At the opening reception of "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice," a Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale, Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, delivered a speech celebrating the exhibition. The event marks Hong Kong's 25th year of participation in the Biennale, featuring artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui, who present five new site-specific installations that explore stillness and overlooked rhythms of everyday life, in resonance with the Biennale's theme "In Minor Keys." For the first time, the Hong Kong Museum of Art co-organized the exhibition with the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, curating a dialogue between the two artists.
This exhibition matters because it underscores Hong Kong's commitment to fostering cultural exchange between mainland China and the world, aligning with the country's 15th Five-Year Plan. By offering a contemplative space amid the spectacle of the Venice Biennale, "Fermata" highlights Hong Kong's distinctive artistic voice and its role as a bridge for international art dialogue. The collaboration between the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Arts Development Council also signals a deepened institutional support for Hong Kong artists on a global stage.