This February, Hong Kong offers various cultural events and happenings not to be missed. From classical music concerts, contemporary art exhibitions to immersive and multimedia experiences, as well as a retrospective of masterpieces from the Renaissance, there is something for everyone.
SELECTION OF EVENTS
SWIRE MAESTRO SERIES: JAAP & ALEXANDRE KANTOROW I & II
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the HK Phil and Music Director Jaap van Zweden will embark on an eight-city European tour with French pianist Alexandre Kantorow. In these two pre-tour concerts, Kantorow will play Rachmaninov’s Paganini Rhapsody and Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto. Jaap will conduct the First Symphonies of Brahms and Mahler, Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony, and the world premiere of a work by Hong Kong composer Daniel Lo.
16 & 17 February – 8pm – Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Enjoy Hong Kong’s unique visual identity as expressed through its intangible cultural heritage at Tai Kwun Parade Ground, as well as in the Prison Yard. Using digital and 3D mapping technology, Tai Kwun is covered in animations and images created by The Electric Canvas in collaboration with various Hong Kong artists.
Until 24 February – Tai Kwun
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB SERIES: TITIAN AND THE VENETIAN RENAISSANCE FROM THE UFFIZI
Showcasing prestigious collections from the world-renowned Uffizi Galleries in Italy, the exhibition features the classical works of Titian, one of the most important artists in the history of Western art, and those from Venetian School masters from the Renaissance. This is the first large scale exhibition of Titian and the Venetian School of painting in Hong Kong.
Until 28 February – HKMoA
The inaugural exhibition at Hauser & Wirth’s new location in Hong Kong features new paintings by Chinese artist Zhang Enli. These gestural canvases reflect Zhang Enli’s progression to looser, freer brushwork that has become prominent in the artist’s style in recent years and reveals the artist’s compelling and continued exploration into abstract form.
Until 9 March – Hauser & Wirth, Central
The themed exhibition of contemporary portraiture delves into the subtle resonance that transcends eras between contemporary portraiture and Pop Art. The great variety of figures on display in these 21st-century “Pop” portraits are all essentially approximations or projections of a person, an identity, or a character, questioning a person’s essence, a real self, or inner identity.
Until 8 March – Lévy Gorvy Dayan & Wei, Central
STEFAN IRVINE: ABANDONED VILLAGES OF HONG KONG
Discover the captivating allure of Hong Kong’s forgotten villages in Stefan Irvine’s solo exhibition. Stefan’s photography collection unveils the haunting beauty and hidden narratives of the city’s isolated settlements, frozen in time, and serves as a poignant reminder of life’s fleeting nature and the enduring legacy of those who preceded us.
Until 25 February – Blue Lotus Gallery, Sheung Wan
French street artist Tim Marsh returns to Hong Kong for his third show with L’Epicerie Fine Art and The Stallery. The exhibition encapsulates Marsh’s dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and theatrical mood with a palette of retro-style colours applied with spray paint, acrylic and markers. Marsh will also adorn a tram celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Dragon year and the 120th anniversary of the HK tramway.
4 – 25 February – The Stallery, Wan Chai
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