M+ Museum Mounts "Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia" With Over 400 Works

Key facts

• "Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia" runs October 17, 2026 to April 4, 2027 at M+ in Hong Kong
• The exhibition includes more than 400 works
• Four themed sections structure the show: "Spirits Among Us: Fantasy in the 1800s," "Strange Realities: Surrealism and Asia," "'Godzilla' to 'Ghost in the Shell': Fantasy Meets Pop Culture," and "New Mythologies: Asian Fantasy Goes Global"
• The chronological span begins over 200 years ago with Tibetan Buddhist scrolls, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and Chinese shadow puppets
• Godzilla features among the exhibition's subjects
• The surrealism section examines Asian artists in Paris working alongside the post-World War I context of Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, and René Magritte
• M+ Director Suhanya Raffel says the show connects Asia's cultural heritage with global conversations
• Merchandise includes Godzilla-themed gift shop items, and a list of events accompanies the exhibition