Get ready to see PacificPlace and StarstreetPrecincttransformed into surreal playgrounds of art and imagination, as part of Swire Properties Arts Month 2025. From Mar. 20 to Apr. 6, 2025,two larger-than-life public installations will captivate visitors with their playful, thought-provoking designs.
For the third year running, Pacific Place is hosting Art Basel Hong Kong’s offsite “Encounters,” this time featuring a site-specific installation by Zurich-based artist Monster Chetwynd — her first public artwork in Hong Kong.
Titled "Lanternfly Ballet," the vibrant artworks of the lantern bug – native to Hong Kong – celebrates biodiversity with three massive lanternfly sculptures resting on oversized lily pads, each one collaged in Chetwynd’s signature handmade aesthetic and maximalist style.
Adding to the magic, dancers will deliver live performances inspired by "The Ballet of the Enchanted Dragonfly" and "The Little Mermaid" on select dates, bringing the ephemeral beauty of lanternflies to life.
Live Performances:
- Saturday Mar. 22: 3:30 PM
- Friday Mar. 28: 1:30 PM
- Saturday, Apr. 5: 3:30 PM
Location: Park Court, Level L1, Pacific Place, Admiralty.
Meanwhile, the colorful exploration of public art extends to Starstreet Precinct as Laurent Perbos’ sculptural installation "Beauty and Gesture" makes its Hong Kong debut.
First unveiled at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this series reimagines the iconic Venus de Milo statues, transforming them into sporty goddesses.
Each of the six sculptures grips equipment from different Olympic and Paralympic sports — including basketball, boxing, javelin, surfing, tennis, and para-archery. This acclaimed series, which previously toured the Chinese mainland, will be displayed outside Three Pacific Place, offering a perfect excuse to take a stroll, snap some photos, and immerse yourself in a world where art, nature, and sport.
Location: Outside Three Pacific Place on Starstreet Precinct, Wan Chai
Opening Hours: from 10 AM to 10 PM
For more information, visit Pacific Place on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
