HIYA
Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society
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On an August afternoon,
As the light softens and footsteps slow,
An artful summer quietly unfolds,
Bridging the city and the soul in silent bloom.
At September’s turning,
The wind stirs with a hint of autumn,
Each stroke of color on the canvas
Becomes a gentle message delivered by time.
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Exhibition Preview：SATORI
Opening Time: August 27, 2025| 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: August 28–30, 2025| 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
August 31, 2025| 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Venue: FRINGE CLUBANITA CHAN LAI-LING GALLERY2 LOWER ALBERT ROAD,CENTRAL.HONG KONG
This exhibition is an exploration of the essence of art and the liberation of the spirit. It seeks to break free from the constraints of knowledge and form, returning to the purest expressions of intuition and perception. The title draws inspiration from the Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi’s words: “The Perfect Man has no self, the Spirit Man achieves nothing, and the Sage has no name.” It reflects the belief that true art does not rely on language or rationality for definition, but reveals the most authentic flow of life through a state beyond conscious thought.
In SATORI, art is not merely a form of expression, but a response to the fundamental nature of existence and a release of the inner self. It invites each viewer to experience the creative energy that transcends boundaries, offering a sense of freedom in the intangible.
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Fringe Club Gourmet Theatre “Art Feast” | From Table to Canvas: A Creative Encounter with HIYA
Members of the HIYA Board gathered at the Fringe Club’s Gourmet Theatre for the “Art Feast” alongside the theatre’s curator. More than just a meal, it was a celebration of artistic expression — an immersive experience where art and cuisine intertwined. Within this sensory and intellectual space, meaningful exchanges unfolded as participants explored innovative approaches to art presentation and future opportunities for collaboration.
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“Aura Within” Exhibition Opens at Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong — A Collective Exploration of Existence and Memory by Nine Artists
Exhibition Dates: July 10 – August 30, 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong (G/F, 8 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong)
Admission: Free
Art is not only a reflection of beauty and context—it is also a tool for portraying the spirit of the times. The exhibition Aura Within will be held at Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong from July 10 to August 30. Curated by Hong Kong-based curator and scholar Angela Li, the exhibition brings together works by nine artists deeply connected to Asian culture and its diasporic narratives: Luis Chan, Haegue Yang, Nicole Coson, Shodai Nakamura, Peng Ke, Stephen Wong Chun Hei, Bharti Kher, Tetsumi Kudo, and Zhang Enli.
The exhibition invites viewers to return to the body as a point of origin amid the turbulence of the present. Through diverse visual expressions, it opens up inquiries into key contemporary themes such as existence and perception, identity and memory, and the tension between natural/urban landscapes and one’s inner spiritual homeland.
The exhibition Aura Within is on view at Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong from July 10 to August 30.
Photo courtesy of Hauser & Wirth.
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Darren Almond | Night Before Day
Dates: 18 July – 30 August 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Venue: White Cube Hong Kong
50 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
In his exhibition ‘Night Before Day’, British artist Darren Almond furthers his long-standing engagement with the mutable constructs of time, place and memory. Comprised of three groups of work, his most recent series of paintings uses the motif of the weeping willow, formed by translucent washes of colour, as the entry point to examine our relationship to the seasonal changes taking place within the natural world. The foliage of the willow tree also features in works that use the elemental materials of gold, silver, copper and palladium to evoke the multiplicity of temporality, from the mechanical to the seasonal and celestial. In this way the surfaces of Almond’s paintings reflect and activate the dynamic qualities of light and space within the present and chart the passage of time. In the third group of works, numbers and grids provide a disciplined framework, giving form to the artist’s investigations into how time is measured, represented and understood.
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A New Global Landmark in the Spotlight: The Grand Egyptian Museum — An Architectural Marvel and Cultural Ambition
The Vatican Museums have officially announced the completion of a ten-year restoration project on the Hall of Constantine, one of the four renowned Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello) located within the papal apartments of the Vatican Palace. These rooms, decorated with frescoes by Raphael, form the public section of the papal residence and, together with Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, represent the zenith of High Renaissance mural art in Rome.
According to the Vatican Museums, the restoration led to a significant discovery. It was long believed that the frescoes in the Hall of Constantine were entirely executed by Raphael’s three assistants after his death. However, new evidence uncovered during the restoration indicates that Raphael himself painted two of the figures and had been preparing to continue work on the hall before his untimely death.
Raphael, along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, is celebrated as one of the "Three Great Masters of the Renaissance."
Barbara Jatta, Director of the Vatican Museums, stated:
“Through this restoration, we have rewritten a part of art history. We now have two more works by Raphael.”