Hong Kong selects 2 artists for 2026 Venice Biennale to explore life’s ‘poetic rhythms’
The pairing of Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui for Hong Kong’s exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale presents a study in contrasts
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) have selected artists Kingsley Ng Siu-king and Angel Hui Hoi-kiu to represent the city at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026, marking the first time since 2007 that Hong Kong will not be represented by a solo artist.
According to the official press release, the Hong Kong exhibition will explore “the poetic rhythms of everyday life”, with the two artists’ distinct practices uncovering the “familiar yet fleeting moments” in Hong Kong in response to the biennale’s main theme, “In Minor Keys”.
With Ng’s practice closely aligned with the government’s desire to prioritise the integration of arts and technology, and Hui’s with the government’s desire to promote traditional Chinese culture, the pairing presents a study in contrasts.
Ng, an associate professor at Baptist University’s Academy of Visual Arts, is known for his immersive, site-specific media installations that use technology to create participatory and meditative experiences.