During the Renaissance (14th – 17th centuries), European jewelry transformed from symbols of status into intricate masterpieces, shining as a true "golden age" of craftsmanship. From the Golden Fleece to the Peregrina pearl, along with badges, signet rings, and watches on chains, European Renaissance jewelry has captured the imagination of both collectors and jewelers, inspiring numerous revival movements in the 18th and 19th centuries. This period truly marked a cultural and artistic revolution. Thanks to these influences, a refined and sophisticated style emerged and spread across Europe in the 16th century, continuing to inspire jewelers long after. Join our talk to appreciate the intricate ornaments that adorn paintings, sculptures, and regal figures—those timeless designs have become part of pop culture and global iconography.

07 Jun 2026, 2:30PM (Sun)

Venue address: Theatre, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Curators Shirley Lau and Tobias Berger will join three interdisciplinary speakers to explore how, within their respective practices, "dreamcore" becomes a way of processing rapid change, memory, and loss—rather than mere nostalgia. They will also discuss whether the meaning of their work shifts as it circulates through galleries, concept stores, and homes. In this era of hybrid forms and reconstructed nostalgia, how does our generation navigate the emotional pulse between memories of prosperity and the uncertainties of the present?

Speakers: Artist Peng Ke, Bu Jiaxin, Founder, envy envy and Lai Onying, Co-founder of YAT PIT

Moderators: Curators Shirley Lau and Tobias Berger

Time: 6 June, 4-6pm

Location: Serakai Studio, 8/F Remex Centre, 42 Wong Chuk Hang Road

10 Chancery Lane Gallery is pleased to present We Are The Sea, a solo exhibition by Filipino artist Josephine Turalba, curated by Caroline Ha Thuc. Drawing inspiration from Pacific thinker Epeli Hauʻofa’s powerful declaration—“We are the sea, we are the ocean”—Turalba invites audiences to shift perspective: from land-bound isolation to an expansive, oceanic worldview in which no island stands alone and all beings are interconnected. 

RSVP at rsvp@10clg.com

6 Jun, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Gallery address: G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central

Precious coral has captivated humanity for millennia. What is precious coral? An animal, a plant, or a mineral? 

Its rich cultural importance is evident, from its use in ancient protective amulets to its esteemed place in Renaissance art and Art Deco jewelry. Its vivid and diverse hues —ranging from red, orange, pink, to white— and its distinctive porcelain luster continue to inspire jewelers, designers, and collectors alike.

Join us to connect the natural wonders of precious coral with the realms of art and science, offering a fresh perspective on these ocean treasures.

Speakers: Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Mathilde Berger-Rondouin

Date: Saturday, 23rd May. Cocktail Reception: 2:30 - 3 p.m. Conversation: 3 - 4 p.m.

Free of charge, booking required.
Location: K11 Art House, Level 4, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

"Precious Coral, from Curiosity to Treasures" is an exhibition dedicated to a unique biogenic gemstone that has captivated humanity for millennia. For thousands of years, humans have utilized precious coral as protective amulets and objects. Scientists and collectors have studied and gathered them for hundreds of years, often displaying them in cabinets of curiosity.

While the term 'coral' encompasses thousands of marine species, only a select few from the family Coralliidae are used in jewelry and decorative objects, earning them the designation "Precious Coral" as named by the jewelry and gemstone experts.

Join collectors Enzo Liverino and George Lu as they share their first encounters with precious coral and their fascinating journey of collecting these precious specimens and objets d’art. They will be accompanied by our exhibition's scientific advisor, Rui Galopim de Carvalho, who will explore the intricate world of precious coral.

Speakers: Enzo Liverino, Geroge Lu, Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Ann Lee
Saturday, 23rd May. Cocktail Reception: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Conversation: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Free of charge, booking required
Location: K11 Art House, Level 4, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Join us next Saturday, 16 May, 3PM HKT, at Soluna Fine Art for an artist talk with Hong Kong-based Filipino American artist Jon Poblador, who will be presenting his solo exhibition San Gimignano. In this conversation, Poblador will share insights into his practice, reflecting on the experience that inspired this new body of work and his approach to painting as a meditative, process-driven act. We look forward to seeing you there!

