The article details the making of 'Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice,' a collateral event at the 61st Venice Biennale curated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA). The exhibition features two Hong Kong-based artists—established media artist Ng and emerging artist Angel Hui—whose works explore the poetic rhythms of everyday life in Hong Kong, engaging with the Biennale's theme 'In Minor Keys' by Koyo Kouoh. The selection process involved nominations from local tertiary institutions and professional art organizations, with over 200 artists considered before Ng and Hui were chosen.
This exhibition matters because it marks Hong Kong's continued participation in the world's oldest international contemporary art exhibition since 2001, organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC). By presenting Hong Kong art on a global stage through the Venice Biennale, the event fosters cultural exchange and provides career advancement opportunities for local artists. It also underscores HKMoA's role as the city's first public art museum in nurturing local talent and representing Hong Kong's artistic vitality internationally.