Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Cornell University, with a minor in Photography. William Lim has long been interested in art and architecture. His prestigious architecture company - CL3 has won numerous awards, such as the 'DFA Design for Asia Awards' and 'Grand Award for Culture' presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC). 

 

He specializes in the production of large-scale art installations, and has recently begun to create oil paintings. During his artistic career, he has participated in many international exhibitions including the Hong Kong Victoria Park "Lantern Wonderland", the Venice Architecture Biennale held in Italy, the Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, and the "Architecture and Heritage: Unearthing Future" exhibition held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Seoul, Korea in 2019. He also had his solo exhibition in July 2021, "A Year of Lost and Found" in Grotto Fine Art, showcasing his feelings in life during the outbreak of COVID. 

 

He also committed to promoting culture and education. He is a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, the Gallery Advisory Committee of Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, a Arts and Culture Council Member of Asia Society Hong Kong Centre and a museum expert adviser to the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department. In 2018, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Arts and Sciences. In 2019, William donated 90 artworks of "Living Collection" to M+, a museum of visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, in which 70% of the pieces are from Hong Kong local artists.

 

Professional Qualifications

Honorary Doctor of Arts and Sciences, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Master of Architecture, Cornell University, NY, USA (minor in Photography)

Bachelor of Architecture, Cornell University, NY, USA

Registered Architect, Massachusetts USA

College of Fellows, American Institute of Architects

Trustee, Cornell University

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Others

2013 - Present     Arts and Culture Council Member, Asia Society Hong Kong Center 

2011 - Present      The Gallery Advisory Committee, Asia Society Hong Kong Center

2016 - Present     Member, China Advisory Board, Cornell University

2022 - 2024        Honorary Advisor, Cultural Ambassador Program, Central and Western District Association of Culture and Arts

2014 - 2026         Museum Expert Advisers, Leisure and Cultural Services Department

2011 - 2019           Board of Directors, Asia Art Archive

2010 - 2019          Asia-Pacific Acquisitions Committee member, Tate Museum, UK

2005 - 2018         Advisory Council Member, College of Architecture, Art and Planning, Cornell University

2013 - 2017           Member, Economic Development Commission –  Working Group on Manufacturing Industries, Innovative

                                 Technology, and Cultural and Creative Industries Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

2017                        Chinese Designer of the Year 2017, China Construction Decoration Association

2016                       Board Member, The Art Basel Cities Advisory Board

2012 - 2013          Assistant Professor, Department of Architects, The University of Hong Kong

2011 - 2013           Co-chairman, Para/Site Art Space

2003 & 2013       President, American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong

 

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Exhibitions

2024       “Fish Wishes” ,Touch Gallery, Hong Kong

                  “Art Basel 2024”, ORA ORA Gallery, Hong Kong

                  “Art Central 2024”, Touch gallery, Hong Kong

2023        “Art Central 2023”, Touch gallery, Hong Kong

                  “Journey with Me ”, Grotto SKW, Hong Kong

                  “Asia NOW PARIS 2023”, ORA ORA Gallery

                  “In Search of Nocturnal Worlds”, WOAW Gallery, Singapore

                  “Starry Night Garden”, One Central Macau

                  “Ode to the Wandering Son”, Art Basel Hong Kong

                  “Flowers Good Moon Round”, H Queen's, Central, Hong Kong

2022        “Art Central 2022” , Touch gallery, HKCEC, Hong Kong                        

                  “Willows Dark Flowers Bright”, H Queen”s, Central, Hong Kong 

                  “Flower Shadow” ,Touch Gallery, Hong Kong

2021        “William Lim: A Year of Lost & Found”, Grotto SKW,  Hong Kong

2019        “Architecture and Heritage: Unearthing Future”, Deoksugung, Seoul, Korea 

                 “Matter”, Seoul Auction SA+, Korea                       

                 “Design Spectrum - Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo Paper & Wood”, Mallory Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong

2018        “William Lim – The Architect and His Collection”, John Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, US                                                        

                 “ThreeYearsSearchingforaConcept”, Art Stage Singapore  2018, Singapore

2017        “18m2”, International Design Furniture Fair Hong Kong 2017, HKCEC

                 “Post a Memory to the Future”, Art Square, Hong Kong

2016       “Planting Time”, Lam Tung Pang, Tang Gallery, Hong Kong

2015       “William Lim, Fundamental 40 years of Design Inspiration  from the East”, ArtisTree, Hong Kong              

                 “Be Inspired in Central - Take Another View on Art”, Landmark, Hong Kong

2014       “Starry Very Merry Christmas”, PMQ, Hong Kong

2013       “Ladders”, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong              

                “BigCatch”, LosAngeles, California, US              

                “Bamboo Wind Pavilion”, Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, Hong Kong

                “Bamboo Theatre”, The West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre, Hong Kong

2012       “Space Journey”, ArtisTree, Hong Kong              

                “Urban Cocoon”, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of                                                          

                Urbanism/Architecture 2011-12, Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

2011        “54”, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong                

                “Lantern Wonderland”, Victoria Park, Hong Kong

2010      “Elastic Streetscape”, Venice Biennale 12th International Architecture Exhibition Hong Kong, Venice, Italy

2009     “Route-D”, Detour 2009, Hong Kong                

                “ILLEGAL STRUCTURE”, Tang Gallery, Hong Kong

2008     “Drifting Pavilion”, Dutch Design Week 2008, Netherland                

                “Destination”, Osage Gallery, Hong Kong

2007     “Bamboo Pavilion”, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, Central Police Station Compound, Hong Kong   

               “Back & Forth”, John Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, US    

2006    “Ladders, Bamboo Installation”, Venice Biennale 10th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice, Italy                

               “Crossings”, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong  

2005    “Aura” a Visual Journey, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong              

               “Found Item No. 2 – The Dream & The Search”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2004    “Found Item No. 1”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2003    “Lantern Wonderland”, Victoria Park, Hong Kong