MADSAKI Pays Homage to Hong Kong Cinema in Upcoming Solo Exhibition

Paintings portraying popular scenes from ‘Kung Fu Hustle,’ ‘Chungking Express,’ and more films.

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Perrotin Hong Kong will soon launch a solo presentation on rising Japanese contemporary artist, MADSAKI. Entitled “If I Had a Dream,” the show will display new original paintings and an installation. Highlights of the showcase are three of MADSAKI’s most iconic series such as his Warhol, Movie, and Character projects that portray popular cartoons. Not to mention, the artist pays homage to the city with paintings that depict critically-acclaimed scenes from HK cinema spanning titles such as In the Mood for Love, Infernal Affairs, Chungking Express, Kung Fu Hustle, among others.

MADSAKI’s solo show will be on view from July 17 to August 17. Visit Perrotin’s website to learn more and stay tuned for an exclusive recap.

In related news, take a look at this week’s best art drops.

Perrotin Hong Kong
50 Connaught Road, 17th Floor
Hong Kong

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