This gallery is tucked away on the 5th and 6th floors of H Queen's building, and serves as a…read moreperfect thing to do in between meals while you're in Central. I've been to other David Zwirner galleries and have always had a good time! This Hong Kong location is also very spacious as it spans two floors that are connected by a staircase. Artist information/introductions were easily accessible, although I wish they had some form of print outs for those who may not be as tech savvy to scan QR codes. Staff didn't really acknowledge us unlike the other staff at other galleries, but I still had a good time looking at the art collection.

Hong Kong, Central. November 2023…read more I happened upon this gallery in Tai Kwun. I'd been there over two days at 001 and The Chinese Library. The day I was scouting the places I had booked I saw the gallery open and wandered in. Sometimes you come upon interesting exhibitions when you pop in to places like this. They seem to specialize in exhibiting lesser known Western artists. Kwai Fung Hin also makes it a point to feature modern contemporary Chinese artists. The day I dropped by I found an exhibition of ink drawings and porcelain pieces by Bai Ming, who is a university faculty member fortunate enough to have his employer's facilities available to him. The porcelain works have a dynamic energy to them. Their unusual sizes and shapes make them stand out from traditional Chinese styled pieces. His ink and mixed media series of drawings of water and land attract your attention with their modern abstract style. I was very fortunate to find them. a pleasant discovery while I explored the Tai Kwun complex.

Pace is like one of the godfathers of the art world. They are one of the heavy hitters out there…read morein the world of contemporary art. I often need my contemporary art fix and today I found it at Pace Gallery. They are in the business of selling art, but take that to your advantage to view some great art that they are in the market to sell. Anything they are showing on their walls is relevant, important, cool and worthy of a look. Just installed and up until early January 2016 are five great new works by Lee Ufan. Most people would not know that Pace is up on the 15th floor of the centrally located Entertainment Building. Their space is not large and really about the size of a large living room...a large living room with fantastic art on its walls! Art Basel Hong Kong has continued to advance art in Hong Kong over the years, including Pace opening this gallery I believe in 2015 (they have been part of Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Basel worldwide for many years now). When galleries like Pace decide to open shop in a city, that means something. Silvia the galleriest could not have been more lovely. We spent some time peaking out her window looking for Antony Gormley statues parked on roof tops. See....art is everywhere....you just need to keep your eyes peeled and seek it out! Upon arrival, their doors were open (very welcoming). Don't be intimidated and go!

For variety of artists and galleries this gets 5 stars. For…read moreaccessibility the building gets 1 star. While there are elevators, the security guards make a big production out of calling them for you if you need them and would prefer that they let you off on floor 17 and you walk down one level at a time between 17 and 5, then you walk down another 5 flights. Sadly I injured my knee and ankle earlier in the day and couldn't/shouldn't walk down that many stairs but did make the single-floor descents despite my visible limp. The two different guards I asked responded with exasperation and only begrudgingly called the elevator for me. I have injured my foot/ankle/knee in a few different cities around the world and have encountered different levels of accessibility awareness. This was sadly one of the worst. In cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and London, I've had guards at museums and galleries offer me the elevator and/or offer to help me to the elevator when I was limping. For a modern brand new building, this is just not acceptable.

This was the fourth year that I attended the VIP Preview of Art Basel Hong Kong as a guest of my…read moredaughter, who's a VIP of the world-class exhibition since it was launched in 2013.  She was invited to the VIP Preview and could bring 1 guest with her.  We had also been to Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland, and twice to Art Basel Miami.  Art Basel HK is as good as all the Art Basel shows, if not better.  It had successfully propelled Hong Kong into an art capital of Asia. Art Basel HK 2026 featured 240 galleries from 41 countries and territories, with a particular focus on Asia-Pacific.  The exhibition took place on Level 1 and 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and was truly huge.  If you like modern or contemporary art, this is the show for you.  It is also a perfect place for people-watching, as some attendees are very fashion-forward or very innovative with what they wear.  No matter what you wear, remember to wear comfortable shoes, as people usually spend 3 to 4 hours walking through the entire 2 levels of show. This year we were also invited to the Opening Reception celebrating the launch of the Ray-Ban Lounge in the foyer of the Collectors Lounge.  There was a live performance by artist Kwonny painting on the mural of her artwork. There were passed hors d'oeuvres and champagne.  The friendly hostesses who checked us in were amazed that we'd come all the way from the US! Food and drinks inside Art Basel are pricy as expected. We didn't buy anything this year as we attended the Ray-Ban opening reception, but we had made purchases each year in the past inside the exhibition hall or in the collectors lounge. Expect street food like egg tarts and egg waffles to be like 3 times the price outside, so was bubbles, wine and other drinks. If you would like to go to Art Basel Hong Kong, please plan ahead and purchase tickets well ahead of time.  If you book an Uber ride, make sure that you get dropped off or picked up at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center HKCEC Phase 1 Entrance. I enjoyed the exhibition and would like to return again.

