Reality, in its complexity, manifests through infinite variations, all determined by our perception. In this incessant flow, images are not mere static representations; they persist, resist time, dissolve, and reemerge in new forms, revealing their fluid and changing nature. Alessandro Giannì, with his new corpus of works, invites the public to explore this unstable territory, where the visible and the invisible intertwine in a continuous dialogue. As philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty stated, "We never see the world as a given, but as a field of possibilities."

The title of the exhibition, "Multiple Unrealities," is inspired by a painting from 2018 and introduces a series of works conceived between 2024 and 2025. Here, Giannì interrogates the very nature of the image, deconstructed and reworked through a creative process that enhances the evocative power of fragments. The subjects of his canvases are extracted from diverse contexts and stripped of their original meaning: sacred images, details from masterpieces of the past, or elements from his previous works. Torn from their context, these fragments transform into floating bodies, beings suspended between recognition and abstraction, memory and reinvention. This operation is not merely an act of removal but a rewriting of visual language that invites the viewer to reconsider their relationship with the image. In this sense, Giannì aligns himself with the practice of artists such as Gerhard Richter, who, through his use of "blurr," suggests that the truth of the image is intrinsically linked to its subjective perception.

Curator: Michela Sena

Opening reception: 22 February, 4-7pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang

With City of Chimeras, the Russian art collective AES+F extends its conceptual exploration of Inverso Mundus (World upside down), delving deeper into the symbolic and cultural implications of the chimera. Historically, the chimera has been associated with hybridity and monstrosity, a creature composed of disparate animal forms that, in classical mythology, signified both physical threat and metaphysical transgression. Over time, this image has evolved from a representation of chaos and danger to a broader metaphor for illusion, unattainable aspirations, and the instability of identity. AES+F’s latest series reinterprets this mythological being not as an object of fear, but as a familiar and even endearing presence—an approach that challenges traditional conceptions of beauty, normality, and the aesthetic integration of the monstrous into the everyday.

Curator: Michela Sena

Opening reception: 20th Feb, 6pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, Central

Tang Contemporary Art is honored to announce the solo exhibition of Japanese contemporary artist Ryunosuke Okazaki, which will be opening on January 11, 2025, at Wong Chuk Hang space in Hong Kong. Ryunosuke Okazaki's works are not merely a re-encoding of traditional culture; they represent a dialogue between the past and the present, cultural memory and material innovation. The surface texture of his practice reflects the complex, spiral patterns of Jomon ceramics, while beneath this texture lies a shared cultural gene imprinted in the hearts of all who exist under the influence of East Asian societies and civilizations.

The theme of this exhibition, "Oracle," is derived from ancient religions and myths, where deities convey revelations to humanity in various forms. In Japanese culture, oracles have deep roots. The "Nihon Shoki" and "Kojiki" document numerous stories of deities delivering oracles to humans, revealing divine intentions that directly influenced political, social, and cultural developments. In Okazaki's works, "oracle" ceases to symbolize absolute truth; instead, it becomes an unsolved puzzle filled with potentiality. He reflects on the philosophical propositions behind oracles through artistic language, exploring how humanity understands and responds to these revelations in the modern world.

Opening reception: 11 January, 5-7pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Gillian Ayres (1930 - 2018) was an influential English painter renowned for her large, vividly colored abstract works and prints, characterized by thick layers of pigment that draw from diverse styles and movements. 

Ayres viewed abstract painting as a vital language reflecting the energy of the 20th century and its evolving relationship with nature and society. Rather than depicting figures or landscapes, she explored the materiality of painting, often placing the canvas on the ground to engage with the physicality of her work. This approach allowed her to experiment with shapes, colors, and textures that convey a spectrum of emotions. Her early works featured thin vinyl paint in simple shapes, while her later oil paintings became more exuberant and colorful, created with thick layers of paint. Titles were often assigned post-creation, resonating more with the work's mood than its content. Ayres also produced ambitious prints using various techniques, including etching and woodcut, culminating in a significant body of graphic work in her later years.

Central to her art was a desire to touch on something beyond control, seeking to express what she termed “the end of the line,” which mutates visually in expansive colors and shapes. While influenced by American Abstract Expressionism and Colour Field Painting, her work also reflected her admiration for artists like Henri Matisse.

Opening reception: 9 January, 6-8pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, Central

Tang Contemporary Art is thrilled to present Autumn Leaves, an exploration of nostalgia and fragility through the lens of New York-based artist Nick Farhi's vibrant imagination.

