About the event
Explore the power of change. Start afresh from where it all began.
The Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University jointly present the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Graduate Exhibition 2026 adopts “Semordnilap” . A semordnilap is a linguistic phenomenon: a word that, when spelled or read in reverse, becomes an entirely different word. This reversal of meaning is a pivot. ‘Stressed’ turns into ‘desserts’, and ‘reviled’ becomes ‘deliver’.
This year’s graduation exhibition, “Semordnilap”, invites you to step into that gap. Come and encounter works that linger in a state of transition. Pause at the threshold where one reality draws to a close and another has yet to begin. In the inversion of perspective and the transformation of meaning, we search for the force of change, so that every ending may become the starting point of a new departure.
Here we ‘are’, re-imagining our ‘era’.
We warmly invite you to visit the exhibition and join the opening ceremony.
Hong Kong Art School / RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Graduate Exhibition 2026 – Semordnilap
Exhibition Period: 4–20 July 2026
Time:10am – 8 pm (Daily)
Venue:4-5/F, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, HK (Please enter via 5/F using the lifts)
Opening Ceremony: 3 July 2026 (Fri), 6:30pm (Reception at 6pm)
Participating Artists:34 Graduating students of the BAFA programme
About the organiser
About the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Programme:
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) is a degree programme co-presented by Hong Kong Art School (a division of Hong Kong Arts Centre) and RMIT University. The programme aims to develop students’ individual creative growth and establish strong perceptual, analytical and conceptual awareness within the context of contemporary fine art practice. It empowers students to achieve a high level of confidence and personal integrity associated with the best artistic practice while realising their potential as a professional artist. Graduates may pursue careers as independent artists or within the diverse industries and cultures associated with fine arts.
Programme information: https://www.hkas.edu.hk/program/bachelor-degree/
About the Hong Kong Art School:
Hong Kong Art School (HKAS), founded in 2000, is a division of Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC). Closely associated with HKAC's environment of cultural venues, client art groups and creative enterprises, HKAS offers a unique setting for students to draw on a vast spectrum of artistic practices. HKAS is an accredited institute staffed by a group of dedicated artists who are active and distinguished practitioners in the field. The focus of the HKAS award-bearing curriculum lies in Fine Art, with the School’s short courses and outreach projects running in parallel that span an even wider variety of artistic disciplines, genuinely bridging art and the community.
For more information on Hong Kong Art School: www.hkas.edu.hk
About RMIT University:
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise.
• One of Australia’s original educational institutions dating back to 1887
• Five-star QS ranking for excellence in higher education
• Ranked #1 in Australia and #19 in the world for Art and Design (2026 QS Rankings by subject)
For more information about RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/
About the Hong Kong Arts Centre:
Since 1977, the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) has been a platform for nurturing and supporting artists, and infusing art into everyday life. Its unique arts and educational programmes aim to make the arts accessible for all. HKAC believes in the transformative power of art for people from all walks of life. Established more than four decades ago, HKAC brings art to the people of Hong Kong – by presenting programmes for visual arts, performing arts, moving images and media arts, comics and animation. Other initiatives cover arts education, conferences, festivals, public art and community projects, all done with the vision and mission of engaging and inspiring creativity in the Hong Kong community.
HKAC aspires to cultivate community-wide participation in the arts – as an enthusiast, an artist or a patron. Let’s continue to embrace ‘Art for Passion, Art for Life, Art for All’, and share the inspiration.
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