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– M+ Exhibitions –

Co-presented with the French May Arts Festival, in collaboration with the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), and is exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the exhibition presents more than 250 important photographs from BnF’s collection, complemented by over thirty photographs from the M+ Collections

The first major retrospective of Ieoh Ming Pei (1917–2019), ’I. M. Pei: Life is Architecture’ properly appraises for the first time the work of one of the greatest architects of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Works drawn from the M+ Collections that explores the complex connections between landscape and humanity in our post-industrial and increasingly virtual world

Featuring the work of the father of graphic design in Hong Kong, the exhibition celebrates Henry Steiner's (b. 1934) influential graphic language with a selection of some of his most iconic projects tracing the city’s development from the 1960s onwards.

A monumental installation by Hong Kong artist Movana Chen (b. 1974) reflecting on female labour, personal and shared memories, material transformation, and time. Originally conceived as a participatory work, Knitting Conversations was first exhibited in 2013 where audience members were invited to contribute to the work by bringing along a treasured book.

Featuring nearly 60 works by the ‘rainbow artist’ from the 1950s to the 2000s

Thinking about the retro aesthetics of Hong Kong evokes different associations for people. Some refer to the lively yet minimalist styles of the 1980s and 1990s, while others think of visual culture elements such as neon signs, plastic goods, or album covers. While perspectives vary, commonalities that comprise the aesthetics of Hong Kong include fashion, design, film, music, and dance, all reflective of Hong Kong's booming manufacturing industry in the 1960s and frequent exchanges with Asia and abroad. This nurtured a unique Hong Kong culture, blending local and international influences. In May, M+ collaborates with Canton Mambo to create a night with the theme ‘Retro Hong Kong Wave’, an evening celebrating the multifaceted culture of Hong Kong through music, dance, and diverse aspects of visual culture. Experience the retro Hong Kong waves of different eras and drift yourself into the night.

Installation view of M+ Sigg Collection: Another Story, 2023 Photo: Lok Cheng Courtesy of M+, Hong Kong

Witness the captivating installation view of the "Things, Spaces, Interactions" exhibition displayed in the East Galleries. Immerse yourself in the captured moment through the lens of Dan Leung

Ay-O, Hong Hong Hong, 1999. © Ay-O

Lee Ufan ‘Relatum – The Mirror Road’ 2021/2022© Lee Ufan / ADAGP, Paris – SACK, Seoul, 2024. Installation view of Lee Ufan, 2022, The National Art Center, Tokyo. Photo: Shu Nakagawa. Image courtesy of The National Art Center, Tokyo

Mario Giacomelli ‘I Have No Hands to Caress My Face’ 1961–1963, printed ca.1971. BnF, Paris. © Mario Giacomelli Archives