Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM): exhibition "A Laugh at the World: James Wong"

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of renowned culture figure James Wong, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) will stage the exhibition "A Laugh at the World: James Wong" from July 17, 2024 until February 10, 2025 with free admission. Around 140 sets of exhibits, selected from collection items of various museums of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and loan exhibits, will be displayed to illustrate the pop culture master's contributions to music, film, television, advertising, literature and more. Members of the public will be able to learn about the cultural integration of his works, as well as how he translated traditional contents into contemporary pop culture creations.

James Wong (1941-2004), born Wong Jum-sum, was a renowned cultural figure and literary genius in Hong Kong. Wong, who moved to Hong Kong with his family in his childhood, was raised and received education in the city. He was a complete local. Having been active in various cultural and performing arts media platforms since the 1950s, Wong was good at writing lyrics, writing and composing music, writing columns, making movies, advertising creations and stage performances. He had been contributing articles to newspapers since the age of 12, and later became a professional writer. His columns and articles on newspapers had reached 10 million words. Wong's musical tastes spanned a diverse spectrum, encompassing Western classical, European and American pop, Indian, and avant-garde styles. He took an eclectic approach in adopting the various musical styles, while actively passing on traditional Chinese opera culture. His life coincided with several important development stages of post-war Hong Kong, making a significant impact on the development of the city's pop culture.

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