Jointly curated by Mr Hing Chao, Mr Henry Lu and Ms Amanda Wang Youlin, the exhibition will showcase nearly 200 exhibits of Central Africa, spanning the 19th to the early 20th centuries, allowing visitors to appreciate the three treasures of Central African art––sculptures, masks, and weapons––and understand their fundamental roles in society. This groundbreaking exhibition will transform the gallery into an immersive theatre through new media technologies, allowing visitors to appreciate Central African art from all angles.

The exhibition is organised into three main sections—(1) Ritual Sculpture – Invocation; (2) Masks – Transfiguration; (3) Weapons – Social & Symbolic Action—as well as a section on Geographical Zones. Additionally, the exhibition (re)interprets the arts reflecting the beliefs, rituals and sociocultural memories of the people through five media art installations curated by Dr Yumeng Hou, spread across sections. This engaging journey invites visitors to perceive art through multi-sensory channels while encouraging them to interact within the boundaries of sacred, spiritual experience.

Venue address: 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong