The Corner Shop (left) will present Neuron (right), an installation by Hong Kong artist Aaron Lam Kwok Yam
(March 2025, Hong Kong) - Mondrian Hong Kong is not only a bold and stylish place to stay, dine and unwind in Tsim Sha Tsui – it is a vibrant hub of art, culture and creativity. As part of its mission to inspire its guests and provide a platform for exciting local artists to showcase their work, this striking hotel is proud to present a series of exhibitions, installations and experiences that will connect guests to the contemporary spirit of the city.
This commitment to the arts now has a new focal point: The Corner Shop. Located at 8A Hart Avenue, directly opposite the hotel, this edgy and intimate space provides a dedicated platform for pop-up events, guerrilla art, cultural experiences, and community engagement. It is more than a gallery; it is a gritty street-level venue – juxtaposed against Hong Kong’s spectacular high-rise skyline – where thought-provoking shows reflect everyday life and provide a stage for rising young talent.
The latest in a series of boundary-pushing exhibitions is set to be revealed on March 20, 2025, as two Hong Kong-based artists, Liao Jiaming and Aaron Lam Kwok Yam, present “Once Lost, Now Found” – a deep journey of discovery that invites viewers to reflect on the uncertainties of contemporary life. Running until May 4, 2025 and spanning two distinct spaces – The Corner Shop and The Roofgarden, which is perched on the 40th floor of Mondrian Hong Kong – this immersive event is set to stimulate the senses and transport curious explorers on a multi-sensory voyage.
This commitment to the arts now has a new focal point: The Corner Shop. Located at 8A Hart Avenue, directly opposite the hotel, this edgy and intimate space provides a dedicated platform for pop-up events, guerrilla art, cultural experiences, and community engagement. It is more than a gallery; it is a gritty street-level venue – juxtaposed against Hong Kong’s spectacular high-rise skyline – where thought-provoking shows reflect everyday life and provide a stage for rising young talent.
The latest in a series of boundary-pushing exhibitions is set to be revealed on March 20, 2025, as two Hong Kong-based artists, Liao Jiaming and Aaron Lam Kwok Yam, present “Once Lost, Now Found” – a deep journey of discovery that invites viewers to reflect on the uncertainties of contemporary life. Running until May 4, 2025 and spanning two distinct spaces – The Corner Shop and The Roofgarden, which is perched on the 40th floor of Mondrian Hong Kong – this immersive event is set to stimulate the senses and transport curious explorers on a multi-sensory voyage.
“As part of our ‘Inspired by People’ philosophy and cultural programming series, it is really exciting to host these two exceptional Hong Kong artists, who will take visitors on a journey that starts on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui and rises to the very top of our hotel, with spectacular views of the city’s iconic skyline as a backdrop to their works,” commented Dirk Dalichau, General Manager of Mondrian Hong Kong.
Liao Jiaming's Open Yourselves (Ourselves) (left) and The Creator (right) – part of the “Once Lost, Now Found” exhibition
To celebrate the start of this exhibition, Mondrian Hong Kong has crafted a unique package that connects visitors to the artistic heart and soul of the city. The Mondrian Hong Kong X MeART Art Month Explorer Package is available from March 28-30, 2025, and comprises a stay in a stylish Premier Room, daily breakfast, and a complimentary cocktail at Avoca. It also includes two-day tickets to Art Basel Hong Kong, an expert-led MeART tour, and more. Mondrian Hong Kong is the only hotel providing guided tours of Art Basel, the Asian art fair that showcases contemporary artworks, conversations and cultural events.
For more information and to embark on an artistic journey at Mondrian Hong Kong, please visit www.mondrianhongkong.com.
For more information and to embark on an artistic journey at Mondrian Hong Kong, please visit www.mondrianhongkong.com.
About the Artists and their Works
Artists Liao Jiaming (left) and Aaron Lam Kwok Yam (right)
Liao Jiaming (b. 1992, Guangdong) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work examines the narratives and power dynamics embedded in images. His practice spans photography, video, installation, and performance, often addressing themes of gender, the body, and identity. For ‘Once Lost, Now Found’, Liao presents:
• Open Yourselves (Ourselves) (Corner Shop): An installation featuring gel medium image transfers on the artist’s used clothes, evoking themes of intimacy, loss, and collective desire.
• The Creator (Roofgarden): An interactive work combining a 3D hologram projector fan and custom trading cards, blending personal emotions with the imagery of online dating culture. Visitors can engage with the piece by inserting a token to receive a card, exploring the tension between chance and fate.
• How to Stay Balanced on Water (Roofgarden): A video installation featuring performers balancing on water at former ferry piers, juxtaposing Hong Kong’s urban landscape with more fluid, alternative modes of existence. This is a new artwork created for this exhibition.
Aaron Lam Kwok Yam (b. 1995, Guangdong) explores themes of identity, memory, and emotional entanglements through his installations. His works often reflect on migration, mobility, and the interplay between personal and collective histories. For this exhibition, Aaron presents:
• Neuron (Corner Shop): Originally presented in Tokyo, this installation inspired by the biological renewal of human cells to explore psychological tensions and the fragility of the human mind.
• Moving (Roofgarden): A new installation combining elements of a Chinese spirit table and a shoe rack, symbolizing the continuity of tradition and the flexibility of modern life. The work incorporates red lighting, lotus symbols, and auspicious clouds to reflect on migration and the search for spiritual and everyday fulfilment.
• Open Yourselves (Ourselves) (Corner Shop): An installation featuring gel medium image transfers on the artist’s used clothes, evoking themes of intimacy, loss, and collective desire.
• The Creator (Roofgarden): An interactive work combining a 3D hologram projector fan and custom trading cards, blending personal emotions with the imagery of online dating culture. Visitors can engage with the piece by inserting a token to receive a card, exploring the tension between chance and fate.
• How to Stay Balanced on Water (Roofgarden): A video installation featuring performers balancing on water at former ferry piers, juxtaposing Hong Kong’s urban landscape with more fluid, alternative modes of existence. This is a new artwork created for this exhibition.
Aaron Lam Kwok Yam (b. 1995, Guangdong) explores themes of identity, memory, and emotional entanglements through his installations. His works often reflect on migration, mobility, and the interplay between personal and collective histories. For this exhibition, Aaron presents:
• Neuron (Corner Shop): Originally presented in Tokyo, this installation inspired by the biological renewal of human cells to explore psychological tensions and the fragility of the human mind.
• Moving (Roofgarden): A new installation combining elements of a Chinese spirit table and a shoe rack, symbolizing the continuity of tradition and the flexibility of modern life. The work incorporates red lighting, lotus symbols, and auspicious clouds to reflect on migration and the search for spiritual and everyday fulfilment.
