Art Agenda

Exhibitions showcasing everything from 20th-century paintings from France to contemporary conceptual art from Hong Kong bring the year to a close

Exhibitions showcasing everything from 20th-century paintings from France to contemporary conceptual art from Hong Kong bring the year to a close

GEORGES MATHIEU PERROTIN UNTIL DECEMBER 21

French painter Georges Mathieu was one of the fathers of the lyrical abstraction movement in the 1940s and 50s. Rather than sticking with the geometric style of the era, he opted instead for distinct, free-flowing brushstrokes that were partly inspired by calligraphy. perrotin.com

SIGG PRIZE EXHIBITION M+ PAVILION DECEMBER 6 TO APRIL 13

This exhibition showcases works by the six shortlisted artists for the inaugural Sigg Price, which recognises exceptional art from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The artists—hu Xiaoyuan, Liang Shuo, Shen Yin, Lin Yilin, Tao Hui and Samson Young—have spent the past two years creating works for the show that address a variety of topics. The prize winner will be selected by a jury, with the result to be announced in January. westkowloon.hk

HELEN PASHGIAN LEHMANN MAUPIN UNTIL DECEMBER 21

The Los Angeles-based artist, a primary member of the Light and Space movement of the 1960s, is perhaps best known for making art with industrial materials such as plastic epoxies and resins, resulting in works that appear to generate light. Her first solo exhibition in Asia, which is split between Lehmann Maupin’s Seoul and Hong Kong locations, encompasses her Column, Lens, Sphere and wall-mounted sculpture series. lehmannmaupin.com

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ HAUSER & WIRTH UNTIL FEBRUARY 8

The American photographer made a name for herself with her portraits of celebrities for publications including Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. This exhibition, the most comprehensive showcase of her work ever held in Asia, focuses on her early photographs. hauserwirth.com