Hong Kong–born artist Kacey Wong returns to The Hague for a public talk at Leiden University and an exhibition at NGO DEI. Now living in exile in Taiwan and formerly a professor in Hong Kong, Wong draws on his personal experiences of political upheaval and displacement.

Through installations, performances, and film, he explores the many forms that resistance can take, showcasing how artistic expression plays an important role in political struggle, even when its impact is not immediately visible. He highlights both the events of 2019 and the ongoing resistance of individuals fighting under the regimes in Hong Kong and Taiwan, blending these two very different cultures in one exhibition, as they are connected by a common oppressor.

Sounds and videos from the protests accompany the physical artworks, recordings recreating the atmosphere of the demonstrations, making the exhibition engaging and become not only a reflection on recent history, but also a meditation on resilience, imagination, and the persistence of human dignity. At the same time, the exhibition challenges conventional boundaries between protest and performance art, combining visually playful forms with darker political themes.

During the opening night, the artist will perform in a small fortune-telling temple inside the gallery, entitled Living Deity.