Hypeart x THE SHOPHOUSE ‘Global Citizens-Asia’ Exhibition (2023)
I assisted in the curation and spearheaded the media partnership for the ‘Global Citizens – Asia’ exhibition, which took place from February 24th to March 12th at THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong back in 2023. The exhibition celebrated emerging Asian artists from various parts of the world, providing a platform for their unique perspectives and artistic visions.
Set in a restored pre-war tong lau in Tai Hang, Hong Kong—a Grade III listed low-rise blending traditional and modern architectural elements—the venue was ideal for showcasing contemporary art. The exhibition featured works from 14 artists across different cities, including Amsterdam, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York City, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Xuzhou.
This diverse group of artists explored the futurist implications of portraiture in contemporary society, with participants including Auto Moai, Ei Kaneko, Gwen Hollingsworth, Lee Jaeheon, Natisa Jones, Nobody Here, Shih Yung-Chun, Wang Qingyuan, Yang Du, Xue Ruozhe, ¥ouada, Yutaka Watanabe, Zhang Haoyan, and Zhou Xinyu. Each artist presented unique visions on themes such as identity, memory, and the impermanence of human life.
The ‘Global Citizens – Asia’ exhibition highlighted the power of art to unite and create connections, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with contemporary works and enrich their personal journey in the art world.
