The panoramic exhibition Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008 presents twenty-first century art that addresses changes in social realities in China and their impacts on the world. Framed through the dual lenses of digital technology and the manufacturing supply chain, the two chapters, titled Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud (26 Sep 2025 to 4 […]
The Yijing, or Book of Changes, is unquestionably a quintessential Chinese cultural heritage. Confucianism and Daoism have their common roots here. Ancient Chinese philosophy, science, and statecraft and even modern living have all drawn inspiration from it. As a classical divination document and a philosophical exposition, this book has an enduring imprint on many aspects […]
This month, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and Tai Kwun have invited friends, families, and seasonal wanderers alike to rediscover the simple joys of giving and togetherness with HKJC x Tai Kwun – Simple Gifts of Joy 2025. Supported by HKJC, the historic site has come alive as the city’s cultural winter playground, intertwining […]
Tai Kwun is thrilled to present the 2026 edition of InnerGlow, marking half a decade of immersive light artistry where mapped projections bring heritage architecture to life. This year, Tai Kwun’s Parade Ground and historic Barrack Block façade will set the scene for a funky disco journey nightly from 6:30pm to 9pm. In addition, the […]
Tai Kwun Contemporary presents Stay Connected: Supplying the Globe, the second chapter of Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008. More than 70 artworks from over 40 participating artists re-examine China’s role as the world’s centre for the production and logistics that sustain modern life. They give insights into the individual stories, family histories, and […]
This March, immerse yourself in an enchanting urban encounter with Shetland ponies amidst the heritage buildings of Tai Kwun! History comes alive as an archival photograph from the 1890s reveals that horses once graced these very grounds. Drawing inspiration from these evocative glimpses of the past, Ponies on Parade reunites gentle, family-friendly Shetland ponies with […]
This edition of Art After Hours is centred around the theme of embodied knowledge and explores the body as a site of expression that invites audiences to engage with lived experience and critical inquiries relevant to contemporary society. By emphasising liveness, interaction and the rawness of vulnerability, the programme challenges notions of gender roles, identity […]
An actor stands on the stage. His name is Tai, he is from Hong Kong, and he begins to tell a story. It is about himself, his life, and his background. He tells of an assault of which he was the victim. Suddenly, he stops. He says that some of what he said was not […]
Eccentric with a sense of humour uniquely his own, Guangzhou choreographer ErGao (He Qiwo) returns to Tai Kwun with his latest work inspired by fabrics. Following Disco–Teca (2018) and Butterfly Island (2023), On the Up Grade weaves whimsical dances with quirky knockoff-inspired aesthetics into dazzling wax prints while extending the artist’s long–standing concern for the […]
In May this year, Tai Kwun will join forces with Blindcat Music to present a three-day mini-music festival, inviting a diverse lineup of local independent artists and bands to perform live and share the vibrant spectrum of Hong Kong’s music culture with audiences. Chilled Steps: Sonic Awakening kicks off with two stylistically distinct singer-songwriters: Gwenji […]
A breathtaking performance by CNAC, France’s National Center for Circus Arts. A French collective blending music and visual art into transformative performances. It explores conflict –internal, within a company, a society, a world. Inspiration comes from the richness of interactions with oneself and others, from the beauty of flaws, the violence of repressed or expressed […]
Curated by Hong Kong designer, educator, and founder of CCS Interior Design Studio, Clement Cheng, the exhibition titled When Art Meets Horse will be presented at Tai Kwun during 23-29 May 2026. The project brings together creators from diverse disciplines, using Hong Kong’s rich horse racing culture as a starting point, it transforms symbols and […]