The Hari Art Prize Hong Kong 2024-2025: The Hari, 330 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The winner and two runners-up of The Hari Art Prize 2024-2025 will be revealed during a special ceremony at The Hari Hong Kong on March 13 this year to a backdrop of selected artwork by finalists. The winner will receive a HK$100,000 cash award generously donated by Dr. Aron Harilela, CEO and chairman of Harilela Hotels Limited and founder of The Hari Hong Kong and its sister property The Hari London.  

The shortlisted artists includes

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Chan Ka Kiu

YY Chan

Dony Cheng Hung

Itit Cheung (Weera it Ittiteerarak)

Gianluca Crudele

Ho Hou Wun

Inkgo Lam

Vincent Lee

Jeremy Leung

Livy Leung Hoi Nga

Edwin Lo

Karen Mai

Geoffrey Palmer

Amy Tang

Gavin Tu

Nicole Wong

Wu Jiaru

Angela Yuen Ka Yee

Art has always been integral to The Hari Hong Kong’s ethos, intrinsically intertwined into every aspect of the brand. Each of the hotel’s thoughtfully designed modern spaces narrates an immersive story via an exceptional rota of artwork, carefully selected by A Space For Art. The Hari Art Prize underscores this unwavering passion for artistic creativity, simultaneously celebrating the local art community. This year, the distinguished judging panel of renowned industry figures will include

Dr. Aron Harilela, CEO and Chairman of Harilela Hotels;

Charlie Smedley, Founder and Director of A Space For Art;

Frankie Ho, Asia Retail Director of TASCHEN;

Amanda Hon, Managing Director of Ben Brown Fine Arts; and

Independent Curator Anqi Li. 

“We are blown away by the imagination, the narratives, the substance and the depth evident in the talented finalists’ submissions; Hong Kong’s art scene has never been more exciting and inspiring,” said Dr Harilela.  

He said the call for all genres and mediums of artwork “has been well and truly answered and then some”. “There’s wondrous things happening among the finalists’ broad spectrum of work with clay, oil on canvas and linen, watercolours, porcelain, red earthenware, acrylic on wood panels and Chinese silk, lenticular print, film photography, videos, installations, mixed media with upcycled materials and vintage objects, and so much more,” he said.  “For example, there’s a digital print on a lightbox fronted by venetian blinds. Etching on stainless steel mirror. A suncatcher made of glass and Opalite. A hammerhead shark made of disposable cutlery. A circular urban acoustic barrier with a built-in community garden and insect hotel, designed to combat noise and create a quiet zone for the hearing impaired and neurodivergent. We could go on and on and the judging panel is of the opinion that the concepts and execution of all the finalists’ works are flawless.” 

“The talent and dedication of this year’s applicants are truly remarkable, showcasing the strength of Hong Kong’s art scene. It reaffirms the city’s status as a global art capital – one that will continue to thrive for years to come.” Mr Smedley added.