Easter is around the corner!

Why don’t you treat yourself with some meaningful, inspirational and colourful exhibitions and events?

From Hong Kong talents like Andrew Luk, Corn Shuk Mei Ho, Law Yat Sun, Oscar to Iranian-born American painter Amir H. Fallah, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, French painter Jean Jullien, Japanese lacquer artist Mine Tanigawa, and South African-based photographer Roger Ballen, your Easter break will be a delight.

SELECTION OF EVENTS

AMIR H. FALLAH: JOY AS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE
The artist addresses the psychological fatigue caused by the ongoing pandemic and uses his creativity to engender joy against the waves of pessimism. Joy as an Act of Resistance refers to the desire to make up for lost spending following China’s initial lockdown in 2020. .
Until 4 June – Denny Denim Gallery, Wong Chuk Hang

IBRAHIM MAHAMA: HALF OF A YELLOW SUN
First exhibition in Hong Kong and Greater China by the Ghanaian artist, the show features a selection of fabric collaged paintings, exploring the history of materials and commerce, and celebrating the diversity of national and pan-African cultural identity in the post-colonial era.
Until 14 May – White Cube, Central

ÉLAN LOST CHILD PROJECT HK 2022
The project brings together artists, academics, and the community to investigate the mental health of children and young adults via an eclectic programme of dance, theatre, music, storytelling, and workshops. This year’s theme “YES AND!…” aims to break free from defeatist patterns of “Yes…But”, whilst rebuilding the confidence of every “Lost Child”.
16 & 17 April – Online here

CHEN XI & LAW YAT SUN, OSCAR
This joint exhibition by Austrian-Chinese artist Chen Xi and Hong Kong artist Law Yat Sun, Oscar combines the elements of Asian and European art traditions. Every single line and stroke in their drawings are done free-handed. Their series have a homogeneity in style, while all being unique.
Until 30 April – Galerie Koo, Central

ROGER BALLEN & ANDREW LUK: ZODIAC
This exhibition showcases twelve of Roger Ballen’s iconic photographs featuring the Chinese Zodiac animals. For the first time, his photographic work is seen together with the sculptures and installations of Hong Kong artist Andrew Luk. An inspirational dialogue between a young talent and a legendary artist.
Until 7 May – Boogie Woogie Photography, The Loft, Wong Chuk Hang

JEAN JULLIEN: フーダニット”(WHODUNNIT)
Calm and beautiful sea of his hometown of Brittany in France, people who enjoy the sea and nature, picturesque landscapes casually observed from the garden, children’s toys: every artwork of the French artist depicts and celebrates the splendours of daily life.
Until 30 April – AISHONANZUKA, Central

MINE TANIGAWA: THE POETRY OF FRAGMENTS LACQUER ART
Mine Tanigawa is a contemporary Japanese lacquer artist whose lacquer sculptures are polished and made to perfection by using contemporary material like fibre-reinforced plastic with urushi (Japanese lacquer) and crafted with traditional lacquer techniques.
Until 1 May – SOIL, Sheung Wan

CORN SHUK MEI HO: SWIM AND STROLLS
Featuring paintings and drawings from the series The Night Swims and Botanical Gardens by Hong Kong contemporary artist Corn Ho, the exhibition aims to explore the deepest levels of the human subconscious, and also showcases her application with newly experimented medium Beeswax.
Until 2 May – Gallery by the Harbour, Tsim Sha Tsui