Wanchai Hong Kong Arts Centre | Hong Kong Arts Centre's Comix Home Base Turns 20: 'Comix Arts Festival 2025' Opens on 22 July, Hong Kong's First Art Fair Dedicated to Comics and Illustrations

Description

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Comix Home Base, the Hong Kong Arts Centre will hold the 'Comix Arts Festival 2025' from 22 July to 31 August 2025, presenting a festival of illustrated artworks, comics art, pop culture and cross-media creations to the public.

Over 60 Local Comic Artists and Illustrators Gather to Showcase Hand-drawn Works, Displaying Irreplaceable Warmth and Infectivity

From 22 July to 31 August 2025, the Jockey Club Gallery from the Centre's ground floor to the fourth floor, as well as the Chantal Miller Gallery on the third floor, will host Hong Kong's first art fair dedicated to local comics and illustrations, featuring more than 60 comic artists and illustrators. Through traditional media such as pencils and ink, the artists will showcase their original hand-drawn comic artworks in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and computer editing. The artists will convey sincere emotions through their brushstrokes, evoking intergenerational resonance and bringing irreplaceable infectivity and warmth to the audience. Comic and illustration enthusiasts can also purchase their favourite artworks on display to add to their personal collections! 27 invited creators will join over 30 outstanding creators selected through an open call, presenting more than 150 hand-drawn works. The exhibition will feature classic works by master artists, as well as creations by emerging artists and students, filled with humour, memories and dreams. It will bear witness to the evolution and diverse facets of Hong Kong's hand-drawn art scene and reaffirm the mission of the Comix Home Base in nurturing talents and promoting comics art. To document this grand event, the organiser will publish a special publication titled 'Origin: Comics/Illustrations Art Fair', featuring multiple hand-drawn works by the 60 participating artists, which will be available for sale in limited quantities during the exhibition period.

Launch of Limited-edition Figurines to Extend the Charm of Comics to the Community

The 'Comix Arts Festival 2025' will also launch limited-edition figurines of five star-studded exhibiting creators, allowing their fascinating characters to meet the public in a brand-new style. These include Mok Gei Gei by Lai Tat-tat Wing, Old Girl by Stella So, Twins by Li Chi-tak, Eyebag Girl by Isatisse and Fatina by Prudence Mak. The figurines will be sold in surprise blind boxes (HK$138 each). During the event, the five limited-edition figurines will be enlarged and displayed in different corners of the venue, allowing the public to appreciate the creators' hard work up close.

Limited-edition Mini Finger Skateboards for On-site Interactive Battles

 The organiser will also launch a series of comics-related merchandise, including pins, T-shirts, eco-bags, gashapon and more. One of the most eye-catching items is the mini finger skateboard. Artist Ho Chi-kwan was invited to hand-paint colourful and captivating patterns on the on-site imitation skateboard ramp installation. The public can purchase the mini finger skateboards and try them out on this unique ramp, interacting and battling with fellow enthusiasts, embodying the playful spirit of art.

Grand Finale Event - Retrospective Exhibition of Internationally Acclaimed Korean Artist Kim Jung Gi, Featuring Large-scale Hand-drawn Works Exhibited in Hong Kong for the First Time

In addition to showcasing outstanding works by local creators, the Centre will specially present 'Kim Jung Gi: The Infinite Line', a retrospective exhibition that traces the remarkable journey of this legendary Korean comic and illustration artist from his early creations to his international live drawing performances. The exhibition will bring together over 200 precious exhibits, including comic manuscripts, illustrations, sketches and cross-disciplinary collaboration projects, fully presenting his unrestrained and distinctive artistic universe. Known worldwide for his live drawing of large-scale images, this exhibition is the world's first comprehensive showcase of his artistic career, featuring the largest number of his works to date, a must-see for his fans.

A Series of Surprising Events to Satisfy Comic Enthusiasts of All Ages

In addition to the fascinating exhibitions and collaborations mentioned above, the 'Comix Arts Festival 2025' has also planned a series of surprising events, including art pop-up stores, period-limited comics-themed stores, live drawing demonstrations, autograph sessions, sharing sessions, workshops, little docents programme, public guided tours and more. Details will be announced soon, so stay tuned.

Art Fair - Featuring approximately 150 hand-drawn works by 60 local comic artists and illustrators, including classic works by master artists and creations by emerging artists and students.

Date: 22 July - 31 August 2025

Venue: Jockey Club Gallery from the Centre's ground floor to the fourth floor, and Chantal Miller Gallery on the third floor

Period-limited Comics-themed Store - Selling a range of limited-edition peripheral products themed around different comics.

Date: 22 July - 30 September 2025

Venue: Hong Kong Arts Centre, Ground Floor

Pop-up Art Store

Date: 13 - 31 August 2025

Venue: Hong Kong Arts Centre, Ground Floor to Fourth Floor Lobby

The Infinite Line

Retrospective Exhibition of Internationally Acclaimed Korean Artist Kim Jung Gi, Featuring Large-scale Hand-drawn Works Exhibited in Hong Kong for the First Time

A large-scale exhibition of the late internationally renowned Korean comic/illustration artist Kim Jung Gi, showcasing his hand-drawn and sketch works from different periods.

Date: 14 - 31 August 2025

Location: Pao Galleries, 4-5/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre

Ticket Price

§  Early bird tickets are available from 14 July to 12 August 2025, with each ticket priced at HK$78 or two tickets at HK$138 

§  From 13 August 2025, the regular ticket price (Monday to Friday only) will be HK$98 per ticket; the VIP ticket price will be HK$128 per ticket (includes a free Kim Jung Gi comic pattern file folder)

§  Concession tickets (for full-time students aged 11-18, seniors aged 60 or above, people with disabilities [with one accompanying carer], and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients)

§  Ticket price is HK$68 per ticket

§  Children aged ten or below can enter for free

Ticketing details to be announced