From solo photography shows to pop-art exhibitions, we’ve rounded up the best art exhibitions to visit in Hong Kong right now.
Pierre Soulages: Beyond the Black
20 May – 29 Jun 2019
In celebration of artist Pierre Soulages’ 100th birthday, the fine folks at Alisan Fine Arts will be showcasing the first ever solo exhibition of the artist right here in Hong Kong. Soulages’ career has spanned for over seven decades making him one of France’s most important artists, and is said to be the master of post-war abstraction. Those with an appreciation for the colour, or rather non-colour of black will be delighted to see Soulages’ interpretation of textures and patterns of the noir.
Where: Alisan Fine Arts, 21/F Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
McArthur Binion Hand:Work:II
22 May – 6 July 2019
Lehmann Maupin is playing host to McArthur Binion’s first-ever Asia show both here in Hong Kong and in Seoul. Proving that it is in fact never too late to make waves in the art world, the 72-year old American artist has been garnering international attention as of late. Often associated with minimalism and abstraction, Binion’s show is guaranteed to be an unique experience for Hong Kong art lovers.
Where: Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
Thomas Ruff: Transforming Photography
22 May – 29 June 2019
German photographer Thomas Ruff will have his works displayed over two floors in the David Zwirner gallery from now until the end of June. As a prominent photographer since the ’80s Ruff’s Transforming Photography show is set to display his newest body of work flower.s (2018–) which combines digital manipulation and analog techniques to the Sabattier effect, as well as, his earlier works from nudes (1999–). Though seemingly self-explanatory the collection of erotic photos has been blurred and further manipulated leaving the photos to resemble something more abstract.
Where: David Zwirner, 5-6/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Harland Miller
31 May 2019 – 24 August 2019
Another first for Hong Kong is coming later this week courtesy of White Cube, whose exhibition of English artist and writer Harland Miller will begin on the 31st. Looking to add paintings to his already impressive resume of four published novels such as International Lonely Guy and Stick to Thirty, Miller’s works on display will include new paintings, drawing and prints. Said to explore the meaning of text, image and the language of painting this is a debut you won’t want to miss.
Where: White Cube, 50 Connaught Rd Central, Central