Hong Kong has opened its collateral exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice,' featuring works by artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui. The exhibition is jointly presented by Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and marks the debut of the Hong Kong Museum of Art as curator. The installations, spread across a courtyard and four indoor galleries in Venice, explore themes of pause, reflection, and the subtle connections between Hong Kong and Venice, echoing the Biennale's overarching theme 'In Minor Keys.'
This exhibition matters because it deepens the cultural dialogue between Hong Kong and Venice through art, highlighting Hong Kong's unique artistic voice on one of the world's most prestigious international art stages. By featuring local artists who draw inspiration from everyday experiences, the show underscores the importance of slow observation and cross-cultural resonance. The Hong Kong Museum of Art's new curatorial role also signals a growing institutional ambition to shape Hong Kong's cultural representation globally.