As Hong Kong’s Art Month unfolds across the city, The Peninsula Hong Kong has once again transformed its storied spaces into a canvas for contemporary expression, launching the 2026 edition of its global “Art in Resonance” program with a focus on craftsmanship, culture and quiet wonder.
Set against the backdrop of the city’s busiest arts season, the program introduces three newly commissioned, site-specific works by Hong Kong artist Angel Hui Hoi-kiu, Tokyo-based Indonesian ceramicist Albert Yonathan Setyawan, and architect-artist William Lim Ooi-lee.
Installed across the hotel’s iconic façade, The Lobby and The Verandah Café, the exhibition invites guests and visitors to experience art not as a destination, but as part of everyday encounters.
“The latest iteration of The Peninsula’s global arts program exemplifies our enduring commitment to fostering artistic innovation and cultural exchange in the cities we call home,” said Benjamin Vuchot, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited.
“Together, in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum, we continue to commission exceptional works by contemporary artists of immense talent, supporting their journey towards international recognition and acclaim. Through these works, we endeavour to actively contribute to Hong Kong's stature as Asia’s cultural hub, enriching the city's dynamic arts landscape and spotlighting its creative energy to a global audience.”
Visitors approaching the hotel are first met by Swimming in Light, a shimmering façade installation by Hui.
Known for her delicate embroidered goldfish, Hui reimagines the motif across The Verandah’s windows, awnings and even the hotel’s signature Rolls-Royce vehicles. The goldfish appear to drift across surfaces, catching light and creating a gentle rhythm of movement and reflection.
The work reflects Hui’s ongoing exploration of transforming everyday materials into moments of quiet delight. At the entrance to The Verandah, her earlier pieces—goldfish embroidered on plastic bags—offer a glimpse into the origins of this evolving visual language.
Inside The Lobby, Setyawan’s large-scale installation Metamorphic Modulation presents a contrasting, contemplative experience.
Comprising more than 700 hand-crafted ceramic elements, the work unfolds within a specially designed structure that surrounds viewers. The installation plays with repetition, pattern and shadow, blurring distinctions between object and space, and inviting viewers to shift perspectives as the forms subtly change.
Meanwhile, The Verandah Café has been fully transformed through Lim’s immersive installation Walking On A Bright Future.
Developed in collaboration with Tai Ping, the space becomes a layered environment where a hand-tufted wall tapestry and checker-patterned carpet extend Lim’s painted world into three dimensions. Inspired by his work A Bright Future, the installation evokes a dreamlike landscape where imagination and memory intertwine.
“The V&A’s involvement in ‘Art in Resonance’ underscores our global mission to champion creativity, advance cultural understanding, and ignite inspiration among communities worldwide,” said Louis Copplestone, curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
“Providing support to mid-career artists by giving them a platform to present significant new works is an exciting opportunity for artistic growth. At the core of our partnership lies a shared commitment to thoughtful interpretation and global engagement, weaving together narratives that transcend boundaries and cultures.”
Beyond the visual experience, the program extends into the culinary realm.
From late March to early May, art-inspired afternoon teas and dessert selections reinterpret motifs from the installations, translating visual narratives into flavors and textures.
At The Verandah Café, a trio of pastries inspired by Lim’s work—including creations themed around a crystal ball, blossoms and a paintbrush—offers a playful continuation of the artistic journey.
Now in its latest edition, Art in Resonance reflects The Peninsula’s ongoing commitment to supporting contemporary artists, presenting a living dialogue between art, space and audience—one that quietly unfolds within one of Hong Kong’s most iconic landmarks.
marco.lam@singtaonewscorp.com
