Following the social unrest of 2019, there was a newfound interest in Hong Kong artists, both those based in the city and the diaspora. It became even more pronounced during the pandemic as travel restrictions were enforced: with the limited or delayed transportation of international art, many galleries and institutions opened their spaces to local artists, giving them more visibility. Forcibly grounded, local collectors had more time on their hands to discover—and buy—work by the city’s artists.
While some artists have moved abroad, many still in Hong Kong are experiencing a surge of international interest in their work. The following six have solo exhibitions at prominent galleries and institutions around
