Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Lunar New Year of the Dragon filled with art and cultural happenings!
Enjoy our selection of cultural events not to be missed in Hong Kong this month, from Hong Kong Arts Festival and No Limits performances to painting and ceramics exhibitions.
Ariadne auf Naxos by the Bayerische Staatsoper
The festival will feature more than 1,400 outstanding international and local artists in over 150 performances of 45 programmes, and more than 350 PLUS, outreach and education events. The 52nd HKAF will open with the Bayerische Staatsoper’s performance of Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, and close with the Shanghai Ballet’s performance of A Sigh of Love.
22 February – 22 March – Various locations
The festival will feature a variety of works created and performed by outstanding, differently-abled performers from Hong Kong and around the world, including 6 live performance programmes encompassing dance, music and theatre, as well as 4 online programmes featuring works by notable European and Asian filmmakers and actors.
To go deeper, read our special features: Hamlet, A Joyous Celebration Of Life, Inclusion And Theatre and Shape On Us, An Exploration Of The Human Body In All Its Diversity.
24 February – 18 May – Various locations
FATINA KONG: FLOURISHING CITY SPECTACLES
Fatina Kong’s new artworks undergo a transition from cityscapes and landscapes to capturing the intricate veins found in nature. Her innovative narrative approach arises from flower stems, leaf veins, and stone traces, which possess natural qualities reminiscent of the cyclic rotation processes in nature.
Until 2 March – Contemporary by Angela Li
Commissioned by M+ and Tai Kwun, ETC is a cinematic portrait of Hong Kong made in the spring of 2023, presenting the city in a moment of transformation. The film documents the psychology, architecture, economies and culture of Hong Kong, layering daily life with complex histories.
Until 17 March – M+ Facade
WANG MENGSHA: WHISPERING BLOSSOMS
Wang Mengsha gracefully navigates through the realms of traditional and contemporary art. She blends aspects of traditional paintings of daily objects, court maidens and natural elements, while employing a sense of humour and a vibrant palette that reminds of the natural sceneries in the South East part of China.
Until 16 March – Alisan Fine Arts, Central
FOUJITA: A LINE THAT NEVER ENDS
While showcasing Tsuguharu Foujita’s authentic works, the exhibition also narrates the story of this great Asian artist’s extraordinary life, illustrated with text, photographs, videos, interviews, and displays. To learn more about Foujita, read our special feature: Foujita: When Japanese Heritage Meets Western Modernism.
Until 7 September – Maison Chatham
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS GROUP EXHIBITION – THE POSSIBLE AND THE ELSEWHERE
Among the artworks presented in this exhibition by eight artists, different depictions of individuals inject personal experiences and spiritual qualities into the images, seeking to express and recreate the state of human existence, serving as reminders of resilience, vulnerability, and vitality in life.
Until 15 March – Tang Contemporary Art, Wong Chuk Hang
KINTSUGI: THE BEAUTY OF BROKENNESS
In addition to showcasing antique kintsugi pieces, the exhibition also features works by contemporary kintsugi artists. Through these artworks, the aim is to tell the stories behind kintsugi creations, share the philosophical ideas symbolised in kintsugi, and guide the audience in exploring the depth of this Japanese art.
Until 9 March – Touch Ceramics
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