We've handpicked some art exhibitions and events to check out this November. Read on to discover more.
Heath HK: The First Sinner by JUM
JUM is very excited to invite you to her first solo exhibition. "The First Sinner" is an exhibition celebrating the complexities and beauty of womanhood, confronting and challenging traditional narratives of female inferiority in society. Through the pieces, JUM portrays female figures in harmonious interaction with nature, reimagining the familiar concept of Eden. This reinterpretation asserts that The First Sinner's act of eating the apple was not a sign of weakness or seduction by the serpent in Eve's story, but rather a bold assertion of her power and freedom. By celebrating these themes, the exhibition serves as a homage to women and womanhood, reclaiming the narrative and highlighting the strength, resilience and beauty inherent in the female experience.
When: 7th November - 29th November 2024
Image: courtesy JUM
B/F, 36-44 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Soluna Fine Art: Invitation
Soluna Fine Art is proud to present Invitation, the first solo exhibition of Hong Kong-based Korean artist Zang Zong-Son with the gallery. The exhibition will feature a selection of Zang's latest works, showcasing her distinctive flair for vivid colors, intricate patterns, and her unique ability to blend spontaneous intuition with deliberate contemplation. By transforming the ordinary into extraordinary visual narratives, Zang’s captivating collection of paintings encourages viewers to appreciate and cherish the beauty embedded in the small and mundane objects of everyday life.
From still life compositions in her studio to landscapes of her familiar Stanley neighborhood, Zang’s creations reflect the rich texture of her experiences in vibrant Hong Kong. In her works, Zang deconstructs figurative visual elements, improvising with abstract forms and vibrant hues. By balancing imagination and reality, she reinterprets her perceptions, creating scenes that blur the lines between substance and illusion. This exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into Zang’s studio and her creative process, inviting you to embark on a journey through her sensuous paintings and enchanting artistic universe.
When: 14th November - 21 December 2024
Image: courtesy Soluna Fine Art
G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan
Seefood Room: Intimate Exposure: The Art of Araki
Seefood Room is proud to announce the collabration and opening of Intimate Exposure: The Art of Araki an exceptional art exhibition showcasing the provocative and influential works of renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. Running from November 1 to December 21 at the New Art Est-Ouest Auction (7/F H Queen's 80 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong), this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into Araki's multifaceted artistry. It features his striking original Polaroid photography, the first launch of his handcrafted wood furniture set collaboration, and exclusive limited edition merchandise.
The exhibition invites visitors to explore the intimate and often controversial themes that permeate Araki's work. His Polaroid images, celebrated for their raw emotion and captivating beauty. Complementing his iconic photographic works, the exhibition will also feature Araki's bespoke wood furniture sets in collaboration with ARTOX GROUP, reflecting his commitment to craftsmanship and design.
One of the exhibition's most captivating aspects will be the live Shibari performances, a traditional Japanese art of rope bondage performed by Hong Kong-based artists. The performances will create an immersive experience for the audience to deepen their understanding of intimacy and vulnerability in Araki's intricate artwork.
When: 1st November - 21st December 2024
Image: courtesy Seefood Room
7/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central
WOAW Gallery: Pop Craft Structure
WOAW Gallery is pleased to present Pop Craft Structure, a solo exhibition by Korean artist Gyuhan Lee. The title is derived from Lee’s transformation of mass-produced consumerist packaging into structured designs. Using the packaging of iconic brands, he creates furniture and furnishings with easily-accessible materials, infusing utilitarian function to waste and further drawing attention to consumerist behaviours. The exhibition will be on view from 7 November to 16 December 2024 , which also celebrates his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong.
When: 7th November - 16th December 2024
Image: courtesy WOAW Gallery
3 & 5 Sun Street Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Double Q Gallery: I am the Energy I Desire to Attract
Double Q Gallery is pleased to announce Márton Nemes's second solo exhibition in Hong Kong, scheduled to open on 2 November 2024. Nemes is currently exhibiting at the 60th Venice Biennale with a solo presentation titled “Techno Zen” at the Hungarian Pavilion. His forthcoming exhibition at the gallery will feature new works that combine both painterly and sculptural elements, utilizing cutting-edge materials such as laser-cut steel, LED wall, enamelled steel plates and speakers to redefine the boundaries of traditional (easel) painting.
When: 2nd November - 14th December 2024
Image: Double Q Gallery
68 Lok Ku Road, Sheung Wan
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Touch Gallery: Fish Wishes
In this vibrant city, culture and art flow like a gentle stream, enriching our lives. After a year of meticulous
preparation, we are thrilled to present William's second solo exhibition at Touch Gallery, titled "Fish Wishes." This
exhibition not only continues his artistic journey but also pays heartfelt homage to the rich culture of Hong Kong.
William's fascination with fish stems from their unique symbolism and vitality. As early as the Mid-Autumn
Festival in 2011, he designed a colorful lantern installation "Lantern Wonderland" in Victoria Park. This piece
celebrated the vibrancy of fish and expressed his admiration for life itself.
While fish are often depicted as culinary delights in Western art, in Chinese culture, they embody a deeper spirituality, symbolizing prosperity and hope. In this exhibition, William debuts his clay sculpture works, marking a new exploration in his artistic expression.
The flexibility and malleability of clay allow him to vividly capture the essence of life in his creations. Each piece
reflects his profound contemplation on existence and serves as a blessing for all. Let us experience together the beauty that springs from culture and explore the limitless possibilities that art brings
to our lives.
