In commemoration of the 85th birth anniversary of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee, the MTR Corporation, together with the Bruce Lee Foundation and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, is hosting a memorial exhibition at Central Station and Hong Kong Station starting today.
“The Formless Way: Memorialising 85 years since Bruce Lee’s birth" explores Lee’s life from four perspectives – film, martial arts, philosophy, and art – showcasing to the public the martial spirit and life philosophy he practiced throughout his life.
The exhibition is composed of two main zones, with the interactive experiential zone at Hong Kong Station’s Living Art Stage running from November 25 to December 8, while the themed exhibition at Central Station’s ArtTube will be on long-term display.
The zone at Hong Kong Station features dynamic installations and immersive interactive experiences that showcase Bruce Lee’s signature moves and philosophical insights.
Limited-edition Bruce Lee’s quote cards with four designs themed around Bruce Lee’s famous philosophical quotes will be randomly distributed to participants at the zone.
The exhibition at the Central Station displays an extensive collection of rare photographs, film stills, posters, and martial arts philosophy, offering an in-depth exploration of Lee’s growth trajectory and life as an artist.
At yesterday's opening ceremony, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mabel Chan said that although Lee has been gone for more than half a century, he remains a grandmaster in the martial arts world.
She also said that the martial arts legend had ushered in a new era for Hong Kong cinema and elevated martial arts films to a new level, adding that the films he made were enough to create a cinematic legend and make him a cross-border cultural icon of Hong Kong.
Chan emphasized that the exhibition was especially meaningful since it offered an opportunity for the public to savor Lee’s wisdom and strength in martial arts, as well as to learn from his philosophy and undying spirit.
She added that the martial arts icon’s pursuit of peak performance and breakthrough spirit in martial arts mirrors Hong Kong’s own achievements in public transport development, and the city’s public transport system was recognized as “world number one” in its class.
Shannon Emery Lee, the founder and chairperson of the Bruce Lee Foundation and daughter of the late icon, said she was committed to carrying forward her father’s wisdom, embodying his spirit herself, and sharing it with the world.
“This exhibition is the ideal platform to promote his spirit and philosophy, and it is my hope that the public can gain insights into his resilience and wisdom during their daily journeys as they flow throughout the city,” Lee said.
She expressed hoped that with the exhibition spanning two iconic stations, the interactive installations and art displays could turn ordinary journeys into moments of inspiration – so that by pausing for a moment, people could feel her father’s philosophy, martial arts, and life, and even strangers could resonate with his spirit.
