Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui capture shared urban stillness through projections and soundscapes
At the Venice Biennale, Hong Kong-born artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui are directing visitors' attention toward the quiet moments and subtle details that bridge two distant maritime cities. Marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s first participation in the international exhibition, the collateral showcase, titled Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice, runs through 22 November under the curation of the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Rather than relying on grand spectacle, the presentation is grounded in quiet observation and everyday urban commonalities. Central to this exploration is Laundry Nocturne (2026), an evocative installation created by Kingsley Ng. The artwork pairs video projection with an immersive soundscape to explore domestic scenes that belong as much to the alleys of Hong Kong as they do to the canals and passageways of Venice.
Ng’s installation specifically turns its focus to the visual rhythms of laundry hung outdoors between buildings. By translating this familiar domestic routine through light and audio, Laundry Nocturne captures how everyday urban life unfolds across architectural gaps. The carefully composed projections evoke the subtle shifting of illumination across drying fabric, while the accompanying soundscape encloses the space in an atmosphere of stillness and contemplation.
Working alongside Angel Hui, Ng uses new media and sound to train the audience's senses onto overlooked textures and quiet pauses. In framing laundry lines suspended against facades, the installation highlights a visual language shared across both cities, inviting viewers to pause amidst the bustle of the Biennale.
Curated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art to mark a quarter-century of presence at the Venice Biennale, Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice demonstrates how new media art and projection can transform mundane urban habits into deeply resonant spatial experiences.
The installation illustrates how projection and sound design can elevate ordinary, overlooked human routines into contemplative new media art. For creative practitioners, it serves as a masterclass in using light and atmosphere to forge cultural resonance without relying on overt spectacle.
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