Art enthusiasts visiting Hong Kong this March can experience three diverse exhibitions by leading gallery Ora-Ora during Art Basel Hong Kong 2025, showcasing exceptional regional and international talent across the city.
Fernan Botero The Saint (2014), Oil on canvas, 187 x 100 cm
Monumental Sculptures at Hong Kong's Harbourfront
"UPWARD – Huang Yulong" (March 12-20 and 24-31, 2025) will transform the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park with more than 20 giant sculptures measuring over three meters in height. The Chinese artist's monumental works embody optimism and positivity while commenting on street culture in China. Selected sculptures will feature rugby elements, nodding to the Hong Kong Sevens tournament happening concurrently.
Henrietta Tsui-Leung, co-founder and CEO of Ora-Ora, notes: "Huang Yulong brings positivity and an uplifting mood wherever he goes. He breaks down borders, celebrates diversity and revels in inclusion."
Stephen Thorpe's Mountain Explorations
"The Last Word Always Belongs to the Mountain" (March 24 - April 26, 2025) at Ora-Ora's Tai Kwun gallery will feature new works by UK-born, US-based artist Stephen Thorpe. The exhibition explores mountains as symbols of transcendence and higher truths.
Thorpe's paintings examine our fractured relationship with these landscapes through contrasts of tone and texture, featuring far-off mountains framed by intricate rugs and tapestries. His work reflects on how modern lives have become unanchored from nature and tradition, creating a sense of groundlessness.
UPWARD Huang Yulong, coming soon to the Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park
Stone and Spirit (2025), Oil on canvas, 122 x 102 cm
Botero and More at Art Basel Hong Kong
Ora-Ora's presentation at Art Basel Hong Kong (Booth 1B33, March 28-30, 2025) will highlight Colombian master Fernando Botero, representing the first major show in Asia of the artist since his death in 2023. A standout piece will be "The Saint" (2014), exemplifying Botero's unique style known as boterismo.
The booth will also feature artists from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Europe, and the United States, including Halley Cheng, Henry Chu, Peng Jian, William Lim, Juri Markkula, Stephen Thorpe, and Huang Yulong. Notable works include Henry Chu's "F(ear) and G(reed)" (2025), which transforms cryptocurrency market data into generative cello music.
"UPWARD – Huang Yulong"
Dates: March 12-20 and 24-31, 2025
Location: Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, Central Harbourfront
Tickets: HKD30 (per entry) or HKD40 bundle with HKOW ticket
"The Last Word Always Belongs to the Mountain"
Dates: March 24 – April 26, 2025
Location: Ora-Ora, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Ora-Ora at Art Basel Hong Kong
Dates: March 28-30, 2025 (Public days)
Location: Booth 1B33, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Through these three dynamic exhibitions, Ora-Ora continues its mission of championing innovative artistic expression while fostering cultural exchange during one of Asia's most important art events of the year.
