Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now, M+
See the world through the dotted, vibrant lens of Yayoi Kusama at M+. In celebration of the renowned Japanese artist’s unique avant-garde vision, in conjunction with the museum’s first anniversary, M+ unveils the largest retrospective on Kusama in Asia for its first-ever special exhibition. Displayed chronologically from 1945 to the present, over 200 pieces of Kusama’s works are curated into six themes: Infinity, Accumulation, Radical Connectivity, Biocosmic, Death, and Force of Life. Each of these themes explores a different stage of Kusama’s life, from preserving as an under-recognised artist and battling her mental illness to becoming the global cultural icon we know and love today.
When: until May 14, 2022
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon
Ticketing: HK$240 at mplus.org.hk
Marie de Villepin: Murmuration, Villepin
Marie de Villepin makes her Hong Kong debut with Murmuration! Having spent her most formative years across the US, India and Paris, Marie draws inspiration from her personal experiences as both a budding artist and passionate musician around the globe to explore notions of change and survival in our restless, postmodern world. The word “Murmuration” describes the enchanting movement, and continuous roaring sound created by flocking. And as this title suggests, Marie’s solo exhibition is a nuanced expression of her own multifaceted movement – between cities, countries and cultures – through a cacophony of colours and shapes.
When: until March, 2023
Where: 53-55 Hollywood Road, Central; by appointment only at villepinart.com
En Voyage With Claude Monet, West Kowloon Cultural District
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Claude Monet! In a 36-minute digital art exhibition, around 200 artworks by the French artist come alive through 360-degree animated light projections that are accompanied with sound. Venture through the brushstrokes of the Impressionism mastermind and end your journey with Monet at his house in Giverny through virtual reality.
When: until Jan 15, 2022
Where: Cultural Plaza, West Kowloon District, Tsim Sha Tsui; kkday.com
Odysseys of Art: Masterpieces Collected by the Princes of Liechtenstein, The Hong Kong Palace Museum
Experts from The Hong Kong Palace Museum and the world-renowned Liechtenstein Princely Collections have joined hands to co-curate Odysseys of Art: Masterpieces Collected by the Princes of Liechtenstein. The exhibition showcases over 120 artworks, sculptures and treasures taken from the collections of the princes of the House of Liechtenstein, one of the oldest noble lineages in Europe and marks the first time the Princely Collections of Liechtenstein are displayed in Hong Kong. Highlights include masterpieces by Rubens and van Dyck, two of the most distinguished painters of the Baroque period.
When: until Feb 20, 2023
Where: 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon District, Tsim Sha Tsui; hkpm.org.hk
Andy Rementer: In Plain Sight, Quiet Gallery
American contemporary artist Andy Rementer brings his colourful characters to Hong Kong! His first solo exhibition in the city invites the audience to interact with the characters in his paintings to develop a relationship that involves “seeing” and “being seen”, a concept that echoes the title of his show “In Plain Sight”. Rementer explains, “My figures often become sort of characters on stage, in direct contact with the viewers, almost like a ballet performance where dancers are always facing the audience.” The exhibition also features 3 sculptures co-produced by WAY by Way of Difference and How2Work that bring Rementer’s characters to life.
When: until Nov 27, 2022
Where: Belowground, Basement, 15 Queen’s Road Central
Behind Your Eyelid — Pipilotti Rist, Tai Kwun Contemporary
Behind Your Eyelid marks the Swiss media artist Pipilotti Rist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, featuring over 45 works that span the past three decades of her career. Driven by her fascination with the female body and the digital space, her work explores the intermediaries and interfaces that link the exterior and the interior: the camera lens, skin, and membranes of the eye, which inspired the exhibition name “Behind Your Eyelid”. Expect mesmerising moving-image installations, video sculptures and exciting new site-specific commissions that offer alternative visions of our physical being.
When: until Nov 27, 2022
Where: 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Ticketing: klook.com
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Lead Image: Courtesy of M+