16 May 2026 (Saturday) 3-4 PM

Venue address: G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan

Join contemporary artist William Lim in conversation with Nicholas Stephens as he discusses his vibrant new series of paintings inspired by Hangzhou across changing seasons, times, and weather. Surrounded by the works themselves, William will share how history, Eastern philosophy, and the Chinese garden have shaped his creative process.

The discussion will also include an opportunity for audience questions, offering a chance to engage more deeply with the artist and his work.

18 Apr, 2026 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Gallery address: 105–107, 1/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, Central

Hosted at AAA’s library, this year’s Annual Artist’s Lecture welcomes Zhang Xiaogang as our guest speaker. Zhang Xiaogang is a renowned contemporary Chinese artist based in Beijing. A graduate in oil painting from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with iconic figurative and surreal works that explore Chinese history, identity, and collective memory.

Asia Art Archive began working with Zhang in 2007 to digitise his archive, and we collaborate with him again this year on a two-chapter exhibition celebrating AAA’s 25th anniversary. In this lecture, Zhang reflects his archive and his relationship to his personal history.

10am to 11am: Brunch Reception

11am to 12:30pm: Lecture

RSVP required.
Venue address: 11/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan

Book Talk: The Center Lies on the Outside: Rirkrit Tiravanija and the Art of Noji 爐址 (Croma Editions, 2025). The book brings together stories formed around Next Door to the Museum, a rural farmhouse turned artist residency in Jeju, South Korea, reflecting on land-based living inspired by site-specific work by Rirkrit Tiravanija, commissioned for the 3rd Jeju Biennale.

Yujin Lee (Korean, Co-author / Translator) and other speakers to be announced soon.

Biography:
Yujin Lee (b. 1986 in Daegu, Korea) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Jeju Island. She earned a BFA from Cornell University and an MFA in Visual Arts from Columbia University. After living in Berlin (2010-2013) and New York (2013-2017), she purchased and renovated a farmhouse in Jeju Island, where she lives and runs an alternative artist residency, Next Door to the Museum. Lee is currently pursuing a PhD in Cultural Mediation at Yonsei University in Seoul.

RSVP required.

Hong Kong Literary Festival 2026

HK-based authors Ysabelle Cheung, Kaitlin Chan, and Karen Cheung reflect on how the female body serves as a symbol and an experience in writing.

This intimate conversation brings together three Hong Kong–based authors—Ysabelle Cheung, Kaitlin Chan, and Karen Cheung to explore their creative practices and storytelling approaches. Focusing on character interiority, the discussion examines how inner lives are shaped, revealed, and challenged on the page. The authors also reflect on how the female body appears in their work: as a site, symbol, and lived experience. Through close attention to voice, perspective, and embodiment, this talk offers insight into how contemporary fiction engages with identity, intimacy, and the complexities of writing women’s stories in and from Hong Kong.

Date: March 8, Sun
Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Venue: Fringe Club - Fringe Dairy
Address: Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Price: HKD198
Language: English

This talk will focus on Chinoiserie – the distinctive 17th- to 18th-century European aesthetic inspired by Chinese culture – and Chinese export watercolours from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Examining works of art from two renowned European collections, museum curators will explore the layers of meaning surrounding the early reception, reimagining, and interpretation of Chinese art in Europe.

Whether conceptualising China as a place of exoticism and otherness or attempting to make sense of China's cultural differences for Western audiences, these featured artworks reveal various perspectives that tell us as much about the West's self-perception as they do about China. Join us on a journey through the institutional history of art acquisition, where we will address critical issues such as collecting policy, cultural authenticity, knowledge representation, and decolonisation.

The conversation will be conducted in English with English-Cantonese simultaneous interpretation.

