Art enthusiasts, get ready because you have plenty of art exhibitions to visit and explore in Hong Kong this November. From reflections on the artist and host-guest dynamic to deep dives into history and consumption, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter preference or taste. This month will also provide a chance to witness the works of Mark Rothko, Yayoi Kusama, and Nobuyoshi Araki. Check out these 9 must-see art exhibitions happening in Hong Kong this November 2024.
Whether you’re an experienced art aficionado or someone dipping their toes into the local art scene, the November exhibitions across Hong Kong offer a diverse range of shows. Dive into immersive installations from Tai Kwun, Para Site, and St. James’ Creation. Or, explore themes of the role of the artist with Hanart TZ; overconsumption and waste management at WOAW Gallery; the reimagined mundane in Soluna Fine Art; and the connection between humanity and nature with 10 Chancery Lane Gallery. This November, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to view masterpieces by experts of their craft at New Art Est-Ouest and Sotheby’s Maison. Don’t miss out on these art exhibitions in Hong Kong this November 2024.
Must-See Art Exhibitions in Hong Kong: November 2024
Painting, Its Reasons to Be
Why does an artist paint? Throughout the process, artists tend to simply follow their conviction that “it must be this way”. As the audience, ponder on this question while going through local artist Au Hoi-lam’s oeuvre. In her first solo exhibition in eight years, local artist Au presents Painting, Its Reasons to Be with Hanart TZ. The audience can view over 30 of her works from the past 20 years. Many of these artworks are also on view in public for the first time, showcasing the geometry and numbers that inform her style. By viewing these paintings, visitors can slowly piece together Au’s “reasons for painting”.
Date: October 19 – November 30
Venue: 2/F, Mai On Industrial Building, 17-21 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung
Website: hanart.com
DigiRadiance: GOLD_LEAD_WOOD_COAL
In the second installation of DigiRadiance, Tai Kwun is commissioning New Zealand artist Lisa Reihana to create a multi-channel video installation. The work invites audiences to join a funeral procession, inspired by the real-life story of the SS Ventnor, which sank while carrying coal and 500 boxes of the remains of Chinese gold miners. The project sheds light on the struggles and hardships of Chinese gold miners in the Otago region of New Zealand during the 1800s. Following four fictional characters — a Chinese merchant, a Maori Whine Wahine, a female inmate at Victoria Prison, and an Indian prison guard — the story slowly unfolds to expose issues like foreign labour, longing, and displacement.
Date: November 2 – November 30
Venue: F Hall Studio, Tai Kwun, 1o Hollywood Rd, Central
Website: taikwun.hk
Intimate Exposure: The Art of Araki
Explore this rare opportunity to glimpse into the works of renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. Presented by New Art Est-Ouest Auctions with the support of Seefood Room, the show dives into Araki’s world of eroticism, intimacy, and desire. Visitors can view his Polaroid photography and the infamous photographer’s bespoke wooden furniture created in collaboration with ARTOX GROUP. Accompanying the exhibition is a live shibari (the Japanese art of rope bondage) performance by Hong Kong-based artists, provoking conversations about photography, design, and performance art. Take note that this exhibition is only open to people above the age of 18.
Date: November 2 – December 21
Venue: 7/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queens Road Central, Central
Website: est-ouest.co.jp
The Embrace and the Passage
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In this interactive exhibition, Para Site and curator Jessi Kwok invites visitors to contemplate the host-guest dynamic, marked by codependence, negotiation, or even conflict. Through an immersive installation that envelops and disorients the senses, the exhibition questions intimacy, hospitality, and coexistence during times of transition and displacement. Walk through the installation as artist Michele Chu plays the role of “host”. Meanwhile, artists Florence Lam, Monique Yim, and Bunny Cadag will present live works and performances, reimagining the role of “guest” through body movement, improvisation, and audience participation. Explore the shifting relationships and perspectives in this exhibition for yourself.
Date: November 2 – February 23
Venue: 10B, 10/F, Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King’s Road,
Quarry Bay
Website: para-site.art
Modern and Contemporary at Sotheby’s Maison
Here’s a rare chance to see some masterpieces from modern and contemporary art with your own eyes. The highlight is Mark Rothko’s Untitled (Yellow and Blue), his first major work to go under the hammer in Asia. Other major pieces include work from Zao Wou-Ki’s Hurricane Period as well as a rare Yayoi Kusama piece, Hat. The Kusama piece has been in the private collection of Dr. Ryutaro Takahashi for more than 20 years, and now it’s finally coming to auction. Expect to see the works of other artists such as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and George Condo on display too. These major pieces will also be the first major Modern and Contemporary art exhibition at Sotheby’s Maison ahead of the inaugural evening and day sales.
Date: November 4 – November 10 (Evening Auction) October 31 – November 11 (Day Auction)
Venue: LANDMARK CHATER, 8 Connaught Road Central, Central
Website: sothebys.com
MusiCLAY
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Stimulate your senses in this unique art exhibition that blends music with ceramics. St. James’ Creation is bringing together 17 interdisciplinary artists to break down the traditional boundaries of art. Visitors can explore the three main themes: Electro-Ceramic Universe, Voices of Nature, and Clay Spectrum. Each theme challenges the audience’s understanding of ceramic art by fusing sound and matter. People can also interact with the artworks to create music while also immersing themselves in a world of melodies and rhythms, transforming the venue into one big performance stage.
Date: November 5 – November 19
Venue: G/F, 85 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
Website: sjc.sjs.org.hk
Pop Craft Structure
WOAW Gallery is presenting Korean artist Gyuhan Lee’s solo exhibition. In his works, packaging materials like paper bags and shoe boxes become his medium. Lee gives these oft-discarded materials a second life by weaving recycled fibres with traditional Korean paper. Together with steel, cardboard, and plywood, the upcycled medium slowly takes structure and transforms into furniture or furnishings. Iconic brand logos are visible throughout the pieces, putting our society’s consumerist behaviour front and centre. At the same time, Lee’s process reimagines waste management and opens up the boundless possibilities of upcycling.
Date: November 7 – December 16
Venue: 3 Sun Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Website: woawgallery.com
Invitation
Hong Kong-based Korean artist Zang Zong-son is presenting her first solo exhibition with Soluna Fine Art. Using vibrant colours and intricate patterns, Zang highlights mundane objects and landscapes and then transforms them into extraordinary visual narratives. During her process, the artist blends spontaneous intuition with deliberate contemplation, creating abstract yet recognisable forms. The exhibition offers an Invitation to guests to see the world through Zang’s eyes, where imagination and reality meet.
Date: November 14 – December 21
Venue: G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan
Website: solunafineart.com
Inner Nature — Return to Innocence
Check out the debut solo exhibition of Mongolian artist ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan in Hong Kong at 10 Chancery Lane. The artist utilises a unique mix of materials and techniques. The result is a one-of-a-kind style featuring embroidery, sewing, and appliqué using materials like fabric, pens, thread, acrylic, oil, and printing. Through her works, she explores the relationship between humanity and nature, which is crucial yet fading. At the same time, she encourages the audience to reflect on their bond with Mother Nature, and perhaps rekindle it.
Date: November 15 – January 11
Venue: 10 Chancery Lane, Central
Website: 10chancerylanegallery.com
Hero image: Yayoi Kusama, After Sunset, 1977. Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Featured image: Nobuyoshi Araki, Untitled. Courtesy of New Art Est-Ouest.
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