The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong – Foundation Gallery
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong – Foundation Gallery was established through a fundraising initiative led by Dr Patrick Poon Sun-cheong, Chairman of the Fundraising and Donation Committee and Governor, with the objective of raising funds for the construction of the Creative Humanities Hub.
Situated on the first floor of the Creative Humanities Hub, the Foundation Gallery is one of the four flagship facilities in the new building, offering 150 square meters of versatile space to generate artistic and cultural experiences for visitors. With its collection and special exhibitions, the Foundation Gallery promotes public participation in the arts and cultivates appreciation for creative works. Additionally, it aims to collaborate with industry partners to enhance HSUHK’s humanistic education and facilitate scholarly projects.
News
The Appreciation and Naming Reception of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong – Foundation Gallery
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong held an appreciation and naming reception on 8 August 2024 to mark the establishment of its Foundation Gallery, thanking donors whose support strengthened campus facilities and fostered future cultural and artistic development.
Current Exhibitions
University Collection – “Objects of Interest”
The back bay of the HSUHK – Foundation Gallery is designated for the University Collection with items selected by the Working Group on Foundation Gallery Curation from among donated items in HSUHK’s possession. The exhibition is built around the idea of the Cabinet of Curiosities – the Wunderkammer of donations and gifts – with paintings, installation of small objects, and vintage collection.
Feature Exhibition – The Stars Are Not Afraid to Appear Like Fireflies
Exhibition Period: 28 March – 30 April 2026
The exhibition’s title draws from Rabindranath Tagore’s Stray Birds, using “shadow” as a lens to examine how self-awareness forms through light reflections, personal experiences, and societal structures, while true existence often remains elusive. Layered, ephemeral imagery in reflective installations and paintings invites viewers to engage with the dynamics of “seeing and being seen”, prompting reflecting on the visible and invisible, the individual and the environment.
The immersive space is designed as an abstract maze of reflective black glass and red bulbs, echoing the venue’s floor-to-ceiling windows and Hong Kong’s layered urban architecture. As visitors navigate through the installation, their reflections illuminate, refract, and overlap, heightening awareness of their existence amid forces of resistance and dissolution.
2025
Acrylic on canvas
160 cm x 160 cm
2017
Acrylic on canvas
60 cm x 45 cm
2019
Acrylic on canvas
50 cm x 50 cm
About the Artist
Born in Shanghai in 1991, Wang Yi earned his master’s degree in Oil Painting from the China Academy of Art in 2016. A leading voice among China’s new abstract generation, he has been shortlisted for the Tomorrow Sculpture Award and the John Moores Painting Prize (China), and received the Porsche Young Chinese Artist of the Year Award in 2021. These international recognitions underscore his fluid transition across two- and three-dimensional media.
Upcoming Exhibition
More exhibitions to come, stay tuned!
Past Exhibitions
Feature Exhibition – “Never Forget Your Original Aspiration: AAD Matriculation Show 2025-2026”
Exhibition Period: 19 December 2025 to 20 February 2026
This exhibition departs from the familiar graduation show format by celebrating the beginning of the educational journey rather than its end. By juxtaposing pre-university portfolios with Year 1 studio assignments, the exhibition traces the origins of creative growth, revealing how latent talents evolve into expressive voices. Featuring works from BA-AD and BA-CCI students at HSUHK, the exhibition presents a collective oeuvre, highlighting objects, models, paintings alongside this year’s wearable art.
Visitor Registration
Note for Visitors
Registration
- Registration should be made at least three working days prior to the intended visit. The last admission time is 6:00pm on weekdays and 4:00pm on Saturdays.
- Each visitor can book for one appointment with one registered email only. A confirmation email will be issued within two working days upon successful registration.
Admission
- Visitors must present their confirmation email to staff members as proof of registration before admitting to the HSUHK – Foundation Gallery.
During Visit
- Visitors admitted to the HSUHK – Foundation Gallery are required to observe and comply with the rules set out by the HSUHK – Foundation Gallery.
Other Matters
- The HSUHK – Foundation Gallery reserves the right to amend the above terms and conditions without prior notice.
- In event of any discrepancies between the English and Chinese versions of the above terms and conditions, the English version shall prevail.
- HSUHK reserves the right to deny admission or future bookings at its sole discretion.
Contact Us
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong – Foundation Gallery
1/F, Creative Humanities Hub (CR), The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong , Hang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday:
10:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:
10:00am – 5:00pm
Sundays & public holidays:
Closed
