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Hong Kong’s art month is in full swing, which means the usual rhythm of exhibition openings, art fairs, and champagne receptions is well underway. But if you’d rather trade the white cubes for something with a bit more fresh air, HKwalls is back for its 11th edition from March 21 to 29, turning Central and the Western District into an open-air studio.
More than 20 local and international artists from 14 countries are taking part this year to create large-scale murals, interactive installations, and more. Italian artist Fabio Petani will be bringing his signature blend of Euclidean geometry and botanical motifs, while Indonesian artist Hardthirteen is set to create an iconic portrait of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Also in the mix is homegrown artist Enoch Wong, who will be covering the city’s walls with his signature dreamy illustrations. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for Irish artist Asbestos, who will be roaming the city with a three-metre roving character named BORN, draped in hand-stitched fabric to stage an immersive performance piece throughout the festival week.
The festival officially gets going on the evening of March 21 with an opening night at PMQ, presented by Kronenbourg 1664. From 6pm to 9pm, the courtyard will host a live Art Battle where artists go head-to-head, and attendees will get their first look at one of this year's more ambitious additions – a collaboration with GoGoX that transforms ordinary cargo trucks into mobile exhibitions. Six artists, including Leho (Taiwan), Mooncasket (Hong Kong), Said Kinos (Netherlands), Yubia (Spain), TAXA (Japan/Hong Kong), and Awie (Canada), have turned these vehicles into rolling masterpieces, and the first of them will be transformed during the opening night festivities. Visitors will also be able to step inside the trucks to explore curated installations and interactive setups for a close-up look into the artist’s brain. Tickets to the opening night are available on Eventbrite.
The city’s waterfront will also be jazzed up as the Sino LuminArt Façade at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre will feature animated works by seven international and local artists from March 21 to April 21, including Ondřej Rakušan from the Czech Republic, Anomalit Kate from Russia, and Hong Kong’s own Eggshellsea and Chow Kai. A selection of the same artists will also have their work up on Kai Tak Mall’s giant LED screens from March 20 to 29.
For those who like a bit of context with their art, guided mural tours will run on March 28, departing from PMQ throughout the afternoon. Co-curated with Wanderlust Walks, the tours offer a closer look at the new murals alongside some of the existing pieces in the neighbourhood. Last year’s tours filled up quickly with 160 participants, so if you want in, it’s definitely worth booking early. Tours are available in English and Cantonese, and each runs about an hour and a half.
Finally, the festival will close on March 29 with a grand finale on Chater Road from 12pm to 9pm. Presented in partnership with Hongkong Land, the day brings together everything that made the previous nine days worth your time – live painting, the Art on the Move trucks open for exploration, and the chance to see works by Yubia, Said Kinos, and Leho in their finished form. Mooncasket will also be on-site, inviting visitors to help complete her monster mural, while TAXA and Awie will be painting live.
So, yes, March is going to be busy – but we promise these will be worth your time.
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