Above Second Gallery

So the unfortunate part about contemporary art in Hong Kong is that this city has failed at providing any museum to date to showcase it. There are several reason for this I understand, but as such, the gallerists in this town are tasked with advocating contemporary art by the artistis and exhibitions they show, all while footing the prohibitively expensive overhead in doing so. I applaud them all for the weight they carry on this front.
This is where über cool places like Above Second Gallery come in hand. As collector and really just modern art (art made between 1860’s-1970’s) and contemporary art (art made since WWII and usually artists who are still living and producing work) museum enthusiast, I want to see and be surrounded by «art of the now.» Above Second Gallery did just this for me with the show of Nick Walker.
Often galleries can be intimidating and I understand why people do not stop and drop in. Art can be a discussion that people are not comfortable having because most people in the art world make non-​art world people feel stupid. We know I speak the truth. The gallerist at Above Second Gallery was great. Down to earth, not pushing anything, teaching me a few fun facts about the artist along the way, very approachable. Now although I know alot about art, I felt like her attitude was not elevated and was welcoming to simply explore the work. Nick Walker’s work showed really well in this little space.
So go visit Above Second Gallery (or heck, just walk by and peer into their floor to ceiling windows and check it out from the curb if you are too intimidated to walk inside!) and see for yourself the cool contemporary art they have slapped up on their walls, because it does not appear you are going to have the opportunity to few it from a public museum any time soon.

Coolest gallery in the world.
Opened by May Wong in 2010 this gallery is located on an unassuming slope (you might just miss it!) they host both local and international artists but focus more on contemporary pop/​graffiti/​urban art and how that in turn affects the landscape.
When you enter the unassuming space you feel completely overcome as the blank walls always lend the art more somehow — its difficult to describe but this gallery is one where you can completely lose yourself. They also host regular cool showcasing /​educational events but you have to keep your ear the ground…
Prepare to have your mind blown! In a good way.