From design fairs to gallery openings, workshops and parties—there is always a smorgasbord of events to entice design and cultural connoisseurs in this city. We highlight a few of our favourites:
Murakami vs Murakami Exhibition
Japanese super-star artist Takashi Murakami, who has thrilled as much as confounded the contemporary art world with his striking, outlandish works, presents a major survey exhibition titled Murakami vs Murakami at Tai Kwun Contemporary from June 1 to September 1.
Featuring over 60 paintings and sculptures from divergent ends of his oeuvre, from large-scale post-apocalyptic works to his optimistic flower pieces, as well as some of the artist’s iconic and outlandish costume designs to be showcased for the first time—this survey looks at the intriguing paradoxes embodied in the work and life of Takashi Murakami, and the multifaceted cultural phenomenon he has spurred.
A host of related activities will also take place, including a public discussion with Takashi Murakami and Tobias Berger on June 1 and a special pop-up store featuring Murakami’s products will also open in F Hall Studio over the course of the exhibition.
June 1 to September 1, 2019. JC Contemporary & F Hall Studio at Block 17, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central. taikwun.hk
André Brasilier in Hong Kong
French painter and printmaker André Brasilier marks his 90th birthday this year with a solo exhibition titled André Brasilier in Hong Kong.
The dynamic retrospective charts the momentous career of the Saumur-born Brasilier, who has been painting for over 65 years, in a series of oil-on-canvas or watercolour works that focus on the themes of horses, nature, music and women. With influences of Expressionism and Japanese ‘Edo’ print work, the artist draws from language, sounds and colours in an attempt to create natural beauty untouched by daily trivialities and events.
June 13 to July 28, 2019. Opera Gallery, W Place, 52 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong. operagallery.com
Taking the Stage at ArtisTree
Local cultural space ArtisTree serves up five intriguing plays from June 12 to 23, including No Kids by Ad Infinitum and If Not Me, Who? by Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation’s founder Lindsey McAlister, which shine the spotlight on highly debated issues from environmental concerns to diversity and gender.
June 12 to 23, 2019. Quarry Bay, King's Rd, 979 Taikoo Place, Cambridge House. taikooplace.com/artistree
Marc Newson’s Furniture Exhibition
Celebrated industrial designer Marc Newson presents his latest limited edition furniture pieces at Gagosian Hong Kong. The London-based Sydney native revisits his roots as a jeweller with an exploration of rare decorative processes, including the ancient Chinese enamelling technique of cloisonné, in a series of stunning pieces that span tables, chairs, and lounges that impress with exquisitely detailed craftsmanship.
From now until July 27. Gagosian, 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central. gagosian.com
Discover Your Colour
Inspired by aura photographer, luxury department store Lane Crawford recently unveiled a new geodesic dome as part of its new campaign ‘Discover Your Colour’ in its IFC store.
Sure to serve up plenty of fun for families and the snap-happy alike, the installation is adorned in the stunning artwork, Candy Mountain, by celebrated emerging Chinese artist, Zhou Fan, and features a specially designed camera that captures and translates electromagnetic waves. The fluorescent colours of the work create a kaleidoscopic fusion of the artist’s impressions of reality and fantasy.
From now until June 11. Lane Crawford IFC mall, 8 Finance St, Central. lanecrawford.com