Speakers:

Dr. Birgitta Augustin | Curator of Chinese Art, Museum für Asiatische Kunst (Asian Art Museum) in Berlin

Dr. Hongxing Zhang | Senior Curator, Asia Department, V&A Museum

On the occasion of the exhibition Zhang Xiaoli: Wandering Mindscape, debut solo exhibition in Hong Kong
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Artist: Zhang Xiaoli
Guest speaker: Prof Zhou Jin
Moderator: Yelin Qiu

Opening reception: Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 3 PM - 6 PM
Address: 1904 Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Road, Aberdeen

Talk and Walking Tour with City Unseen

Using a Hong Kong lens, this programme examines how water has been preserved and controlled to sustain a city’s rapid development. The two-part event opens with a talk which will offer a critical reflection on Hong Kong’s reservoirs and drainage networks, followed by a walking tour from Para Site to the North Point harbourfront to examine the detour of the coastline walking path.

Saturday, 31 January 2026, 3:00–6:00pm 
*Participants are free to join either one or both sessions

• 3–4:30pm
  Talk, Para Site 10/F
  In English, by Carine Lai, urbanist and researcher

• 5–6pm
  Walking tour, Para Site 10/F to North Point harbourfront
  In English, led by Carine Lai
  In Cantonese, led by Phoebe Tsui, creative professional

Registration required here

Come along for an after-hours journey into the poetic world of Central Asian culture!

The event will start with a tour of the art exhibition Gulnur Mukazhanova: Dowry of the Soul, led by curator Wang Weiwei. You will be greeted by traditional Central Asian music wafting through the gallery, where dance artists Pasha Umer and Celine Laurelle Tang will perform a Kazakh folk dance amid a labyrinth of textile artworks. After that, stay with us for a post-performance talk with the curator and artists!

Also included in this unique experience are two complimentary drinks and a felt souvenir to take home. Rhythmic steps, dynamic movements, bold colours and great conversations – it will be a wonderful Friday evening for any culture lover.

$340 | RSVP

Date: 30.01.2026, 7:30-9:00pm

Language: Post-performance talks will be conducted in English and Mandarin with informal Cantonese interpretation

Hong Kong Art School continues the Master Talks Series to offer professional art education for industry professionals and enthusiasts in 2026. The series covers diverse topics, featuring a stellar line-up of instructors, including internationally renowned artists, local Hong Kong artists, and Hong Kong Art School lecturers, blending global trends with local insights.

Co-organised by Hong Kong Art School and Chao Lee Art Foundation Ltd, the fourth talk, “In Conversation with Scottish Portrait Artist Jennifer McRae”, will be led by Scottish portrait artist Jennifer McRae and will take place on 27 January 2026. The talk will also feature curator and advisor Monica Chung as the guest moderator.

Venue address: 10/F, Hong Kong Art School, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

"Zoom-in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy" Talk Series

To coincide with the exhibition “Mini-figures in Paintings”, the HKMoA has invited Prof Tong Kam-tang, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to share his insights on the significance, portrayal and appreciation of figures in Chinese landscape paintings. 

Date: 2026.01.24 (Sat), 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Speaker: Prof Tong Kam-tang
Language: Cantonese 

Venue: The Hall, 1/F, HKMoA

Remarks: Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the event commences. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What happens when stories from Central Asia meet contemporary dance in Hong Kong?

In one special evening, dance artist Alice Ma will transform CHAT’s gallery into a living stage. After a curator-led tour of Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova’s solo exhibition, Dowry of the Soul, Ma will bring you into a labyrinth of 84 felt paintings through improvisation. From texture and colour to movement and gesture, the artworks and Ma will engage in a dialogue across cultures and media, drawing you into the free realm of contemplation and emotion.

The performance is followed by an intimate conversation between Ma and Wang Weiwei, the exhibition’s curator. You can also enjoy two complimentary drinks and a felt souvenir to take home with as you gain insight into their inspirations.

$340 | RSVP

Date: 22.01.2026, 7:30-9:00pm

Language: Post-performance talks will be conducted in English and Mandarin with informal Cantonese interpretation

Together with the Chao Lee Art Foundation, Asia Society Hong Kong Center is pleased to present an artist’s talk by British portrait artist, Benjamin Sullivan. Based in Suffolk, UK, Sullivan is a BP National Portrait Gallery award winner whose oeuvre includes commissioned portraits of distinguished subjects; scientists, writers and academics to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Celebrated for his sensitive, closely observed depictions, he blends classical technique with a distinctly modern eye to reveal not just how people look, but who they are. Sullivan will share insights into his practice as a portrait painter with a presentation of significant works throughout his career including the seminal paintings; All Souls College and HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The Q&A session will be moderated by London-based curator Monica Chung.

