With a presence in Dubai, Taiwan and Geneva, M.A.D.Gallery has opened in Hong Kong and it's the ultimate place for radical decor and mechanical art
From palladium-plated spiders to eight-legged octopi, MB&F have been merging horology and robotics since 2005. Now, Hong Kong watch aficionados can enjoy the maison’s creations in person with the opening of MB&F’s first Hong Kong-based M.A.D.Gallery at Ocean Terminal in Harbour City.
The brand’s M.A.D.Gallery concept was established by its founder, Maximilian Büsser, who wanted to bring the watch and art world together in an exhibition space where his ‘Horological Machines’—as he fondly calls them—could be admired.
“M.A.D.Gallery originated from my childhood dream—a shelter for my favourite mechanical devices all in one place, where I can appreciate and play with them whenever I want. I am very excited to see my dream come true,” said Büsser while in Hong Kong for the launch.
M.A.D.Galleries have already been established in Geneva, Taipei and Dubai, with all showcased pieces available for sale. In addition to MB&F’s creations, carefully-curated three-dimensional works from other designers are on display.
“We see M.A.D.Gallery as the perfect platform to showcase our own machines as well as other pieces of kinetic art by other creators whom we greatly admire,” says Büsser. “Thanks to M.A.D.Gallery, we are meeting like-minded artists operating in parallel worlds; people who think like us and share our passion for creating mechanical art.” Here are our top five picks: