A Collection in Two Acts at Rossi&Rossi

This is not a group exhibition but a curated showcase of a private art collection. This exhibition made me very emotional in several different ways—to my own great surprise. First of all, I was really happy for Yuri van der Leest—a chance to work through his own art collection with a curator should be a unique and rather special experience. Then of course I was delighted that such a treat of an exhibition was even made—not often do we have a chance to see an exhibited art collection. I was also glad for Hong Kong artists—a big portion of what is being shown was by local artists, both established and emerging.
But personally I was extremely giddy to see some of these works again. You see, when somebody has bought an artwork from an exhibition, chances are you’ll never ever see it in your life; sure, it’s not like meeting an interesting person just to never see them again, but maybe the comparison to a movie or a book or a song will be more relatable. So having a chance to meet some of the works again, all together in one place, left me overwhelmed with pure joy. Will definitely go to see the exhibition at least one more time.

Exhibition period: 16 July — 16 September
Gallery address: 11F, M Place, Wong Chuk Hang