Here are all the artworks and exhibitions to see at galleries around Wan Chai and Eastern District in Hong Kong
No wonder March is unofficially referred to as art month in Hong Kong. For a city that never runs out of cultural offerings, the city saves the best for March, putting on the most stimulating, thought-provoking and aesthetic exhibitions.
And this time it’s all happening on a larger scale. Not only is Art Basel scaling up to its pre-pandemic size with over 240 galleries participating, but also homegrown arts fair Art Central is moving back to its original big events site at Central Harbourfront. New events this year include Supper Club, a night-time exploration of art and culture, and an alternative art fair titled 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Christie’s.
Wong Ping, ‘anus whisper’, Kiang Malingue
Hong Kong-based artist Wong Ping is known for his intentionally low-grade aesthetic animation videos that combine satire and erotic elements with political and social commentary. Ping is back this season with a solo exhibition at Kiang Malingue’s Wan Chai space. Titled anus whisper, the exhibition is inspired by French surrealist writer Georges Bataille’s existential short text The Solar Anus, Ping’s own creation Crumbling Earwax (an artwork that explores the idea that ears absorb reasonable statements while rejecting nonsensical ones, represented by earwax)—and a rendezvous with a stranger in bed one afternoon.
Anus whisper builds upon Crumbling Earwax, which was exhibited at Time Art Center Berlin in 2022. The artist has also had solo exhibitions at global institutions such as New York’s New Museum in 2021. His solo show edging is also being shown at the MAK Vienna this month.
The new exhibition at Kiang Malingue will include Crumbling Earwax (2022), and blah-blah-blah (2022). A new video that deals with “bullshit" and “whispers” that come from within, will also be on view alongside a large-scale anal installation that will come with an improvised performance.
Date: March 25-May 5
Address: 10 Sik On Street, Wan Chai
