FairArt City Guide: Hong Kong
From renowned spots to hidden gems, we’ve got your art fix covered. Get ready to dive into the local arts scene, one city at a time.
FairArt City Guide
Welcome to FairArt’s City Guide, where we cut through the clutter to bring you some of the most exciting galleries in cities around the world. From renowned spots to hidden gems, we’ve got your art fix covered. Get ready to dive into the local arts scene, one city at a time.
Hong Kong emerges as a vital nucleus within the global arts sphere, its significance underscored by a convergence of cultural, economic, and geographic factors. The metropolis serves as a melting pot of creativity, where traditional Chinese heritage intertwines with modern cosmopolitan influences. With its bustling art fairs and thriving gallery districts — as well as the opening of Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture, M+ — Hong Kong has rapidly ascended as a premier destination for contemporary art.
In our FairArt City Guide, we delve into the multifaceted tapestry of Hong Kong's art scene.
WOAW Gallery Central G07, The Galleria, 9 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Wan Chai G/F, 3 Sun St Wan Chai, Hong Kong
G/F, 5 Sun St Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Established in 2019 by Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, fashion designer, and collector, Kevin Poo, WOAW Gallery has become a staple in the art scene, with locations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Beijing. The gallery showcases some of the most exciting artists working today, including Hilary Pecis, Roby Dwi Antono, Felix Treadwell, Imon Boy,Giorgiko, and many more.
DE SARTHE 26/F, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Rd Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
DE SARTHE is truly a pioneering platform for boundary-pushing contemporary art in Asia, with an aim of supporting rising artists from the region and beyond. Included in their roster of artists are Lov-Lov, a fictitious artist identity developed by Lin Jingjing, Beijing-based artist Zhong Wei, and Hong Kong-based media artist Chan Ka Kiu.
Pearl Lam Galleries Ground Floor & Basement, Printing House 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong
Pearl Lam Galleries is a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene. Founded in 2005, the gallery plays a vital role in stimulating international dialogue and cross-cultural exchange between the East and West. The gallery is strategic in its curation, positioning itself as an educator, with a thoughtfully balanced roster of Chinese and international artists, including Mr. Doodle, Philip Colbert, Yinka Shonibare CBE, and Su Dongping.
THE SHOPHOUSE 4 Second Ln Tai Hang, Hong Kong
Built with the combined function for commerce and residence, THE SHOPHOUSE explores boundaries between art, design, and everyday living. In contrast to typical ‘white cube’ galleries, THE SHOPHOUSE is housed in a 1930s Grade III ‘tong lau’ building, a common tenement building in Hong Kong, and has presented a diverse array of artists from various backgrounds.
Para Site 22/F, Wing Wah Industrial Building 677 King's Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Para Site is Hong Kong's leading contemporary art centre and one of the oldest and most active independent art institutions in Asia. As Hong Kong’s first artist-run art space, it has helped bring recognition to local artists and grown into a site of international prominence. It has a reputation for cutting-edge programming for the visual arts, forging a critical understanding of local and international phenomena in art and society.