Art Exhibitions to Check out this April 2024

Hong Kong galleries pay tribute to the visionary trailblazers of contemporary art whose indelible marks on the artistic landscape have inspired countless other artists.

ENFANT TERRIBLE

Tai Kwun Contemporary unveils a comprehensive showcase of pieces by the American artist Bruce Nauman. Delving into his vast body of work, the exhibition highlights essential themes and mediums that have characterised a career spanning more than six decades – from neon pieces to his latest thought-provoking series, Contrapposto. Embodying his unique flair for integrating drawing with large-scale installations, this exhibit truly captures the essence of Nauman’s artistic brilliance.

May 15-August 18

FORCE OF NATURE

Myonghi Kang’s exhibition The Rebirth of Nature at Villepin Gallery is a fierce call to rediscover the essence of our being. INFLuenced by the likes of JMW Turner and Paul Cézanne, as well as traditional Chinese painters, Kang’s work transcends temporal and cultural confines. Each brushstroke tells a story that tranSports us into the delicate and sublime beauty of nature, beckoning us to rekindle our connection with a realm we’ve long forsaken.

Until May 31

DOUBLE VISION

Celestial Mechanics at Ben Brown Fine Arts honours two titans of European painting, Gerhard Richter and Sean Scully. Prepare to be dazzled by a selection that ranges from abstract and photographic paintings to overpainted photographs and works on paper. The two visionaries engage in a dialogue that delves into their individual journeys, shaped by the personal experiences and societal iNFLuences that led them to becoming driving forces of 20th- and 21st-century art.

Until June 29

UTOPIAN EYE

David Zwirner is showing a collection of recent photographic images by Wolfgang Tillmans, whose profound curiosity and reverence for his subjects push the boundaries of photography to new heights. On display is a diverse range of subjects and themes that have long captivated him. In capturing shifting landscapes and adapting to changing times, Tillmans’ work captures elusive natural phenomena and explores the essence of time itself. His images also delve into unconventional still life and captivating portraits, reflecting his boundless artistic vision.

Until May 11