Hong Kong art exhibition – Charm

Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’

2 weeks ago02 mins

Over the past decade, Hong Kong artist Un Cheng has made abstract self-portraits and introspective landscapes that share the theme of escapism. Her latest solo exhibition sees her turning her gaze towards Europe – perhaps seeing travel as the ultimate escape – but these new paintings are not just about getting away. After spending October…

How 20th-century Hong Kong and Guangdong art stood out from the rest of China

Cs news6 months ago02 mins

For China, the early- to mid-20th century was a time marked by political and social upheaval. It began with the Xinhai Revolution, which saw the end of the imperial system, before the Second Sino-Japanese War rocked the nation. The Chinese Communist Revolution and Cultural Revolution signified massive political and social shifts. In 1949, after the…