Art & Culture

Surprise! Art can be found just about anywhere, even in the unlikeliest of places. We scour the city beyond the mainstream art galleries, to reveal the quaint shops and venues doubling up as art spaces. From independent shops to coffee shops, you can soak up some culture without venturing into high-end galleries. 

Thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and digital cameras, photography is now a near-constant presence in our daily lives. Selecting the photographs worthy of being considered art is no easy task as art galleries in Hong Kong have to sift through an increasing amount of dross to discover the true gems. But these speciality Hong Kong galleries are happy to tackle the challenge. From local newbie and indie gallery Bamboo Scenes to private art museum F11 Foto Museum to travel agency art space The Haven, here are seven institutions leading the way here in the city and to view incredible Hong Kong photography.  RECOMMENDED: If street art is more your thing, why not check out these fantastic street art galleries instead? Or if you’re keen to try your hand at photography, there’s nothing wrong with starting it with Instagram. So we’ve rounded up the best IG photo locations in Hong Kong to make it easier. 

Surprise! Art can be found just about anywhere, even in the unlikeliest of places. We scour the city beyond the mainstream art galleries, to reveal the quaint shops and venues doubling up as art spaces. From independent shops to coffee shops, you can soak up some culture without venturing into high-end galleries. 

Art galleries in Hong Kong are no longer the sole platform for artists to share their work with the public. To help you inject some art and culture into your feed, here are five Hong Kong artists you need to follow on Instagram.