Hong Kong Museum of Art Curates 'Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice' at 61st Venice Biennale
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is curating the exhibition "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" as part of the 61st Venice Biennale, which will run until November 22, 2026. This marks HKMoA's inaugural curatorial effort for Hong Kong at the prestigious event. The exhibition features five site-specific installations by local artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui, aligning with the Biennale's theme "In Minor Keys." Ng showcases three works, including "Sometimes, There Are Clouds in Puddles," while Hui presents "Drifting Sanctuary" and "I Would Like to Open a Window for You." The venue is located at Campo della Tana, Castello 2126, in Venice.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice' is part of the 61st Venice Biennale and runs through 22 November 2026.
- Curated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), it is the museum's first curatorial undertaking for Hong Kong's exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
- The exhibition features five site-specific installations by Hong Kong artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui.
- It resonates with the theme 'In Minor Keys' of Venice Biennale 2026.
- Kingsley Ng's three installations include 'Sometimes, There Are Clouds in Puddles', 'Sky Well', and 'Laundry Nocturne'.
- Angel Hui presents two installations: 'Drifting Sanctuary' and 'I Would Like to Open a Window for You'.
- The exhibition is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC), and jointly organized by HKMoA and HKADC.
- It is located at Campo della Tana, Castello 2126, 30122, Venice.
Entities
Artists
- Kingsley Ng
- Angel Hui
- Leung Ping-kwan (Yasi)
- Koyo Kouoh
Institutions
- Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA)
- Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)
- Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Venice Biennale
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of Edinburgh
- Le Fresnoy–National Studio of Contemporary Arts
- Academy of Visual Arts, The School of Creative Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing
- Société Générale
- Art Next Expo
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- China
- Campo della Tana
- Castello 2126
- 30122
- France
- Beijing