When: 8th November - 8th December 2024
Image: courtesy Touch Gallery
Shop 203, 2/F, Block 3 Barrack Block,Tai Kwun,10 Hollywood Road
WKM Gallery: Peaceable Kingdom
WKM Gallery is proud to present Peaceable Kingdom, the first-ever solo exhibition in Hong Kong by Japanese artist Jun Takahashi. Perhaps most well-known as the founder of legendary clothing brand UNDERCOVER, Takahashi has been creating paintings alongside his fashion work for many decades, though he only began publicly showcasing his artworks in 2023. The current exhibition offers a deeper glimpse into the dark, surreal universe that has served as the source of Takahashi’s creative output over the past thirty years. Featuring all-new works, including the first public showing of 3 canvases that were used as central motifs in his S/S 2025 Men’s Collection, Peaceable Kingdom is a portrayal of the conflict between the chaos of today’s world and the artist’s own deep desire for peace. This exhibition marks his largest to date, and his first major show outside of Japan.
The works in Peaceable Kingdom are a continuation of Takahashi’s ongoing exploration of the tension between disorder and harmony. Inspired by the song of the same name by Patti Smith, the exhibition is composed of distorted portraits and abstract figures in dream-like landscapes, many dotted with apples and clouds, both recurring motifs in the show. While the apples – bleeding into puddles of red, floating into space, or disappearing into invisibility – seem to represent the complicated, interconnected nature of innocence and decay, the clouds offer an overtone of hope that permeates the entire exhibition.
When: 25th October - 14th December 2024
Image: Courtesy of WKM Gallery
Artspace K: Glitter
Artspace K proudly presents “Glitter ─ Wong Chau Tung Solo Exhibition” from 6 November 2024 – 2nd
February 2025. This time, we invited urban ink artist Wong Chau Tung to exhibit, showcasing 22 pieces of
Hong Kong urban ink paintings of night scenes and festive atmosphere.
The exhibition “Glitter ─ Wong Chau Tung Solo Exhibition” explores his thirty years of experience in urban ink painting, depicting the charming urban night scenes and cultural festivals of Hong Kong, enabling the audience to feel the splendour, elegance, and uniqueness of Hong Kong through his works.
When: 6th November 2024 - 2nd February 2025
Image: courtesy Artspace K
G105-106, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109
The Stroll Gallery: Between Nearness and Distance
Korean multidisciplinary artist Kajin Kim's solo exhibition, <Sensory Utopia: Between Nearness and Distance(感官烏托邦: 遠近之間)>, will be held from November 2 to December 7 at The Stroll Gallery by Stella A&C. Throughout her career, Kajin Kim has explored the complexities and dualities of the human desire for connection in contemporary life, mediated and decontextualized by the internet and media technologies.
The artist notes that while technological advancements have facilitated more convenient and unconstrained interpersonal connections, they have also led to extreme separation and disconnection in our direct, physical interactions. For Kim, this human deficiency translates into a longing for “shared boundaries” – a deep yearning for “contact”. The skin membrane then emerges as a boundary dividing the interior and exterior of the body, as well as a device representing the scope of the self.
To express this idea of contact, Kajin Kim transforms it into visual and spatial forms. She casts organic-looking images surrounded by membranes in translucent silicone or transfers them onto resin surfaces, installs them on thermoformed transparent acrylic. The light designed to penetrate these transparent surfaces creates and connects the dual spaces of the interior and exterior, penetrating and connecting to form a new sense of space.
When: 17th September - 2nd November 2024
Image: courtesy The Stroll Gallery
Unit 504, 5/F, Vanta Industrial Centre, No.21-33 Tai Lin Pai Road, Kwai Chung
Blue Lotus: Voices of the Walls
“Voices of the Walls" is an exhibition that explores the history and visua; culture of the infamous Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong through photographs by Ian Lambot, Greg Girard, Bianca Tse and Keeping Lee. Starting on 17 October, the exhibition will run until 30 November 2024 and offers an opportunity to delve into the rich visual history of his once-controversial urban enclave.
Photographs serve as a vital medium for archiving collective memory and preserving heritage, particularly for places that will eventually disappear, like the walled city. While few ventured there, even fewer thought to document it. However, Ian Lambot and Greg Girard did just that in the years leading up to its demolition, culminating in the iconic book City of Darkness, published by Watermark, which has sold over 20,000 copies to date. This collection not only preserves the heritage of the notorious walled city through photographs and stories but also served as a source of inspiration for future generations of artists, still influencing everything from video games and AI-generated imagery, like that of Bianca Tse showcased in this exhibition, to films such as the latest blockbuster, ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled in.’
When: 17th October - 30th November 2024
Image: courtesy Blue Lotus Gallery
G/F 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan
Young Soy: Missed Calls
Young Soy Gallery is proud to present Missed Calls, a group exhibition featuring the works of Hong Kong based Japanese artist, TAXA & Hong Kong artist, ZLISM, alongside South African artists, Ross Turpin & Resoborg.
As the four artists come together in the city having been over 10,000 km apart, their reunion prompts them to respond to the missed calls from one another, then to nature’s unanswered calls through art. Along with their distinct experiences that come from their diverse backgrounds, they unravel vibrant narratives inspired by the spirit and soul of their familiar land, intertwining wildlife with cityscapes, bridging the distance across continents.
Dial in and spark up a conversation with the artists at Young Soy Gallery from 14th November to 1st December.
When: 14th November - 1st December 2024
Image: courtesy Young Soy Gallery
G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row
Artists Abroad: The Journey Back
Artists Abroad are back for their 26th edition. Six excitng artists will be exhibitiing in their 2024 exhbition titled "The Journey Back." The exhibtiion will be hosted in Exchange Square from the 5th to the 16th of November. Make sure to check it out.
When: 5th November - 16th December 2024
Image: courtesy Artists Abroad
The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central
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