“Even Though I Forgot My Name”
The local art scene has a fresh new place to visit The Hartz Project just officially opened, and its debut exhibition is already doing something memorable. The launch exhibition, Even Thought I Forgot My Name, sets the tone for what this gallery seems to want from the start: contemporary art that doesn’t just look good on a wall, but actually makes you pause and think. At the center of Even Though I Forgot My Name is a question many of us feel in quieter moments: Who are we when the names, labels, and “official” versions of ourselves start to slip away? The exhibition leans into themes of memory and identity, exploring how self-perception can shift depending on the moment, the people around us, and what we choose to hold onto. Rather than giving everything a fixed, neatly defined meaning, the works invite viewers into something more intimate. You don’t have to “get it” immediately, there’s room to sit with the feeling of it, to reflect, and to notice what stays with you even when the formal parts fall away. It’s also worth noting how intentional the whole opening feels. By leading with a concept as human and reflective as this one, The Hartz Project is signaling that it wants to be more than a venue. It aims to function like a cultural hub, somewhere that connects local perspectives to wider contemporary conversations happening globally. Even the space supports that idea. The layout is designed so the artworks can breathe, while still keeping the experience immersive, so you’re not just walking past pieces, but moving through a dialogue between the viewer, the work, and the gallery itself. For a new platform, Even Thought I forgot My Name isn’t a safe, generic first show, it’s a confident one. It establishes The Hartz Project as a serious new destination on the contemporary art map, and it leaves you wanting to come back for what’s next. The Hartz Project Room 2301, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong 18.07.2026 - 29.08.2026