Hong Kong’s leading contemporary visual culture hub, M+ Museum, is set to inaugurate the spring season of its highly successful M+ at Night program next month, beginning with an expanded offering of after-hours art, music, and performance. The acclaimed series will return on Friday, March 6, with its first event, dubbed “Endless Realms,” promising attendees a departure from traditional museum visits by seamlessly blending intellectual exploration with vibrant local entertainment. This inaugural spring gathering draws inspiration from the current special exhibition, “Zao Wou-Ki: Master Printmaker,” which is on view until May 3.
The March 6 event signifies a broadening of M+ at Night’s scope, moving beyond traditional gallery talks and musical interludes. Visitors to “Endless Realms” can anticipate a diverse lineup, including live Mandarin R&B performances by local indie artist Gordon Flanders and vocal arrangements from the Cantonese a cappella group Boonfaysau. The evening culminates in high-energy beats provided by Mr Ho’s DJ set.
Deepening the Artistic Engagement
Central to the “Endless Realms” theme is the exploration of the abstract works of Zao Wou-ki, the celebrated Chinese-French artist known for his evocative printmaking techniques. To provide deeper context, M+ Guides will lead focused discussions uncovering the creative processes and philosophies underpinning Zao’s artistic output. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on learning through a guided workshop focused on printmaking techniques.
Adding a fresh layer of entertainment, the March event will mark the debut of stand-up comedy and a quiz game show at M+. Hosting the comedy set is the popular bilingual Hong Kong comedian, Vivek Mahbubani, guaranteeing an evening of sharp wit and continuous laughter. As with previous M+ at Night installments, various food and beverage options will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
In addition to the Zao Wou-ki focus, the M+ at Night ticket grants access to five other major exhibitions concurrently on display, ensuring value for money and a comprehensive cultural immersion. These accessible showcases include:
- ‘M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds’
- ‘Things, Spaces, Interactions’
- ‘Making It Matters’
- ‘Shanshui: Echoes and Signals’
- ‘Robert Rauschenberg and Asia’
Ticketing and Future Gatherings
The M+ at Night events are restricted to individuals aged 18 and above. Early-bird tickets for the March 6 event were available until February 22 at $240 per person through multiple ticketing platforms. Regular tickets are priced at $320 per person and went on sale starting February 23. Full-time students qualify for discounted admission, while M+ Members are eligible for a 50 percent discount on tickets for their personal entry.
Following the launch in March, the M+ at Night series will continue with two subsequent gatherings focused on different major exhibitions. The May 1 event will be curated around “Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now,” a retrospective on the influential South Korean artist running from March 14 to August 9.
The final confirmed date in the spring lineup is June 5, which will frame its programming around John Giorno’s thought-provoking ‘Dial-A-Poem Hong Kong’ project. This unique installation presents recorded poetry readings in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, accessible via vintage cradle telephones.
By consistently integrating high-quality artistic engagement with diverse entertainment and local creative talent, M+ is solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub, effectively attracting new audiences and transforming the museum experience into an essential fixture of Hong Kong’s vibrant social calendar.
