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Hong Kong's First ASMR Exhibition 2025: Immersive Multi-Sensory Experience at AIRSIDE

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Experience the world of ASMR through an award-winning exhibition featuring over 40 works by international and local artists, including interactive installations and Hong Kong-specific soundscapes.

In a groundbreaking cultural event, Hong Kong welcomes Asia's first comprehensive ASMR exhibition at AIRSIDE's GATE33 Gallery. "WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR" brings together art, technology, and sensory experiences in an immersive journey through one of the internet's most fascinating phenomena.


ASMR Arena at the Design Museum (2022), courtesy of Peteris Viksna;

 ASMR Arena at the Design Museum (2022), courtesy of Peteris Viksna.


Immersive ASMR Experience in Hong Kong

The exhibition, running from March 14 to July 13, 2025, transforms GATE33 Gallery into a multi-sensory environment where visitors can explore ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) through various interactive installations. Following successful runs at ArkDes in Stockholm and London's Design Museum, this Hong Kong edition introduces new locally commissioned works that reflect the city's unique auditory landscape.


The Voice of Touch by Marc Tessier (2022) at the Design Museum, courtesy of Ed Reeve

 The Voice of Touch by Marc Tessier (2022) at the Design Museum, courtesy of Ed Reeve 


Exhibition Highlights

The centerpiece "ASMR Arena" spans over 100 square meters, featuring a kilometer-long woven pillow installation where visitors can interact with diverse audio-visual works. This innovative space earned the exhibition the 2022 Dezeen Exhibition Design of the Year award.

Local and International ASMR Artists


Hong Kong artists AK Kan and Kin Lam create an interactive studio experience where visitors can:

  • Generate ASMR content using everyday Hong Kong objects

  • Explore ASMR elements in local transportation

  • Experience Hong Kong-specific ASMR soundscapes


International highlights include:

  • Original paintings and episodes from Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting"

  • Tobias Bradford's innovative artificial tongue installation

  • Marc Teyssier's "Artificial Skin for Mobile Devices"

 

‘WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR’


Venue: GATE33 Gallery, L312, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Rd, Kai Tak, Hong Kong


Dates: March – 13 July 2025


Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 12 – 8pm, Friday to Sunday 12 – 9pm


Admission: HKD $30


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