Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

HONG KONG – At its eleventh edition, Art Central returns to Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront with its largest presentation to date, bringing together 117 galleries and more than 500 artists from over 50 countries and regions. Yet beyond its scale, what distinguishes this year’s fair is a growing sense of intentionality: one that positions discovery not simply as a market mechanism, but as a curatorial … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

Arts of Hong Kong: How Sands China Is Rewriting Macau’s Cultural Story During Hong Kong’s Art Month

HONG KONG – Each March, Hong Kong transforms into a global art capital, drawing collectors, curators, and institutions into a dense calendar of fairs and exhibitions. This year, amid the energy of Art Central Hong Kong, a new initiative signals a subtle but meaningful shift in the region’s cultural landscape. For the first time, a Macau-based integrated tourism and leisure enterprise has stepped onto this … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: How Sands China Is Rewriting Macau’s Cultural Story During Hong Kong’s Art Month

Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District celebrates Art March Hong Kong with a web guide, free transportation services, and special ticket packages to welcome local and international visitors

HONG KONG – In 2026, the energy at Art March Hong Kong feels bigger than ever. One of the biggest districts celebrating it is West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK), orchestrating a seamless, city-wide celebration for Art March. Think world-class exhibitions, harbourfront experiences, and thoughtfully designed ways to move, dine, and explore, all wrapped into one cultural moment. If you’re planning to dive into the scene, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District celebrates Art March Hong Kong with a web guide, free transportation services, and special ticket packages to welcome local and international visitors

Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

HONG KONG – If there’s a single place where the future of global culture felt alive this weekend, it was the West Kowloon Cultural District. Over the past two days (22–23 March), the waterfront arts hub transformed into a meeting point for some of the world’s most influential creative minds—setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions of … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Announces Major Exhibitions and International Cultural Summit at M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum to Coincide with Hong Kong Art Week in 2026

HONG KONG – Every March, Hong Kong transforms into a global stage for art—and in 2026, the spotlight shines brighter than ever on the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK). Timed to coincide with the city’s buzzing Art Week, WestK is rolling out a dynamic lineup of exhibitions, performances, and conversations that blur the boundaries between art, daily life, and community. From blockbuster museum shows to … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Announces Major Exhibitions and International Cultural Summit at M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum to Coincide with Hong Kong Art Week in 2026

Arts of Hong Kong: A Season of Cinema, Memory, and Sound awaits at M+’s Spring 2026 Programme

HONG KONG – This spring, Hong Kong’s cultural calendar gets a cinematic glow-up. From April to June, M+, the city’s powerhouse of contemporary visual culture, invites audiences into a thoughtfully curated film season that blends restoration, nostalgia, and experimental storytelling. The M+ Cinema Spring Edition 2026 isn’t just a screening programme, but also a sensory journey through time, sound, and image, where classic films meet … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: A Season of Cinema, Memory, and Sound awaits at M+’s Spring 2026 Programme

Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

HONG KONG – Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or the “Authority”) have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and elevating the city’s arts and culture on the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

Arts of Hong Kong: M+ Opens Its Doors for Free on 8 March to Celebrate Art March Hong Kong

HONG KONG – In celebration of Art March Hong Kong, M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District, will welcome visitors with free admission to its major exhibitions and public programmes on Sunday, 8 March 2026. From 10:00 to 20:00, the museum will open its doors to the public without pre-registration, inviting the community to experience contemporary visual culture … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: M+ Opens Its Doors for Free on 8 March to Celebrate Art March Hong Kong

Arts of Japan: Julian Opie Brings Groundbreaking LED Installation to GINZA SIX

Tokyo’s premier luxury retail and cultural destination, GINZA SIX, will host a striking new work by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Julian Opie this September. Titled Marathon. Women., the large-scale LED video installation marks a first for Opie, known for his minimalist, pictogram-like depictions of human figures. Born in London and educated at Goldsmiths, University of London, Opie has long explored the boundaries of visual perception … Continue reading Arts of Japan: Julian Opie Brings Groundbreaking LED Installation to GINZA SIX

An Interview with Shawn Thia and Anna Yamada, stars of Mocha Chai Lab’s ‘Lost and Found’, and story creator Michelle Chang

When Singaporean actor Shawn Thia and Japanese actress Anna Yamada met for the first time at Tokyo’s TV Man Union offices, neither knew they would soon share one of the most cross-cultural, emotionally layered projects of their careers. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, her skin is too good!’” Shawn laughs. “I was worried if we could connect because of the language barrier. But once filming started, … Continue reading An Interview with Shawn Thia and Anna Yamada, stars of Mocha Chai Lab’s ‘Lost and Found’, and story creator Michelle Chang