Traces Exhibition

Whitestone Gallery presents "Traces," a duo exhibition bringing together Japanese artists Yukihisa Isobe and the late Tetsuo Mizù for their first direct dialogue, exploring the documentation of ephemeral objects. Through Isobe's land art and Mizù's maritime signal flag paintings, the exhibition uses lyrical visual language to reconstruct historical and personal memories.
- When
5 Sept 2026 - 24 Sept 2026 11:00 - 18:00
- Location
Whitestone Gallery
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
8/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
- Yukihisa Isobe · Artist
- Tetsuo Mizù · Artist
Highlights
Whitestone Gallery cordially invites art enthusiasts to explore the duo exhibition "Traces." This exhibition marks a significant artistic dialogue, featuring the works of two distinguished Japanese artists: Yukihisa Isobe and the late Tetsuo Mizù. The exhibition serves as a profound inquiry into the power of art to document and mark objects and experiences that are fading from memory.
Program
The exhibition's conceptual core is drawn from Walter Benjamin's "The Arcades Project," contemplating how traces serve as a form of imminent presence. Yukihisa Isobe, known for his land art installations, excels in reviving environmental history; while the late Tetsuo Mizù, famous for his exploration of international maritime signal flags, imbues geometric color blocks with personal memories and emotions. The dialogue between the two explores the intersection of mapping-like precision and lyrical color, outlining a complete arc of human experience. It invites viewers to reflect on what would silently fade away if not for the artist's intervention.
Featured Artists
- Yukihisa Isobe: A renowned Japanese artist focused on land art and the reconstruction of environmental history, known for his precise artistic transformation of landscape history.
- Tetsuo Mizù: A late artist celebrated for his use of international maritime signal flags as a central motif, creating works filled with rhythm and lyrical color.
Venue & Access
The exhibition is located in the prime area of Queen's Road Central. Visitors can take the MTR to Central Station and walk to H Queen's. The gallery space provides an exceptional environment for appreciating this dialogue between two masters.
Ticketing
This exhibition is free and open to the public. Art lovers, collectors, and the general public are welcome to experience this unique conversation between two iconic artists.











