Lee Kit presents solo exhibition 'You (you).' for Hong Kong at Venice Biennale
Lee Kit is set to showcase a solo exhibition called 'You (you).' for Hong Kong at the 2023 Venice Biennale, taking place at Castello 2126, Campo della Tana. This exhibition will include new works in video, sound, performance, and readymade objects, delving into themes of absence related to places, memories, and time. Due to the distinct nature of Hong Kong's space in Venice, the planning has been intricate, with the final installation scheduled for May. While collaborating with the curatorial team, Kit prioritizes creating a fulfilling exhibition over merely addressing representation. Although he identifies as a Hong Kong artist, he questions its significance. Kit first participated in the Biennale in 2007 while teaching at Chinese University of Hong Kong and is eager to see Koki Tanaka's Japanese Pavilion.
Key facts
- Lee Kit presents solo exhibition 'You (you).' for Hong Kong at Venice Biennale
- Exhibition located at Castello 2126, Campo della Tana in Venice
- All works are new commissions created on-site in Venice
- Exhibition includes video, sound, performance, and readymade objects
- Artist explores how absence manifests in places, memories, and time
- Kit first attended Venice Biennale in 2007 with students from Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Artist anticipates Japanese Pavilion by Koki Tanaka addressing 2011 tsunami
- Exhibition planning involved ongoing collaboration with curatorial team
Entities
Artists
- Lee Kit
- Koki Tanaka
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Venice Biennale
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Japan