A falling piano chord, an accordion of decommissioned pre-war sinks, still-lifes hung across the walls, a girl dancing in the rain while a Pacino-looking man adopts a puppy. This metamorphosis of subjects, contrasting weights of tropes and dim recollections of vintage New York cinema, center political fragility. The viewers are pulled through the offerings of individual stances; army green glasses versus a rainbow of stemware, a twitter-colored bird juxtaposes with its prey a lonely green fish.

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang

Studio Lenca’s artistic universe is a harmonious intertwining of his experiences as a professional dancer, his identity as a migrant, and a profound exploration of artistic freedom. In this exhibition, Lenca invites the audience into a world where his deep artistic vision unfolds into ever more intricate and layered narratives, expressed through painting and installation. His work boldly challenges conventional and traditional forms, offering a fresh approach to themes of migration, identity, and self-exploration.

Lenca’s background as a professional dancer profoundly shapes his artistic sensibility. Dance, as a liberating force, transcends the confines of specific places and times, and when this experience is channeled into the creative process, it expands the boundaries of artistic expression. Through dance, Lenca explores the dissolution of bodily boundaries, embracing the freedom of movement while confronting and overcoming the social and cultural borders that once confined him. Dance, an ephemeral art form, embodies intense expression through fleeting moments of movement, and this notion of ‘temporality’ resonates deeply within his painting practice, reflecting the expanded possibilities of existence discovered through the body, space, and movement.

Opening Reception on 22 November (Fri) from 6 to 8 pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, Central

Kizzo graduated from Anyang Film and Arts High School in 1996, entered the Department of Fine Arts at Suwon University in 1997. Challenging extreme family traumas, Kizzo delved into painting to confront and overcome parental dysfunctions, deep physical and mental scars, harassment, violence and brutality, despise and lack of self-esteem.

Nguyen Duc Loi pursued his artistic education at the Hanoi Fine Arts University and started exhibiting his works both in Germany and his native Vietnam. Nguyen Duc Loi’s art captivates viewers with insightful and fantasmagoric representations of the complexity of our contemporary societies, both in South East Asia and around the world. His critical observations about social crises and geopolitical partitions are translated in his art with themes of fabrication, greed, occupation, transgression, and liberation.
Curated by Larys Frogier

Opening reception: 18 October, 6-8pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen‘s Road, Central

Tang Contemporary Art is thrilled to present In Stranger Lands: Cocoa’s Journeys to Asia, an innovative touring exhibition that delves into the rich and intricate narratives surrounding chocolate and cocoa in Asia. Featuring artworks by 20 artists practising throughout the Asian region, and through a diverse array of expressions, this exhibition illuminates the journey of cocoa from its exotic origins to its current place in Asian society, uncovering both its allure and the pressing issues that accompany its production. Following its debut in Vietnam and Hong Kong, this exhibition will also be showcased in Indonesia and Philippines.

For many of us, the taste of chocolate evokes childhood memories, sweetness, and the warmth of family. In Asia, chocolates were often brought back from visits to faraway countries and received as gifts with excitement and pleasure. Today, chocolate is no longer considered an “exotic” luxury item. In addition to Western brands, many Asian countries have developed their own chocolate industries, incorporating flavors and ingredients that resonate with Asian palates. However, what lies behind the chocolate bars that we see daily on supermarket shelves remains, for many, unknown territory.

Is cocoa produced in Asia? Why has chocolate been absent for so long from the Asian culinary landscape, and can local producers meet today’s growing demand? Who are the farmers cultivating cocoa in the region, and what are the challenges they face when asked to scale up production in a sustainable way? And how do we make chocolate?

Opening reception: 17 October (Thu), 4 - 7 pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tales of Women invites viewers to explore diverse portrayals of women in the modern world plagued by eternal struggles: some embody a serene stillness, while others carry restless burdens. The exhibition’s title, “Tales of Women,” also hints at an open interpretation – each painting is a clue to a narrative that each artist has the key to but that we can witness by subtly peering through. They’re left ajar, and we peek at scenes that often strike an impression of our own. Through their work, these artists navigate the boundaries of female identity, adeptly conveying women’s deep-seated desires and hopes.

