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Shahzia Sikander stands in front of her work “3 to 12 Nautical Miles” (2026) playing on the giant TV screen on the M+ museum facade. The video will be shown every night until June 21. Photo: Winnie Yeung/Visual Voices
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New film on M+’s giant screen asks Hongkongers to confront their imperial past

Shahzia Sikander’s video work offers a deep rumination on time and historic cycles as Hong Kong stands at a profound crossroads.

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World of performing arts

‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the tradition

Art

Extraordinary tale of Chinese-British collaboration revealed in new exhibition

Art

Top Hong Kong bartender swaps cocktails for cameras for first photo exhibition

Jay Khan of Coa and The Savory Project compares mixology and photography as his first photography exhibition opens at Sin Sin Fine Art.

Jay Khan bought his first camera in 2020. This month, he unveiled his first-ever photography exhibition, “Pouring Shadow”, at Sin Sin Fine Art, an independent gallery in Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang neighbourhood. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Jay Khan bought his first camera in 2020. This month, he unveiled his first-ever photography exhibition, “Pouring Shadow”, at Sin Sin Fine Art, an independent gallery in Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang neighbourhood. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds

The South Korean museum has changed its focus to engaging attendees rather than just showing them exhibits, and visitor numbers are rising.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Gold by Serakai Studio’s ‘Certainly’ exhibition leans into unpredictability

Hong Kong’s Gold by Serakai Studio embraces unpredictability in its inaugural art exhibition, showcasing diverse, boundary-pushing artists.

Gold’s inaugural exhibition, “Certainly”, is about the beauty of uncertainties and marks the opening of Serakai Studio’s first physical space. Photo: courtesy of Serakai Studio
Gold’s inaugural exhibition, “Certainly”, is about the beauty of uncertainties and marks the opening of Serakai Studio’s first physical space. Photo: courtesy of Serakai Studio
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim, 22, wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng.

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When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight

Carolin Widmann had to cradle her priceless violin in her arms during a flight: she complained to the Lufthansa boss, who changed the rules.

Art

South Korea’s first major LGBTQ exhibition gives voice to queer artists

‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society.

The opening ceremony on March 19. SCMP / Chloe Lung
World of performing arts

At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down

Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.

Eric Idle in 2022, during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London. TNS
Eric Idle in 2022, during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London. TNS
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.

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The world’s burning but ‘people just want to dance’, says Sadler’s Wells co-CEO

How do you make a cultural district out of a dumping ground for fridges? Ask the artistic director of Sadler’s Wells theatre in London.

World of performing arts

Will the UAE’s art industry be a casualty of the Iran war? Experts weigh in

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation programming adviser Toufic Maatouk shares why the Iran war doesn’t worry him. But not everyone agrees.

Lebanese-Italian conductor and musicologist Toufic Maatouk. Also the artistic programming adviser for the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Maatouk believes that the Iran war will have only a limited impact on the UAE’s art industry. Photo: courtesy of Toufic Maatouk
Art

Banksy unmasked: how will his naming affect the value of his art?

As fans slam a Reuters report sharing the street artist’s suspected identity, some art dealers say his value isn’t driven by anonymity alone.

A suspected Banksy piece seen in Venice, Italy, in 2019, depicting a migrant child holding a pink flare. Fans of the guerilla street artist have mourned the apparent revelation of his identity, but art experts say his true magic is in his message rather than his anonymity. Photo: Reuters
A suspected Banksy piece seen in Venice, Italy, in 2019, depicting a migrant child holding a pink flare. Fans of the guerilla street artist have mourned the apparent revelation of his identity, but art experts say his true magic is in his message rather than his anonymity. Photo: Reuters
World of performing arts

Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story ends with a ‘brilliant’ surprise

At the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the new work ‘Red Wedding Bed’, based on the Liyuan opera classic, retells the tale of Chen San and Wu Niang.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong

National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.

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Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend

At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.

Renee Lui and Louie Jaubere of N+ Museum pose for a photo ahead of their “Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait” exhibition in Causeway Bay, which criticises how the city cashes in on traditional Hong Kong culture while showing a “lack of effort” to preserve it. Photo: Sun Yeung
Renee Lui and Louie Jaubere of N+ Museum pose for a photo ahead of their “Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait” exhibition in Causeway Bay, which criticises how the city cashes in on traditional Hong Kong culture while showing a “lack of effort” to preserve it. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Sexual fantasy, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms

Two Hong Kong queer female artists explore fantasy and reality in exhibitions that challenge norms and reflect on identity and migration.

Art

Your ultimate guide to Hong Kong art week: fairs, exhibitions, radical pop-ups

The ever-expanding list of art week happenings can be daunting, so we have narrowed it down to a hand-picked list of must-sees.

Art

Hong Kong artist inspired by swimming pools invites you to slow down

Chan Wai-lap’s two new works, at Art Basel Hong Kong and Oi! in North Point, encourage visitors to dally and find a sense of solace.

Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap is pictured at his new solo exhibition, “Jeremy’s Bathhouse”, at the art space Oi! in North Point. Photo: Elson Li
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
Music

Nicholas Tse, EXO among top music and art events coming up in Greater Bay Area

Jane Zhang concert, Art Week Shenzhen and French musical Don Juan also coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou in March, April and May 2026.

Food and Drinks

More than milk tea and curry: Hong Kong-style cafes celebrated in exhibition

‘The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs’ dives into the visual languages, heritage and new interpretations of Hong Kong cafes.

Art

Pony Ma’s new museum takes shape in Shenzhen, led by Pi Li

Rong Museum of Art, a flower-like structure within the M80 Campus in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, will open in 2027.

A computer-generated image of the M80 Campus in Shenzhen’s Houhai area. Rong Museum of Art is going to be one of four towers forming the M80 Campus. Photo: Buro Ole Scheeren
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