13 art events to visit in Hong Kong, besides Art Basel – from The Beatles and Paul McCartney as performed by HKPO, to Art Central, Le French May and many more exhibitions
- There’s a whole host of cultural offerings across the city, including exhibitions by Arlene Shechet, William Kentridge, Georg Baselitz, Daphné Mandel and Woo Kuk-won
- The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performs the works of baroque legends Charpentier, Gluck and Rameau, and the music of Paul McCartney and The Beatles
1. Swire Denim Series: From Baroque to Beatles
Conductor Fayçal Karoui and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra present a unique experience, performing the works of baroque legends Charpentier, Gluck and Rameau followed by the music of Paul McCartney and The Beatles, all in a single concert.
May 27-28, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
2. Emo Gym
Curated by Erin Li, Emo Gym is a group exhibition that delves deep into human vulnerabilities and explores the roller coaster of emotions that have arisen as a result of recent challenging circumstances.
Until June 19, Tai Kwun Contemporary, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
3. Weigh All Tears
In his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, South African-based artist William Kentridge presents a range of work created over 50 years, in mediums including film, sculpture and painting. The expansive exhibition invites viewers to question the construction of meaning.