea that basketball courts serve as timeless spaces of connection, transcending language, background, and age. Regardless of one's history or origin, a local basketball court is a place where strangers can become friends and individuals can find a lasting sense of community.
When: 10th January - 8th February 2025
Image: courtesy WOAW Gallery
3 & 5 Sun Street Wan Chai
The Stallery: Inner & Outer
The Stallery proudly presents “Inner & Outer: WoA 2025”, a group show featuring 18 Hong Kong artists from different backgrounds and their practices. WoA (Works of Art) is an artist collective founded in 2019 by abstract painter Chak with the hope of ploughing an open field for conversation to happen between artists and giving them deserved exposure. First joined by fellow artists such as Simone Boon, Ernest Chang, and IV Chan, the group quickly expanded to its current size of around 50 members. Thanks to its loose structure and self-initiating nature, WoA inherits the mobility of artist-run events signified by the many open studios in Hong Kong. Members’ wish to maintain professional exchange and public exposure sprawl outside their original location, creating networks across Hong Kong and beyond.
Fast forward to 2025, the collective is presenting its fourth group show at The Stallery with a total of 19 artists. They showcase artworks that reflect on the theme of interior and exterior – the dual nature of WoA that symbolizes introspection and exchange. Some artists from the group have delved into the natural landscape and cityscape to contemplate the source of inspiration. Other artists choose to explore the realm of personal headspace with some of them even bridging boundaries between the public and the personal.
Many more works across different mediums and themes await at the WoA 2025 exhibition. WoA’s diverse make-up of artists from various backgrounds sampled what art practitioners in the city are thinking. The exhibition serves as a seasonal reminder of the pulsating dynamic that Hong Kong art has to offer.
When: 10th January - 19th January 2025
Image: courtesy The Strallery
82A Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
Double Q: Blue-Green Eyes
Double Q Gallery is delighted to present ‘Blue-Green Eyes’, the first solo exhibition by Kateřina Ondrušková at the gallery. Born in 1991 in Czech Republic, Ondrušková graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. Her paintings are deeply rooted in the motifs of nature. Reflecting on the act of seeing and experiencing, she transforms the canvas into scenes interpreting the mental space of human experience.
When: 18th January - 22nd February 2025
Image: courtesy Double Q Gallery
68 Lok Ku Road, Sheung Wan
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