The 22 art galleries you should visit in Hong Kong

13A New Street Art Gallery is a community-focused art space formed by a group of young artists, designers, and creators. From street art to photography, the gallery has played host to artists such as 2Choey, Zoie Lam, SurrealHK, Mr.Likey, Alfred Cheng and many more. Although the actual gallery space is limited, their shows are always fun and colourful. 

A collaboration between Japanese galleries Aisho Miura Arts and Nanzuka, Aishonanzuka specialises not just in Japanese art but also art pieces by established and emerging artists around the world. Works featured at the gallery often challenge norms by creating art that's original, thought-provoking, and visually impactful. Expect names like Hajime Sorayama and Nobuyoshi Araki gracing the walls of this gallery. 

Following its first location in Mayfair, London, Ben Brown Fine Arts made its way to Hong Kong in 2009. Ideal for those with a sophisticated taste in art, the gallery has welcomed works by contemporary talents and 20th century masters, including the likes of Ron Arad, Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne and Vik Muniz.

With a primary focus on contemporary photography and image-based works, Blindspot Gallery is one of the largest gallery spaces in Hong Kong, located in the booming art neighbourhood that is Wong Chuk Hang. Representing and celebrating emerging and established local artists, the gallery hosts exhibitions by artists from Hong Kong and around East Asia.

Established in 2007, Blue Lotus Gallery is an independent gallery with a strong focus on photography and local culture. Some of the gallery’s biggest achievements include the rediscovery of local artist Fan Ho and the publication of Marcel Heijnen’s popular Hong Kong Shop Cats. Head to the gallery's online shop to discover an extensive collection of prints, postcards, and books by master photographers and emerging contemporary artists.

Current Plans (formerly Present Projects) is an experimental art space and shop founded in late 2020. They often showcase various contemporary art projects and produce art editions in collaboration with local and international creatives. They also have a concept shop that sells a range of limited edition products such as hand pinch ceramics, Tees, photobooks, zines and more.

Contemporary art gallery David Zwirner has locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris – Hong Kong is their first location in Asia, which opened back in 2018. Located in the art hub of H Queen’s in Central, they occupy two floors and have exhibited works by artists such as Wolfgang Tillmans, Michaël Borremans, Scott Kahn, Amadeo Luciano Lorenzato, and Merrill Wagner, along with a host of online exhibitions available for viewing on their website. Expect to see a wide range of international big names all year-round. Note that David Zwirner’s Hong Kong gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Originally founded in Paris in 1997, Hong Kong’s de Sarthe Gallery is an impressive space that represents and exhibits a diverse spectrum of international artists, from renowned impressionists and modern masters to emerging contemporary artists from Asia. The team at de Sarthe really knows how to utilise the space and presents some incredibly innovative exhibitions. 

Located by Aberdeen Harbour in Tin Wan and founded by Stephen Cheng, Empty Gallery is a one-of-a-kind space. What sets this gallery apart is that it’s almost pitch-black, like a cinema. Subverting the typical 'white cube' concept of art galleries, this space aims to present immersive and interactive exhibitions that could lead to some kind of full sensory experience of the works displayed. Get ready to experience art at a whole new level.     

JPS Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery that has been around Hong Kong's art scene since 2014. Dedicated to exploring fine art and pop culture in our new digital age, JPS puts on some of the most playful exhibitions featuring artworks of different mediums and disciplines by emerging and established artists from around the world. The gallery also actively contributes to the local art scene by sponsoring various charity events and auctions. 

Originally founded by Gilles Dyan in Paris in 1994, Opera Gallery has established more than 10 locations around the world including London, Geneva and New York. Hong Kong's Opera Gallery is uniquely spread over three floors, where exhibitions could take over all three-levels of the gallery, or multiple shows running at the same time. The gallery opens daily, so you can drop by any time. 

Para Site is one of the most long-standing independent art institutions in town and continues to build on its success with countless showcases for both emerging and established contemporary artists. Founded in early 1996 as an artist-run space, Para Site was Hong Kong's first venue for the expression of contemporary local art – particularly relevant at a time when the city was preparing for the handover. The gallery hosts exhibitions and educational projects with an aim of forging a critical understanding of local and international forces in Hong Kong art and civil society.

Founded by artsy power couple Ysabelle Cheung and Willem Molesworth, PHD Group is an independent contemporary art gallery that focuses on emerging and mid-career artists from nearby regions. They are housed in a renovated rooftop space that used to be a private clubhouse back in the 1970s, which we think lends the venue an authentic, grounded touch that is different to the usual impersonal gallery spaces. The gallery is open by appointment only, so visitors can take in the artworks at their own pace without having to jostle with crowds.

Soluna is a South Korean gallery that focuses on contemporary Asian fine arts and craft. They seek to revitalise multicultural aesthetics by showcasing artists who have traditional values in contemporary dialogue. Apart from a rotation of exhibits, Soluna is also involved in fairs, educational initiatives, and international collaborations, and has represented artists such as Raffaele Cioffi, Huh Sang-wook, Jeong Myoung-jo, and Javier Léon Pérez.

Tucked away behind Hollywood Road, near the trendy Tai Ping Shan precinct, Square Street has been focused on incubating emerging Hong Kong artists since 2021. They enjoy work that challenges the social, political, and cultural fabric of the contexts in which they were created – themes which are right up our alley. The gallery’s programme also spans artwork development and publishing, and they have worked with artists including Chan Ka Kiu, Sissi Kaplan, Hou Lam Tsui, and Annabelle Lau. They will also be exhibiting at Art Central this year, so stop by their booth if you’re going to be there.

Housed in a 1930s Grade III heritage building, The Shophouse brings together art, culture, design, and lifestyle under one roof. With each floor dedicated to the works of various artists, it's a great place for art lovers to explore while visiting the charming neighbourhood of Tai Hang.

This is the Hong Kong outpost of the famous contemporary art gallery in London which opened in 1993. White Cube also has locations in New York, Paris, and Seoul, but Hong Kong was their first space outside of the UK. Aside from their spacious two-floor gallery, there is also a library and private viewing rooms. White Cube Hong Kong has presented artists like Julie Curtiss, Léon Wuidar, and Bram Bogart, as well as Louise Giovanelli coming up very soon.

Founded in Tokyo back in 1967, Whitestone Gallery has always pursued the connection between art and regionality. They expanded to Hong Kong in 2015, running two locations in Wong Chuk Hang and Central, until both spaces were combined into a two-storey gallery within H Queen’s. Featuring modern and contemporary art, they exhibit a range of global artists, though the focus is still very much on Japanese creativity. Names that have been represented by Whitestone in Hong Kong include Sachiko Kamiki, Debbie Reda, Go Yayanagi, and Ay-O.

WOAW (World of Amazing Wonders) Gallery is an expansion of its original space in Wan Chai that's all about bringing contemporary art to Hong Kong with a fresh perspective. Having previously hosted a wide range of shows with artists such as Koichi Sato, Anna Weyant, Same Friedman and many more, the gallery gives art lovers the chance to view various types of work that are also being shown in cultural capitals around the world.

If you’re looking for art that’s appreciated by Hong Kong’s hip crowd, then Young Soy should be on your radar. They have one goal, and that’s to dedicate themselves to “the everlasting quest of discovering epic artists and delivering them to the masses”. We’ve always had a good time at their exhibitions, which are usually thought-provoking in an accessible way that’s not afraid to cause a few laughs. They’ve presented cool projects from artists such as Obsrvr, Louise Soloway Chan, Dominic Johnson Hill, and most recently Humchuk.