Hong Kong harbourfront turned into a gallery for 18 artists from around the world

The Central and Wan Chai harbourfront will be transformed into a sculpture park next month when works by 18 international and local artists are placed in Tamar Park and public areas outside the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

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The Harbour Arts Sculpture Park, which is free to the public, will be unveiled on February 22 and closes on April 11.

The selection of artworks is being finalised by two curators of international renown, Fumio Nanjo, director of Mori Art Museum, and Tim Marlow, artistic director at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Artists who have been approached include Mark Wallinger, who made a life-sized sculpture of a horse in marble and resin in 2013, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, best known for her dots and riotous colours, and Antony Gormley. In 2015, the British sculptor placed 31 life-sized sculptures on Hong Kong rooftops and at street level as part of his touring Event Horizon project.

There will also be new works by Rasheed Araeen and local artist Morgan Wong.

In 2015, the British sculptor placed 31 life-sized sculptures on Hong Kong rooftops and at street level as part of his touring Event Horizon project. There will also be new works by Rasheed Araeen and local artist Morgan Wong.