For those familiar with local art and artists, the paintings of Chu Hing-wah, depicting Hong Kong’s everyday life and community are easily recognised and highly relatable. The Works has featured Chu and his works several times, and this week we have a special reason for doing so: this year he celebrates his 90th birthday, and an exhibition is currently marking the occasion.

On show at Soluna Fine Art, “Re:Connect” is a group exhibition that acts as a retrospective of the gallery’s exhibitions over the last seven years, reflecting its multicultural aesthetics, and its roots in South Korea. It includes the works of eight artists who have previously exhibited here as well as pieces by two ceramic artists shown in the gallery for the first time.

Formed in 2021 in Lamma, the all-female group The Sirens plays a variety of music, from traditional folk to modern classics. The members say they want their harmonies to evoke a sense of mystery and a moody atmosphere, reminiscent of their mythological namesakes that lured sailors during their long sea voyages. The Sirens are with us right now.