​The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Exhibition at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) in Venice, Italy, on May 8 (Venice time).
      
     The Venice Biennale is a premier contemporary art event. At the invitation of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC), the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is collaborating with the HKADC for the first time to take part in the Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale, running from May to November 2026. Together, the HKMoA and the HKADC are presenting selected works by Hong Kong artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui, showcasing the city's artistic diversity on the international stage.
      
     Following the opening ceremony, Miss Law attended a gala dinner jointly hosted by the Friends of HKMoA and the HKADC in celebration of the opening of the Hong Kong exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
      
     Earlier in the afternoon, Miss Law attended the opening ceremony of the Chinese Pavilion. She had also met with the Ambassador of Italy to the People's Republic of China, Dr Massimo Ambrosetti, and the Rector of the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Professor Tiziana Lippiello.
      
     Miss Law will depart Venice for Bordeaux on May 9 (Venice time) to continue her duty visit.

Ends/Saturday, May 9, 2026
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