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It’s showtime for 4 must-see art exhibitions this week

This week’s thought-provoking shows from the queer cosmos of ‘How to be Happy Together?’ to exploring human destiny in ‘Veering’ and more

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Installation view of “How to be Happy Together?” at Para Site, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix SC Wong

How to be Happy Together?

“How to be Happy Together?” features more than 20 artists, inspired by the Wong Kar-wai 1997 film. Photo: Felix SC Wong
“How to be Happy Together?” features more than 20 artists, inspired by the Wong Kar-wai 1997 film. Photo: Felix SC Wong
Curated by Zairong Xiang, “How to be Happy Together?” draws inspiration from Wong Kar-wai’s 1997 queer classic, Happy Together. Featuring more than 20 artists, including Ren Hang and Nadim Abbas, the show explores themes of intimacy, conflict and coexistence between individuals, cultures and ideas. Central to the show is the concept of the orifice as a portal for revelation and concealment, creating pathways for a “queer cosmos of happy-togetherness”. With its innovative spatial design and multidisciplinary works, the show challenges conventional boundaries and reimagines possibilities for human connection.
Para Site, 22/F, Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, until April 6

Hu Xiaoyuan: Veering

“Veering” is a commissioned exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Hu Xiaoyuan, exhibiting at Tai Kwun Contemporary. Photo: Kwan Sheung Chi / courtesy Tai Kwun Contemporary
“Veering” is a commissioned exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Hu Xiaoyuan, exhibiting at Tai Kwun Contemporary. Photo: Kwan Sheung Chi / courtesy Tai Kwun Contemporary
In “Veering”, Beijing-based artist Hu Xiaoyuan explores the delicate balance between human destiny and natural evolution through 12 newly commissioned works across seven series. Incorporating materials such as aerospace-grade aluminium, seashells and organza silk, her interdisciplinary works weave together installation, sound, painting and video to question the meaning of existence. “Veering” is part of Tai Kwun Contemporary’s new “Breakthrough” series, which highlights emerging artistic positions through solo presentations, commissions and innovative formats.
JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, until April 13
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