Rose Barberat | Shiqing Deng | Celia Lees | Nianxin Li | Okokume | Gabriel Rico | Alexander Skats | Mark Whalen

Opening Reception on 14 August (Sat) from 3 to 7 pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tang Contemporary Art is delighted to announce Hong Kong artist Chow Chun Fai’s solo exhibition “Map of Amnesia,” which will be held at the Central H Queen’s space from 13 Sep to 15 Oct. Encompassing works that perpetuate the artist’s practice of portraying Hong Kong’s memories and cinematography, presented are historic locations like the Mahjong House at Portland Street, Man Mo Temple, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Mido Café, and Lin Heung Tea House. Meanwhile, cinema classics like As Tears Go By 旺角卡門, A Moment of Romance 天若有情, Chungking Express 重慶森林, Comrades: Almost a Love Story 甜蜜蜜, City War 義膽紅唇, Infernal Affairs 無間道, and The Lucky Guy 行運一條龍 are also featured in the exhibition.

Created specifically for this exhibition, Chow’s latest canvas paintings are based on his photography done over the last 20 years when wandering around the city streets of Hong Kong. From there, Chow echoed his paintings with how Hong Kong films would depict particular scenes at particular times, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the collective memory in a romantic urbanity of the past, breaking the framework of time and expressing the artist's thoughts and feelings about these locations over the past several to tens of years.

Opening Reception on 13 September (Fri) from 6 to 8 pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen’s, Central

Relaxation often emphasises the spontaneity and natural state of the subject. The works in this exhibition showcase a pursuit of tranquillity through the artificial amplification of 'inaction'. To some extent, the artists have projected and reprocessed their diluted personal emotions and existential confusions onto the canvas. These silent games comprised of visual compositions set subtle puzzles that penetrate the surface of simple or contradictory narratives, allowing the viewers to slowly uncover the hidden emotions and implied clues of the creator.

These works are not just merely realistic depictions, but an artificially relaxed tranquility. The artists do not directly depict specific themes but intentionally and subtly express different concepts and various landscapes. Through reprocessing objects with a strong lens of subjectivity, a theatric scenic variation is established. This unnatural relaxation is another form of the true state of creation and a unique kind of struggle.

Liu Bin / Liu Yie / Shi Yanliang / Wang You / Yu Xuan / Zhang Hui / Zhu Zi (Wu Jian'an)

Opening Reception on 10 August (Sat) from 3 to 7 pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

For a long time, the blue sky and white clouds rarely appeared above the city where Zhao Zhao lived. For years, smog persisted, only revealing a few days of clear blue during the harsh winter north winds or the warm spring. During that time, many artists focused on expressing the realities beneath the sky, immersed in stories of people and cities shrouded in gray, which often carried strong realist implications.

However, the charm of this 'gray story' often lies in an impressionistic portrayal of the sky and landscapes, akin to the common literary device of using scenery to express emotions or themes, enhancing the atmosphere of the stories and the psychological conditions of the characters. The absence of 'blue skies' was seldom directly depicted. In that period, the city lacked a sense of clarity, transparency, and brightness, making the sky a missing aesthetic.

Gallery address: 10/F H Queens, 80 Queen's Road, Central

In his poem Two Billion Light-Years of Solitude, Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa expressed humanity's musings on the universe. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Earth is but a drop in the ocean. Throughout history, humans have explored their relationship with nature and society, delved into the connection between the human mindset and the external world, and pondered the interplay of passing time and static existence. Artists serve as vessels of fixed-point observations, keenly capturing and employing diverse media to explore and depict the current state of human society.

Artists: Ai☆Madonna / Kazuma Yamamoto / Miyu Yamada /Ryohei Nishi / Shuto Okayasu

Curated By Teki Huang, Coordinated By Keith Hui

Opening Reception on 22 June (Sat) from 4 to 7 pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang 

Tang Contemporary Art is pleased to present the solo exhibition “Extension” by the Chinese young artist Li Erpeng in the Central space in Hong Kong. The exhibition presents his unique visual language and creative paintings. This exhibition will showcase 17 new paintings, uncovering the mysterious side of Li's artistic production.

 In Li’s works, the exploration of “the existence of beings” and “the meaning of life” seem to be prominent themes. Indeed, the artist’s use of color and unique objects, which invites viewers into the realms of vast imagination. Li asserts that while his artistic practice is embedded with metaphorical contexts, the viewer’s feelings and interpretations of the artworks hold greater significance. The concept of “life” is undoubtedly an eternal topic of human exploration and concern, and each individual must have their own unique perspective on it.

Opening Reception from 4 to 6 pm

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, Central

Tang Contemporary Art Hong Kong is honored to present: "Crossing Boundaries: Contemporary Figurative Perspectives," a group show curated by Michela Sena with works by: Aniela Preston, Benzilla, Geoffrey Bouillot, Giuditta Branconi, Giuseppe Mulas, Jon Burgerman, Quinten Ingelaere, Studio Lenca, Wedhar Riyadi.

