The work was part of a collection donated by Swiss collector Uli Sigg three years ago, well before the national security law that was enforced here at midnight of June 30 last year. The Ai exhibit may be an isolated case, but it is of sufficient concern to pose a dilemma that the cultural district authority will have to face in the longer term. Presumably, the exhibits will be carefully selected from the 7,700 items that the museum already has in its possession. Some may still be critical from a sociological perspective but none will be anywhere near the political red line. While Fung won't let this happen, it can be anticipated that the cautious approach will also invite criticism from some corners of society.

Source: The Standard November 05, 2021 07:10 UTC