Features
Featuring stories, interviews, articles and events that reveal undercurrents in the art world around us.
Looking Out: A symbiotic network of art beyond Hong Kong
Across southern China, art institutions are reimagining their roles in a shifting cultural landscape. Mankit Lai traces the evolving ecosystems of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Macao—where museums, fairs, and biennials adapt with resilience, forging networks that nurture collaboration and amplify cross-regional impact.
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Inside Hong Kong’s Artist Studios
In a city where space is a rare luxury, the studios of Hong Kong artists offer intimate glimpses into their creative processes. Tiffany Luk explores a range of creative environments—from residency programmes to community print labs—revealing the diverse ways artists shape and navigate their unique environments.
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How two Asian contemporary art spaces are redefining the gallery scene
Most of us have heard the same tired stereotypes about art galleries: they’re “intimidating,” “posh,” run by “snobbish” gallerists, and filled with art that’s invariably “expensive” or “impossible to understand”. A recent survey conducted in the UK further reinforces these misconceptions, which include the belief that galleries only display paintings and that visitors are expected to be quiet.
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Monica Hsiao and Henry Chu on Art, Emotion, and the Personal Narrative
Collectors Monica Hsiao and Henry Chu offer compelling perspectives on the motivations and philosophies that drive their acquisitions. More than mere accumulation, their collecting journeys represent profound explorations of personal identity, emotional resonance, and the narratives embedded within art itself.
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Residencies Take Hong Kong Artists to the Ends of the Earth—and Back
A growing number of Hong Kong artists have been pursuing residencies across the globe. Aside from an opportunity for cultural exchange, immersion in a different environment inspires experimentation, improves visibility, and can sometimes even transform an artist’s practice.
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From Self to Others: What do young Hong Kong artists have in mind?
Despite spending half of their university life on Zoom, the art graduates of 2024—from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and Hong Kong Art School (HKAS)—exhibited a shared concern on individual relationships with others, their attentiveness to the pressing issues in the society, and their capability to embrace life’s unpredictable nature.
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