 Showcasing a melange of different expressions united by the common artistic generation the artists on show belong to, the project aims to display a fresh snapshot of contemporary painting. Specifically, what emerges from the works on display, is the intersection between a new way to conceive figurative art and the themes that characterise our contemporaneity. Not only the show has the value of documenting an era, by freezing its art in a determined instant, viewers are also captivated and driven to embark on a journey of introspection which leaves us with further inquiries and input of reflection. 

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tang Contemporary Art Hong Kong Central space is delighted to present “Ghost Town”, a solo exhibition by South Korean artist Jang Koal, known and loved for her unique painting style and artistic world. In “Ghost Town”, ghosts are not the frightening or strange entities we often think of, but coexist with us, making our daily lives more vibrant and healing us. This exhibition wittily expresses the metaphor of companionship through the theme of ghosts. The artist seeks to bridge the gap between the viewer, the work, and the artist herself. 

 Through the figure of a woman with gracefully flowing long hair, Jang Koal shares fragments of her life. The women in Jang Koal’s works exist in the artist’s parallel world. Surreal, mysterious, and sometimes ambiguous expressions unfold in her parallel world, where free fantasy and imagination take place. These release the artist into a space where rules and conditions are different from reality, creating a fascinating tension with the women’s lives in her works. 

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, Central

In the realm of art where imagination intertwines with reality, Tang Contemporary Art presents “Heart of Fearlessness” – a thought-provoking solo exhibition by artist Edgar Plans that traverses the intricate pathways of courage, determination, and emotion. This show is a vibrant tapestry, weaving narratives that spark a spectacle of introspection and wonder.

Edgar Plans' “Little Heroes” evokes associations with Shakespeare and Stan Lee, who had respectively created the classic works Hamlet and Spiderman. There, each of their heroes possess starkly different characteristics: Shakespeare's heroes are filled with pathos, often making incorrect choices for the right reasons, enduring betrayals in familial and romantic relationships, and experiencing significant emotional, behavioural, and intellectual transformations that bring conflict and tension to the story. On the other hand, Stan Lee’s heroes undergo journeys that shape them from ordinary people to extraordinary figures, thus demonstrating a mix of the flaws and vanity of ordinary people while also showcasing a side of sadness and dilemmas. It is also their responsibility to battle against evil forces, protecting all of society and humanity. Whether it is Shakespeare or Stan Lee, their works explore themes revolving around courage, the balance of ecology, and self-sacrifice.

Opening & Artist Meet and Greet: 4pm

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Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central

Convergence: From Bytes to Brushstrokes is a group exhibition that encapsulates artistic exploration in the digital age. It represents a seamless journey from the tangible and traditional art world to the digital realm. In an era dominated by rapid advancements in digital communication and technologies, Convergence: From Bytes to Brushstrokes delves into how artists interact with the world and how this interaction has been transformed through the digital nature of telecommunications devices across the Internet. The show revolves around our urge to communicate and examines the voices that are amplified or suppressed in the digital age.

Artists: Maja Djordjevic, Adam Beris, Gao Hang, August Vilella, Moyosore Martins, Nianxin Li

Opening | 5-8pm

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Among the 20+ artworks presented in this exhibition by eight artists, different depictions of individuals inject personal experiences and spiritual qualities into the images, seeking to express and recreate the state of human existence, serving as reminders of resilience, vulnerability, and vitality in life. In this context, the portrayal of the figures goes beyond mere imitation of images; it is deeply intertwined with the subjective lives of human beings. In the continuous connection and dialogue between individual subjectivity and the depicted characters, the "absolute subject" portrayed by the artist encompasses not only the individuals themselves but also the overall living environment in which they exist. As social individuals, artists express collective consciousness, and personal memories and emotions serve as slices of the collective portrait, attempting to reveal and reconcile the rich contradictions and complex emotions in the endless cycle of life. Therefore, the possibility of elsewhere is not an escape from real life, but a willingness to delve into it for discoveries and beneficial transcendencies.

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tang Contemporary Art is delighted to present ‘Eclipse’ by British artist Jason Martin (b.1970 Jersey, Channel Islands, UK), his first exhibition at the gallery in Hong Kong and his third solo show in China.

