This deeply personal exhibition reflects Gao’s decades-long artistic journey, offering a profound meditation on portraiture, human connection, and the role of painting in today’s fast-moving world.

This exhibition is a celebration of artistic perseverance, deep observation, and the enduring relevance of portraiture in an increasingly fragmented world. The exhibition also features an artistic exchange with renowned poet, writer, and calligrapher Feng Tang, who played a pivotal role in encouraging Gao to return to painting in 2023 after a period of artistic uncertainty. Their dialogue extends beyond friendship, exploring the parallels between Chinese calligraphy and Western painting, and examining how traditional and modern artistic practices intersect in a world often dominated by speed and distraction.

“My Art World Friends…” invites audiences to slow down, to engage, and to rediscover the beauty of focused attention.

Location: 6F, KUNSTHALLE, K11 Art & Cultural Centre, K11 MUSEA