Bloom of Light—
a quiet movement of hope  
where the invisible breathes light,  
and blossoms without sound.  

Open the Box 2025: Bloom of Light is a durational spectator-led programme created by Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki that invites audiences of all ages to weave their memories into the artwork by letting flower motifs and patterns spread through the gallery space.

Bloom of Light is part of the artist’s ongoing Echoes Infinity series, an installation that explores memory, time, and the creation of light in collaboration with the audience.

Through workshops, participants will create floral patterns to build an ever-growing shared space with different cultural perspectives on identity and meaning that transform into collective light:  the light each carries within and that blooms through encounter.

5 July - 3 August 2025

Co-creation Period:

5 - 27 July
Closed on Mon
Tue–Fri 2pm–6pm
Sat–Sun 11am–7pm

Ticketed Admission
 

Public Viewing Period:

29 July – 3 August
Closed on Mon
Tue–Sun 11am–7pm

Free Admission

Closing Ceremony:

4pm –7pm, 3 August

Free Admission

Co-creation Period Admission Fee:

• $180 (Includes one material pack and entry fee for at most two people)
• $240 (Includes one material pack and entry fee for at most three people)

Please register and pay in advance online.  Each activity timeslot is two hours.

Remarks:

• The programme welcomes children aged five or above to participate, accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Admission tickets are required for Co-creation period. Tickets can only be purchased at art-mate, with limited daily quotas on a first come, first served basis.
• Ticket sale ends 30 minutes before the start of each session. Latecomers after 30 minutes will not be admitted.
• Participants will be given priority to attend the closing ceremony on 3 August.
• Comfortable clothing is recommended.
• Participants will be required to take off their shoes before entering the designated activity area.
• Materials may cause staining, and socks will be provided for participants.
• The workshop utilises fine particulate matter. Individuals with respiratory sensitivities or related health concerns should take this into account before registering.

Open the Box is an innovative programme taking place every summer at Tai Kwun Contemporary, aiming to explore alternative and innovative approaches to community engagement and shape the future of museums. Gallery and white cube spaces are typically platforms for curators' and artists' creativity. But during this special event, the roles will be reversed—the gallery will feature collective works created by artists, visitors and participants.

Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

If hoisted before opening hours: Tai Kwun Contemporary will remain closed until the signal is lowered. Tai Kwun Contemporary will re-open three hours after the signal is lowered. If the signal is cancelled or lowered less than four hours from the normal closing time, Tai Kwun Contemporary will remain closed for the rest of the day. If hoisted during opening hours: Tai Kwun Contemporary will be closed when "Pre-No.8 Special Announcement" is published by Hong Kong Observatory. Events of the day will be cancelled and rescheduled. No refund will be made.

Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

If hoisted before opening hours: Tai Kwun Contemporary will remain closed until the signal is lowered. Tai Kwun Contemporary will re-open three hours after the signal is lowered. If the signal is cancelled or lowered less than four hours from the normal closing time, Tai Kwun Contemporary will remain closed for the rest of the day. If hoisted during opening hours: Tai Kwun Contemporary will remain open.

Tai Kwun Contemporary reserves the right to make the final decision in the case of any disputes.