Heritage & Culture Community Gallery Wall

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The Heritage & Culture Community Gallery Wall is a large‑scale public art installation presented and curated by Julie Petris as part of the AIA Carnival. The exhibition celebrates the city’s resilience, identity, and shared cultural memory through art.

Stretching nine metres across, the outdoor gallery transforms a single wall into a vibrant, open‑air exhibition. Set against a deep blue-green  backdrop, it showcases works by local artists exploring Hong Kong’s urban landscapes, food culture, daily rituals, people, and enduring cultural symbols. Together, the artworks form a collective portrait of the city—past and present—inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

To the left of the installation are two sculptural building‑like structures that house Tiny Art Galleries—miniature exhibitions curated by individual artists. These intimate spaces offer a closer look at Hong Kong’s heritage, with themes ranging from banyan trees and traditional paper art to vanished architectural tiles. The contrast between the large‑scale wall and the delicate, detailed tiny galleries creates a layered viewing experience that rewards curiosity and exploration.

Community participation is central to the project. Selected Tiny Galleries are reserved for public workshops, where visitors can create and curate their own miniature artworks. These community‑made pieces may be displayed alongside professional works, reinforcing the idea that Hong Kong’s cultural story belongs to everyone.

More than an art display, the Heritage & Culture Community Gallery Wall is a living exhibition—one that evolves throughout the Carnival, supports local artists, and offers a space for shared pride, creativity, and collective healing. It stands as both a celebration of Hong Kong’s cultural richness and a reminder of the power of art to bring people together.