Xu Bing in Hong Kong: Square Word Calligraphy
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Oi! Glassie, Oi! 12 Oil Street, North Point, Hong Kong; Hong Kong Museum of Art; four MTR stations (Sheung Wan, Admiralty, Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai)
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- Sep 29, 2025 → Jan 11, 2026
About
Overview
Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and organised by Hong Kong Museum of Art and Art Promotion Office in collaboration with MTR Corporation Limited. This inaugural commissioning art initiative by renowned artist Xu Bing, Hong Kong's Ambassador for Cultural Promotion, features exhibitions, new calligraphy works displayed in MTR stations, and school workshops.
Exhibition & Programme Dates
- 29 September 2025 – 11 January 2026
Venue
- Oi! Glassie, Oi! 12 Oil Street, North Point, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Museum of Art
- MTR stations: Sheung Wan, Admiralty, Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
About Square Word Calligraphy
A writing system developed by Xu Bing beginning in 1993, in which English is written to resemble Chinese characters. This project incorporates Hong Kong's distinctive linguistic features, offering the public a fresh perspective on the artist's innovative English calligraphy.
Programmes
- Exhibitions at Hong Kong Museum of Art and Oi!
- New calligraphy works created in collaboration with MTR Corporation, displayed in four MTR stations
- School workshops in partnership with Community Art Network as education partner
Admission
Free admission
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Square Word Calligraphy, a form of writing that renders English to resemble Chinese characters, highlighting the interplay between Eastern and Western cultures through Hong Kong's distinctive linguistic features.
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