The State of the City - Solo Exhibition by Leong Cheuk-nok

Introduction

In the fast-paced environment of Hong Kong, the city is composed of countless people on the move. Within commuting carriages, crowded platforms, busy streets, and daily waits, every individual functions as a basic unit within the urban system. People navigate through the crowds with their own emotions, maintaining an order that is both close and distant. This solo exhibition, 'The State of the City', focuses on everyday scenes in Hong Kong. Through the perspective of artist Leong Cheuk-nok, it explores the common experiences of modern metropolises: public distance, the flow of crowds, order within systems, and the subtle yet real deviations found within.

Highlights

Every shoulder-to-shoulder passing and every movement that appears random yet is dictated by the city's rhythm outlines the delicate relationships connecting us to others, to space, and to the system. These works are not just stories of Hong Kong; viewers may see reflections of themselves within them—the distance kept in crowds, the breath sought within order, and those small but precious deviations.

We invite you to step into this 'State of the City,' woven from lines, density, and emotion, to re-examine the way we coexist with this city amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Visitor Information

• Dates: September 4 to October 27, 2026
• Time: Daily, 11:00 - 21:30
• Venue: Open MUJI, Basement, Windsor House, 322 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
• Fee: Free Admission

This is an artistic dialogue about the city and about you and me. You are welcome to visit during store operating hours.