 Jason Martin is a painter whose methods address the materiality and possibility of structuring paint, questioning the very potentiality of painting. His inventiveness and creative capacity continually surprise with processes that constitute both his paintings and sculptures, featuring a wide range of approaches.

 Painting for Martin is performative as both act and stage. A life within is expected by the very execution of each canvas. In the artist’s words, “Painting is a lust for the temperance of guile, grace and gravity.”

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central

Thesis, antithesis, synthesis. Life, death, their mutual bond, and the human effort to interpret them are the main recurring themes in the works of Wang Zhongjie. Personal growth, as well as the development of a deeper awareness and an inner freedom by way of great suffering, have forged a language capable of properly expressing the changes undergoing the painter’s soul, adapting to his ever-increasing maturity. The works dating back to the first decade of the century swept us over with their power and innovative qualities; we were struck by the very unusual choices in colors and subjects, utterly different from the mainstream Chinese art world of the time. They were “figurative” paintings, alternating dark tones and strong shades, always juxtaposed in unexpected ways. Those works could not leave one indifferent, able as they were to strike a chord in the viewers’ rational as well as emotional sides.

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central

The exhibition theme "The Great Rising Tree" is derived from Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies and The Sonnets to Orpheus, specifically the line "There rose a tree. O pure transcendence! O Orpheus sings! O tall tree in the ear!" Rilke pays homage to the mythical poet Orpheus, embodying pure aesthetic pleasure and the pursuit of free will. Like a tree that rises in the gray wilderness, a straight tree dances gracefully, singing in the ear, illuminating people in the east and the west, and ceasing within the grove. Depicting the landscape, yet stripped away by the wind. This exhibition showcases over twenty new works by Xie Xuanxuan in recent years, maintaining her purity, joyfulness, and playfulness, continuing her translation of myths and fairy tales filled with childlike wonder and philosophical reflection. The visual impact and dramatic tension inherent in mythology and fairy tales merge with reality, presenting the artist's exploration of the possibilities between daily life and myths, society and emotions.

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Six Japanese artists with distinct artistic styles will converge in Hong Kong, including Meguru Yamaguchi, TIDE, Ai Makita, Yukari Nishi, Yuna Ogino and Kazuki Umezawa . Through this exhibition, we aim to highlight the diversity and richness of Japan's contemporary art scene, showcasing the intersection and fusion of different cultures and artistic styles through the dialogue and exchange between different works of art.

Curated by Teki Huang & Fiona Lu
Coordinated by Sam Yang

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Different from conventionally accumulating paints and strokes, Leng Guangmin chooses to open one after another brand-new physical spaces in his canvases with the approach of “slicing”.

Slicing is not only his creative method but also his attitude toward art - keen, determined, and resolute. Ubiquitous tension is formed by confrontations: between opposing and complementary colors, between level and scraped materials, and between the hard-edged and gradient textures. Objects, organic or not, are perpetually abstract, endlessly changing.

Curated by Fiona Lu

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen‘s Road, Central

Tang Contemporary is excited to announce our upcoming solo exhibition ‘Breakthrough Journeys’ of Chinese artist You Yong, opening on 2 September at our Hong Kong Wong Chuk Hang Space.

In this exhibition, a series of new works created by You Yong from 2022 to 2023 demonstrates a clear watershed in his artistic oeuvre—a breakthrough beyond the visual logic of classical oil painting language, while absorbing and transforming the context and conventions of traditional Chinese painting. This shift is precisely the method by which You Yong examines and refines his own painting language and logic.

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tang Contemporary is proud to present a solo exhibition ‘Grand Tour Through the Stars and the Moon’ at our Hong Kong Central Space.

Hao Zecheng's recent paintings continue his usual focus on "photographic landscapes", with the viewpoint shifting from a broader lens of the grand wilderness to a closer focal point on the flickering glimpses of his surroundings.

By setting aside the sense of epic-ness in the landscape and the symbolisms in its imagery, the picture then becomes fragmentary as if captured simultaneously on a camera and on a canvas, as if a “landscape moment” that can be infinitely extended.

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen’s, Central

Tang Contemporary Art is honored to announce the opening of group exhibition “Dream Bird” on July 29 at the Wong Chuk Hang Space in Hong Kong. Curated by Fiona Lu, the exhibition will feature the latest paintings by six young artists: Fang Xianchen, Kong Huidong, Sun Yu, Wen Jue, Wei Minghui, and Yesiyu Zhao.

