Hong Kong's Youth Revives Ancient Traditions with Artistic Flair at Hart Haus and Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre
Published on 7.26.25
Hong Kong is witnessing a resurgence of cultural expression, with young artists taking center stage in various exhibitions across the city. The 'Art Actions: Our Youth Our Future' exhibition at Hart Haus features three Hong Kong awardees, including Elsa Ngai Se-ngaa, who drew inspiration from ancient murals in China's Mogao Caves for her works Transformation I and Transformation II.
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre is also contributing to this revival by leveraging technology to engage younger generations with Hong Kong's history and traditional crafts. Curator Celia Shum's collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on a virtual reality project will allow users to explore museum exhibitions through interactive programs and audio guides via QR codes, further bridging the gap between cultural heritage and the public.
This trend of incorporating traditional cultural references into contemporary art is not unique to Ngai; many young artists are exploring their heritage through innovative mediums.