From children’s books to Japanese manga and Marvel comics, there’s no doubt that illustrated stories hold an important place in the hearts of many. If you enjoy the dynamic art form of comics, then you must check out this limited-time exhibition at the Hong Kong Design Institute.
‘Boundless Passion: The Power of Comic across Cultures’ showcases comics from Hong Kong, Japan, the Czech Republic, and Belgium, while exploring how they were culturally significant and their creativity has influenced other works. Hongkongers will most likely recognise nostalgic local classics like Feel 100% by Jeffrey Lau and Oriental Heroes by Tony Wong – the latter was known as the ‘Godfather of Hong Kong comics’.
Manga fans will be glad to see Japan represented by works such as the humourous Crayon Shin-chan and the global phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Meanwhile, visitors can also get acquainted with some distinctive European gems that are not so well known in our side of the globe such as Anča a Pepík and Forget Me Not. It’s not everyday that we get to see such different cultural styles, visual language, and artistic traditions from across the world coming together in a rich dialogue.
The ‘Boundless Passion’ exhibition is available to visit at the Hong Kong Design Institute until May 8.
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