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This Leslie Cheung 70th birthday exhibition offers an intimate look at the Cantopop star

The Hong Kong Heritage Museum exhibition features never-before-shown stage outfits and offers rare insights into Cheung’s private life

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Exhibits are displayed at “Miss You Much. Leslie 70th Birthday. Exhibition” at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, which marks the 70th anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s birth. The exhibition features more than 300 rare items, stage costumes and recreations of interiors from Cheung’s former residences. Photo: Karma Lo
An origami crane sculpture and a dynamic butterfly projection art installation are displayed at the entrance of the exhibition. Photo: Karma Lo
Zabrina Lo
For those too young to have attended a live concert by Hong Kong Cantopop icon Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, who died on April 1, 2003, appreciation often relies on recordings of his performances and exhibitions dedicated to his career and legacy.
While many retrospectives over the years have celebrated Cheung’s achievements and influence in film and music, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s latest offering, “Miss You Much. Leslie 70th Birthday. Exhibition”, offers a much more intimate and rare look at his private life and his relationship with fans. Cheung would have turned 70 on September 12.

Running from September 9 to May 10 next year to commemorate Cheung’s 70th birthday, the showcase features more than 300 exhibits lent by his long-time partner Daffy Tong Hok-tak, his manager Florence Chan Sock-fun and Cheung’s industry friends, alongside items from the museum’s own collection.

Among the expected items are vinyl records, classic stage costumes, film posters and stills, music trophies, and pop culture memorabilia. At first glance, these items may give visitors the impression that it is just another show about Cheung’s stardom, but a closer look reveals that they have been selected and curated to present him not just as an idol, but as a genuine friend and creative artist.

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