Art Basel has become one of the biggest annual art exhibitions in town for quite some years now…read more Are people in Hong Kong passionate about Art Basel? Hell yeah. Are poeople in Hong Kong passionate about art? Oh well, it really depends on how do you define it. It is a Facebook/Instagram heaven for a lot of us. And bigger, shinier, fancier arts are the ones usually get more attention. It's like where you go to a fashion show and the models who dress least will get most pictures taken. Nothing wrong with that, really, whatever floats your boat I guess. Art Basel is a collective exhibition of a lot of art galleries, art dealers, individual artists and all. So it is not quite as organized as you go to an art museum. The good part is you never know what you'd expect, and never get bored walking around two / three floors of arts. If you really want to appreciate closely, you need a solid 4 hours time at least. I'll see a bit of Impressionism like Sisley or Monet, and then a bit of Cezanne, Picasso, and then mostly the modern arts with Warhol, Miro, Magritte, Dali, Calder, Nam June Paik, etc.. and a bunch of Chinese / Asian artists that I don't recognize. If you like taking pictures of arts and having a healthy annual dose of arts, then Art Basel is your perfect place. If you are an art lover, you may find it a bit repetitive after a few years, because the it is not only about exhibition, but also a platform for galleries / dealers trying to sell similar arts over and over.

The HK Museum of Art is one of the best museums to visit. It has a good size collection of classic…read moreand modern art. We especially loved the representation from local artist, amazing pieces capturing the history and richness of Hong Kong's past. The exhibits were well laid out and not overwhelming and offered a distinct and engaging experience. We also found out that the museums in HK are totally free thanks to an endowment. We would have paid for admissions tickets but it's really nice that they make art free for all. The next time you're in HK in the TST area, I highly recommend paying a stop at the Museum of Art.

Our second visit here. We decided to splurge on the Special Exhibit. Well worth it - and the view…read moreof Victoria Harbour/Kowloon Bay from the building is breathtaking. Recommended. PRO-TIP: Bring a shawl or jacket. The exhibition rooms are extremely cold.

This place is basically like a giant Etsy shop/Instagram photo opp…read more Came to take selfies in front of the koi staircase. Left with nearly a dozen pairs of cute and unique earrings crafted by HK-based jewelry maker @ashayatheone, for $8 to $15 (USD) a pair. Though I definitely spent more than I would have for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, it was worth it not to feel stressed out having to haggle on the streets of Mong Kok. Plus, I walked out with better quality stuff, supported a local business, and got to check out the current art exhibit ("LONG TIME NO SEE": a set of hand-drawn murals paying homage to the history of the PMQ building).

I'm glad that I decided to come on the recommendation from my friend. I wasn't sure what to expect…read morebut I enjoyed going through the different levels to browse the shops and exhibits from local artists and entrepreneurs. This is definitely not your average mall where it's the same brands and shops like at every other mall. It's too bad that the rooftop garden was under renovation when I went. It would've been nice to sit outside. I liked the exhibit that showed an example of what a home of a police family would've looked like. The video playing in the unit depicted happy tenants that loved living there and got on well with their neighbours. There was also a mahjong exhibit that was quite enjoyable and informative. I wasn't able to see the underground interpretation area, that'll have to wait for next time.

Hidden in the glass and concrete jungle of Hong Kong is this quaint little Victorian building…read moresafeguarding Hong Kong's avant garde treasures. The building itself is a photo opportunity as its unique round shape makes it look like a mini castle of relaxation, out of time and place in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. Inside, lies a quiet little art gallery. If you work in the area, I invite you to come in on your lunch break, relax, and enjoy a zen moment to refresh your mind before jumping back into the fray. Hong Kongers are often trapped in a perpetual grind. Due to crazy high real estate prices, people have to work a lot of overtime and multiple jobs to pay for a very tiny flat. Often, the higher paying jobs are on Hong Kong island while the low cost housing is far away in the new territories. Commuting 3 to 4 hours a day and working long hours results in a daily grind with zero free time. You come home after a long day at work, a long commute, crash onto your bed, then, as soon as you open your eyes, the grind starts all over again. Hong Kong is full of opportunities, but only for those creative and resourceful enough to get out of the grind. The fringe club is full of that creative vibe. For example, I went to a performance there by a musical group, "Western District", which is not a performance of catchy tunes you can listen to on your commute for the daily grind. It is, rather, a musical workshop where the musicians are experimenting and testing the boundaries of just exactly what is music. What is a piano? What is the boundary between melody and cacophany? How do you play a piano? Their experimentive spirit, your discussion with the artists and other patrons during the intermission just might be that creative spark that starts your fire that eventually burns down your daily grind. You must challenge what is, in order to build what will be. P.S. Honestly, I really didn't "get it" and, thus, didn't enjoy my experience at The Fringe Club. I enjoy old world craftsmanship such as Renaissance art or Ming Dynasty Imperial porcelain. I don't "get" abstract art such as Kandinsky. I enjoy listening to Mozart or Chopin played by a pianist who has slaved for years to perfect his/her performance. I don't "get" the group, Western District, which performed abstract "music" such as a German guy reciting German poetry whilst an Opera singer alternately sang and whimpered like a puppy with a pianist playing randomly by pounding on the piano with a shower curtain rod. However, everyone else there seemed to really enjoy themselves. Their performance was packed with people paying 180 HKD to listen to them perform whilst standing up because they ran out of seating space! Hence, the positive review with 4 stars even though I wanted to give it 1 star. The most difficult reviews to write are positive reviews of stuff you really didn't enjoy. LOL!

Have been in and out of here for different reasons, for the now closed restaurant, the happy hour…read moreon the grassy roof, concerts and most recently, for Nike's Air Max Con. There is enough reviews that cover the history of the building, but what makes it valuable is that in midst of Hong Kong the financial hub, where people barely slow down for a meal let alone to appreciate art, is a venue where art and performances are showcased. The location is convenient and right next to Lan Kwai Fong, where you can go for a drink after the shows. The place is a bit cozy and far from state of the art, but I appreciate it for what it does and think that it does it pretty well.