Hong Kong artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui are showcasing their works at the 61st Venice Biennale in a collateral exhibition titled 'Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice', curated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC). The exhibition, which opened on May 8, 2026, features five installations across a courtyard and four gallery rooms, including Ng's multimedia pieces inspired by hanging laundry and Hui's works blending traditional Chinese embroidery and handcrafted iron window grilles. This marks HKMoA's first curation at the Biennale.
This participation matters because it underscores Hong Kong's commitment to international cultural dialogue and artistic innovation, aligning with national goals under the 15th Five-Year Plan to foster global artistic collaborations. As a flagship overseas art program supported by the Hong Kong SAR government since 2001, the exhibition amplifies Hong Kong's unique cultural narratives on one of the world's most prestigious art stages, reinforcing its role as a bridge between Eastern and Western art traditions.