Dr. Simon Suen, BBS, JP, Permanent Honorary President of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Foundation, hosted his solo art exhibition, titled “Synchronicity”, from 11 to 18 October 2026. The exhibition featured more than 120 of his latest works, which masterfully blend Eastern and Western aesthetic traditions across a broad spectrum of artistic media, showcasing Dr. Suen’s profound artistic cultivation and distinctive creative style.

The opening ceremony was held at the West Kowloon Cultural District on 10 October. Officiating guests included Dr. Choi Yuk Lin, JP, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Simon Suen and his wife, Mrs. Mary Suen, MH; The Hon. Kenneth Fok, BBS, JP, Court Member of HKBU; Dr. the Hon. Wilfred Wong, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Professor the Hon. Lee Chack Fan, GBM, GBS, JP, Director of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole of The University of Hong Kong; Dr. Louis Ng, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Council Member of HKBU; and Dr. Chloe Suen, Founder of Sun Museum and Chair of the Simon Suen Foundation.

Also in attendance were family members and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Suen, along with a distinguished gathering of community leaders, Foundation members and friends of the University. Among them were Dr. Kennedy Wong, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Albert Chan, JP, President Emeritus of HKBU, and his wife, Mrs. Mabel Chan.

A delegation of HKBU representatives attended to offer their warmest congratulations. These included Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor, and his wife, Mrs. Sheila Wai; Professor Chen Zhi, President of Beijing Normal–Hong Kong Baptist University; Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) and Dean of the Graduate School; Professor Janet Fong, Assistant Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts; and Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation.

Prof. Alex Wai (right) and Mrs. Sheila Wai (centre) pose for a photo with Mrs. Mary Suen at the event, congratulating Dr. Simon Suen on the successful opening of his exhibition

Friends and members of the HKBU Foundation attend Dr. Simon Suen’s (8th from left) solo exhibition in support of his artistic endeavours