“Boredom is the dream bird that hatches the egg of experience.” - Walter Benjamin

“If sleep is the apogee of physical relaxation, boredom is the apogee of mental relaxation.” This apogee changes the status of time and questions the meaning entangled in everyday life, thus connecting to the continuous contemplation of the “self”. Benjamin mentioned that the nest of the dream bird, built by rest and time, is disappearing in modern society, and there is no longer any activity of “weaving and netting”. In this exhibition, the artists provide us with some heterogeneous life experiences that cannot be inhibited by established rules, possessing characteristics of anti-time and anti-routine. This also connects to the essence of their “self” in creation, shifting the focus of creation from specific things, events, and people, to fiction, relaxation, black humor, and surrealism – canceling the boundaries governed by the state of being awake and rational, and revealing truths through these vibrant and creative “dreams” belonging to the subconscious. At this apogee of relaxaition, everything touched upon is opened to deeper exploration – and the artists are guiding us to embark on this voyage.

Gallery address: 20/F, Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang

Tang Contemporary Art is honored to announce the representation of artist Xu Jiang within the Asian region. The artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, titled “One Hill, One Valley”, will open on July 27 at the Hong Kong Central Space. As Xin Qiji says, “even one hill and one valley can be a charm.” The exhibition shows 30 of Xu’s latest works revolving around landscapes, conveying the artist’s travelling horizons, and spiritual endeavors towards traditional Chinese landscapes.

“One Hill, One Valley” is the title that Xu Jiang gave for the exhibition, which comes from a famous poem by Song poet and painter Huang Tingjian, “one hill, one valley, can drag the tail.” In ancient Chinese language, “dragging the tail” connotes the life of secluded literati, who enjoy happiness from staying pure and noble. The landscapes in Xu’s painting – the hills and the valleys – are hence naturally also pleasures of seclusion.

 Gallery address:10/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central

Tang Contemporary Art is honored to announce the representation of artist Fu Yao in the Asia region. The Scenario is the first solo collaboration between artist Fu Yao and Tang Contemporary Art. The show will feature over 20 representative pieces of her creative work in the past decade, selected from four series that create a vivid theatrical spectacle together. By exploring the profound and multifaceted nature of the artist’s creative spirit, all of which is expressed through her captivating and enigmatic imagery.

Fu Yao’s paintings contain many unrealistic, symbolic iconographies. Through intricate brushstrokes and delicate textures, she seamlessly combines realism with imagination to create a contradictory dramatic effect. A series of diverse and unique scenarios then smoothly combine these virtual characters with their surrounding environments. The dual structure of reality and fantasy overturns the conventional imagery of any given era- it is neither a traditional Chinese landscape painting nor a classical Western representation; it is not simply an appropriation of imagery, nor is it created according to the conventions of Oriental painting. On the contrary, she handles masterfully the relationships – whether if they are about space or structure – among each element in her paintings, ultimately arriving at a comfortable conflict. By connecting the realms of imagination, symbolism, and reality, Fu Yao leaves the audience with a script that travels through time and space.

In this exhibition, the works on display include Fu Yao’s series “Escape”, “Wanderlog Memories”, “A Thousand and Two Nights”, as well as her latest creation, the “Scenario” series. These series collectively depict the artist’s spiritual journey of self-discovery, tracing her path from escape to wandering, and ultimately coming to terms with the transience and impermanence of life. We begin the exhibition with “Escape”, which not only marks the beginning of the artist’s creative journey but also symbolizes the start of a life journey – an escape. Why did she escape? Where did she escape to? What happened later? The artist never provided any narrative explanation for the cause and effect of the “escape”, so we can only search for some possible clues within the images. After escaping, it was a life of wandering, of floating, a liberation from self-imposed limitations, a freedom of expression on the canvas, a soft murmur of brushstrokes, and a further sublimation of the ideal form.

 Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen’s, Central

Tang Contemporary Art is proud to present the duo exhibition of CHOW Chun Fai and Stephen WONG Chun Hei, opening on May 2, 2023. The perspective of light in a city, as the main theme of this exhibition, penetrates time, culture, and history, and transforms the urban landscape and suburban scenery of Hong Kong. Through light and shadow, the two artists explore the vision behind our city - what appears on the surface may not be entirely dazzling; the hidden things, rather, may have their highlights accentuated amidst darkness precisely because of their unconcealed nature. Through the latest series of works by Chow Chun Fai and Stephen Wong Chun Hei, the exhibition will bring together a contrasting pair of creative styles which, nonetheless, complement each other and express their mutual passion for the city.

* Artists will be present at the opening reception.

Gallery address: 10/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central