Thu 22 Jan 2026 6 - 7:40 p.m.

Tickets and details.

• How do all things—vast as galaxies or small as bodies—move under the push and pull of inner and outer gravities?  

• Must one wander through distortion and darkness before hope can reappear?

Next Thursday and on a weekend in December, Guest Insights welcomes the re-debut of artist duo 'Chosen' for a performance responding to the exhibition ‘The Orbit of Hope’, articulating the works through a delicate weaving of bodily forms.

This enactment explores the dual polarities of existence, where the painstaking quest for peace conjures shifts in identity. On the border between the ephemeral instant and infinite cosmos, or within the present world’s dim, contorted, and conflicted expanse, how might one reorient life’s course through the planetary gaze?

The culmination invites all to a guided meditation and contemplative sharing, a still moment for reflection and collective breath. The artist collective 'Chosen' emerges from speculative fabulation and 'void punk' artist Holok Chen, alongside critic and Kohn dancer Gabriel Lee.

Session 1: 27 Nov 2025 (THU), 7:30 pm

Session 2: 20 Dec 2026 (SAT), 2:30 pm (Language: Cantonese)

Please, register in advance.

In the first week of December, Berlin-based artist, educator, and independent publisher Claudia de la Torre will visit Hong Kong to mentor 8 local artist groups in creating their own photographic artists’ books.

If you wish to:

• Get a first look at 8 freshly created photographic artists’ books

• See how the 8 groups of artists transformed their ideas into a book form

• Gain insights from Claudia’s experiences in publishing, creating, and teaching in Europe

• Learn about Claudia’s observations and reflections on the masterclass, and her suggestions for the works’ future development

Register online now to reserve your spot!

6 December 2025 3pm-5:30pm

Venue address: 16/F, Chun Wo Commercial Centre, 23-29 Wing Wo Street, Central

Following the success of the Nouvelle Vague exhibition by photographer Chantal Stoman we are delighted to take the opportunity of her upcoming visit to Hong Kong to welcome you to a convivial gathering with a presentation of her work.

Chantal Stoman is a French photographer and filmmaker based in Paris. She spent her early years as a fashion photographer. In 2005, after a decade of collaborating with the fashion industry, she began a new chapter with art photography projects.

Thursday 4 December 6:30 to 8:30pm

Gallery address: GF 74 Hollywood Road, Central

Curiosity has long fuelled Italian innovation, fostering a dynamic exchange between disciplines and ideas. This spirit drives creativity across arts, architecture, fashion, and manufacturing, epitomised by the "Made in Italy" commitment to excellence and synergy of diverse talents. Similarly, Hong Kong's design landscape thrives on blending Eastern wisdom with Western influence, pushing beyond comfort zones to create meaningful cultural and design innovations through bold experimentation. Both design communities highlight the transformative power of curiosity and creativity in shaping their legacies and driving excellence. 

Venue address: Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Tickets

The Art Business Conference is pleased to reveal the full programme for its inaugural Hong Kong Edition, taking place on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, at Christie’s Asia Pacific Headquarters at The Henderson.

The half-day conference, chaired by Georgina Adam, journalist and author specialising in the art market, will bring together leading voices from across the international art world to discuss the most pressing developments shaping the global and regional art markets.

It will feature a dynamic series of engaging conversations, presentations, and panels exploring the evolution of the Asian art ecosystem, the intersection of art and finance, and how Hong Kong continues to set new standards for the global art world.

With a strong line-up of industry leaders, the inaugural Hong Kong edition will provide a forum for art market professionals to exchange knowledge, build networks, and explore opportunities across the region and beyond.

For tickets and the full programme, please refer to website.

If you are into street art and graffiti in Hong Kong, you may find the name and the face of Alexandra Unrein (Alex) familiar. Alex, aka streetartorama, is a street art photographer, tour guide and author. Over her 15 years of dwelling in Hong Kong, she has immersed herself in the vibrant world of street art, conducting personal interviews and capturing the essence of the city through her lens.

