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Gerhard Richter’s Abstraktes Bild is on its way to being sold for HK$92.1 million at Christie’s 20th/21st Century art evening sale in Hong Kong on March 27, 2026. Photo: Christie’s
Art

Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?

‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective.

Art

New film on M+’s giant screen asks Hongkongers to confront their imperial past

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World of performing arts

‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the tradition

Art

Extraordinary tale of Chinese-British collaboration revealed in new exhibition

The London show spotlighting an English botanist sheds light on 18th century science and exchanges between China and England.

The 1776 painting of Huang Yadong by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Huang was brought to England from Guangzhou (Canton) by John Bradby Blake, an employee of the East India Company. This painting owned by the National Trust is part of the “Seeds of Exchange” exhibition at the Garden Museum in London. (Credit: National Trust)
The 1776 painting of Huang Yadong by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Huang was brought to England from Guangzhou (Canton) by John Bradby Blake, an employee of the East India Company. This painting owned by the National Trust is part of the “Seeds of Exchange” exhibition at the Garden Museum in London. (Credit: National Trust)
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Top Hong Kong bartender swaps cocktails for cameras for first photo exhibition

Jay Khan of Coa and The Savory Project compares mixology and photography as his first photography exhibition opens at Sin Sin Fine Art.

Art

How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds

The South Korean museum has changed its focus to engaging attendees rather than just showing them exhibits, and visitor numbers are rising.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

The Repulse Bay is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including pop-up markets, art workshops and Easter activities. Check out this and our other recommendations of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: The Repulse Bay
The Repulse Bay is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including pop-up markets, art workshops and Easter activities. Check out this and our other recommendations of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: The Repulse Bay
Art

Gold by Serakai Studio’s ‘Certainly’ exhibition leans into unpredictability

Hong Kong’s Gold by Serakai Studio embraces unpredictability in its inaugural art exhibition, showcasing diverse, boundary-pushing artists.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim, 22, wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng.

Travel news and advice

When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight

Carolin Widmann had to cradle her priceless violin in her arms during a flight: she complained to the Lufthansa boss, who changed the rules.

Musician Carolin Widmann had to cradle her violin like a baby on a Lufthansa flight. She wrote to the company’s CEO and the rules were changed. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa
Art

South Korea’s first major LGBTQ exhibition gives voice to queer artists

‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society.

The opening ceremony on March 19. SCMP / Chloe Lung
The opening ceremony on March 19. SCMP / Chloe Lung
World of performing arts

At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down

Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.

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World of performing arts

The world’s burning but ‘people just want to dance’, says Sadler’s Wells co-CEO

How do you make a cultural district out of a dumping ground for fridges? Ask the artistic director of Sadler’s Wells theatre in London.

Sir Alistair Spalding at M+ in Hong Kong. He is artistic director and co-CEO of Sadler’s Wells in London. Photo: Jonathan Wong
World of performing arts

Will the UAE’s art industry be a casualty of the Iran war? Experts weigh in

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation programming adviser Toufic Maatouk shares why the Iran war doesn’t worry him. But not everyone agrees.

Lebanese-Italian conductor and musicologist Toufic Maatouk. Also the artistic programming adviser for the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Maatouk believes that the Iran war will have only a limited impact on the UAE’s art industry. Photo: courtesy of Toufic Maatouk
Lebanese-Italian conductor and musicologist Toufic Maatouk. Also the artistic programming adviser for the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Maatouk believes that the Iran war will have only a limited impact on the UAE’s art industry. Photo: courtesy of Toufic Maatouk
Art

Banksy unmasked: how will his naming affect the value of his art?

As fans slam a Reuters report sharing the street artist’s suspected identity, some art dealers say his value isn’t driven by anonymity alone.

World of performing arts

Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story ends with a ‘brilliant’ surprise

At the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the new work ‘Red Wedding Bed’, based on the Liyuan opera classic, retells the tale of Chen San and Wu Niang.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong

National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.

Curtain call by the National Theatre Brno after its performance of Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin at the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival on March 21. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival
Curtain call by the National Theatre Brno after its performance of Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin at the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival on March 21. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival
Art

Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend

At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.

Art

Sexual fantasy, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms

Two Hong Kong queer female artists explore fantasy and reality in exhibitions that challenge norms and reflect on identity and migration.

Art

Your ultimate guide to Hong Kong art week: fairs, exhibitions, radical pop-ups

The ever-expanding list of art week happenings can be daunting, so we have narrowed it down to a hand-picked list of must-sees.

Guests at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Eugene Lee
Art

Hong Kong artist inspired by swimming pools invites you to slow down

Chan Wai-lap’s two new works, at Art Basel Hong Kong and Oi! in North Point, encourage visitors to dally and find a sense of solace.

Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap is pictured at his new solo exhibition, “Jeremy’s Bathhouse”, at the art space Oi! in North Point. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap is pictured at his new solo exhibition, “Jeremy’s Bathhouse”, at the art space Oi! in North Point. Photo: Elson Li
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Music

Nicholas Tse, EXO among top music and art events coming up in Greater Bay Area

Jane Zhang concert, Art Week Shenzhen and French musical Don Juan also coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou in March, April and May 2026.

Food and Drinks

More than milk tea and curry: Hong Kong-style cafes celebrated in exhibition

‘The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs’ dives into the visual languages, heritage and new interpretations of Hong Kong cafes.

Kay Chan (left) and Charles Lai, curators of “The Cha Chaan Teng Codex — Tales of Invisible Designs”, are pictured at the exhibition at Gate33 Gallery, in the Airside shopping centre, in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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