“Back and Forth”: Duo Exhibition by Hsu Hui-lun and Su Li-ping

Exhibition Overview

The "Back and Forth" duo exhibition, presented by the Goethe-Institut Hongkong, features the collaborative work of artists Hsu Hui-lun and Su Li-ping. The title is inspired by the poem "Flower Cloth Street" by Hong Kong author Leung Ping-kwan (Yasi) and the German phrase "hin und her," metaphorically describing a state of oscillating movement and an inability to reach a final destination. The exhibition serves as a profound reflection on the sense of time itself within our modern existence.

Highlights

Time appears to be dislocated, hovering like a ghost over the present, carrying with it promises of a future that never arrived and a past that is slowly fading. Through installation and video works, the exhibition invites the audience to traverse Hong Kong’s collective memories. Visitors will encounter familiar scenes: fireworks over Victoria Harbour, dragons in the plaza, banquet photographs, and the thrill of the horse races. These fragments are reinterpreted by the artists, creating a tension between the old and the new, ultimately forcing us to re-examine the temporal state of Hong Kong.

About the Artists

Artists Hsu Hui-lun and Su Li-ping engage in a dialogue that bridges different media. They capture the traces of time often overlooked or misunderstood, prompting viewers to reconsider the rhythm of contemporary life.

Venue & Access

The exhibition is hosted at the Goethe Gallery and Black Box at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Running from June 26 to July 25, 2026, the exhibition is free to the public. We cordially invite you to visit this space to experience the continuous pendulum of time—back and forth, past and future.

• Location: Goethe Gallery and Black Box (14/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai)
• Admission: Free