Lately, she has taken up another daunting task of self-publishing a book on Hong Kong Street Art. Self-publishing means a process of taking on all roles of a traditional publisher, from writing and editing to design, from marketing to distribution. For Alex, it also means selecting her own photographs, communicating with the artists she interviewed and flying between Berlin, where her designer and adviser lives, and Hong Kong, where the printing and distributing will take place.

While the journey of self-publishing might not be as colourful as the street art in Hong Kong, it is for sure exciting if not unnerving. Whether you are interested in Hong Kong Street art or you are planning to self-publish your own photobook, we welcome you to join the sharing and Book Launch with Alex on 25th October.

Sharing: 365 days - My incredible Journey of Self-Publishing Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Book Launch - COLOURFUL HONG KONG – STREET ART STORIES Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Venue address: 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

Walk Japan is widely regarded as a pioneer in immersive walking tours across Japan. Their fully guided journeys blend the country’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty, taking travelers beyond the beaten path to discover rural landscapes, traditional towns, and scenic trails. Each small-group tour is led by expert guides and often follows a specific theme, from ancient pilgrimage routes and samurai paths to cultural deep dives, offering an authentic and educational way to experience Japan.

Llew Thomas, Managing Director of Walk Japan, and Carole Nicolas, Private Tours Coordinator, warmly invite you to join them for an engaging evening. Whether you’ve already booked a tour, are considering one, or are simply curious to learn more about their journeys, they would be delighted to meet you and to reconnect with anyone who has previously travelled with Walk Japan.

RSVP via info@bluelotus-gallery.com

Gallery address: 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan

Over the past two months at Para Site’s 10/F space, Sam Lui has devoted her residency tothe  reflection and retelling of ‘Wendy’s Wok World’—a persona-driven project thatunpacks the  disciplinary world of wok-cooking alongside questions of purity, secrecy, andauthenticity. Through the Bad Purity Book Club and her studio research, Sam hascollected and deepened her conception of how authority and identity are performed,fractured, and concealed.

In this closing gathering, Sam is joined by Wendy, who rarely appears at the same time.When both are present in the same room—artist and persona, self and other—what kind ofdialogue emerges? What is purity to them, what secrets do they carry, and where doesauthenticity reside? Blending narratives, (auto)biographies, and performances, Saminvites us to witness these layered conversations take shape.

This gathering also marks the final day of Sam’s residency, a chance to bring togetherfriends and communities in celebration. Join us to close this chapter together.

Performance at 5:30pm

Join us at #SouthsideSaturday on Sat, 20 September 2025, for special happenings including openings, tours and more!

Check the website for more details.

Can a trickle reverse a stream? Can a loss mitigate a loss?

This public gathering traces the hidden currents within hydrological cycles, weather patterns, and financial systems. Hosted in response to the exhibition ‘Empty Set’ by Pratchaya Phinthong, the symposium opens a nebulous space to connect research, art, science, performance and other speculative practices in conversation together. 

Bringing together artists, weather-forecasters, scientists, and other thinkers from the region, the programme asks: what role do ideas of risk, deep-time perspectives and other speculative instruments play in relation to our understanding of ‘tipping points’? If societal stability is a delicate balance, what futures do its various relationships hold, and what erupts when its various cycles change or break?

Participants: Jaime Chu, Peter Clift, Dr Jimmy Jiao, Kwan Q Li, Lucy Siyao Liu, Gary Zhexi Zhang

Check the website for details and the full programme.

In English
No registration required

From Jingdezhen to Hong Kong: Reimagining Porcelain Today

Julie & Jesse is a creative duo renowned for their investigative approach to found objects from Hong Kong and Jingdezhen. Through experimentation, they transform ceramic shards into new art forms. Rooted in curiosity, they reject the predetermined functionality imposed by societal or cultural norms, redefining these materials with fresh purpose. By distilling individuality and origin into each object, their works become a poetic testament to exceptional craftsmanship.

Saturday 6 September, 3pm

Gallery address: 7/F M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road