The Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale is a flagship cultural exchange program jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Government.

Since its launch in 2008, the Biennale has become a major cultural event connecting the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao. Held every two years, its themes have evolved across a number of disciplines—from calligraphy, painting, and photography and design, to contemporary art, new media art, and art-technology intersections —reflecting both shifting artistic trends and continuous creative innovation. It has also grown into an important platform for dialogue and collaboration among young artists from the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao.

The 2024 edition featured the highest number of participating cities, artists, and works, presenting over 200 works from approximately 80 artists and artist groups. For the first time, the Biennale adopted a touring exhibition, opening in October 2024 and traveling to five cities: Hangzhou, Nanjing, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, offering audiences a rich and diverse visual arts experience.

Throughout its tour, the Biennale garnered extensive media coverage, with around 110 related reports published, attracting approximately 247,500 visitors. The exhibition journey began in Hangzhou and Nanjing, moved through Beijing, and concluded in Guangzhou and Shenzhen—two key cities within the GBA. This strategic routing ensured engagement with core cultural hubs, creating sustained cultural events and significantly enhancing the visibility and impact of the Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale brand.