Isaac Chong Wai: An Intimate Surrender
Artist Isaac Chong Wai presents a solo exhibition at Tai Kwun Contemporary, featuring new site-specific performance works inspired by the film Farewell My Concubine that explore themes of gender performance and interpersonal tension.
- When
10 Jul 2026 - 9 Aug 2026 11:00 - 19:00
- Location
JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
- Tickets & pricing
Free
HKD 0
Program Overview
Tai Kwun Contemporary is proud to host a solo exhibition by Isaac Chong Wai, an artist actively working between Berlin and Hong Kong. His practice consistently examines social dynamics, interpersonal interactions, and the politics of identity. This exhibition presents a series of new, site-specific commissioned performance works that deconstruct film language and performance media to delve deep into the complex theme of "gender performance."
Highlights
The exhibition draws inspiration from the 1993 classic film Farewell My Concubine. Chong Wai engages in a cross-temporal dialogue between the rehearsal environments and film-shooting scenarios, transforming the gallery space with large-scale installations. The exhibition features a variety of media, including metal structures, etched glass, mirrors, and textiles. Within these carefully crafted environments, dancers will perform choreography that blends cinematic narrative with traditional Peking opera movements, challenging the viewer's established perceptions of identity and the nature of performance.
Team
The exhibition is presented by Tai Kwun Contemporary and curated by Ho Yuen-yu.
Ticketing & Access
This exhibition is free to the public. It runs from July 10, 2026, to August 9, 2026. The venue is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays), from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you at JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun.
