Hong Kong – Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has partnered with artist and children’s book illustrator Kasing Lung to unveil a large-scale installation from his globally popular series “THE MONSTERS”.
The collaboration, titled “THE MONSTERS × Hong Kong International Airport”, marks the 10th anniversary of the series and the start of its world tour, with HKIA serving as the first stop.
At the centre of the showcase is the world’s largest KING MON installation, a seven-metre-high piece created exclusively for HKIA. The figure holds a paper aeroplane and wears a T-shirt stamped with “HKG”, symbolising its origin. From Hong Kong, the artwork will travel to different destinations as part of the tour.
In the East Hall of the restricted departure area, travellers will find additional photo spots featuring THE MONSTERS characters, including four 1.5-metre-tall installations of LABUBU and ZIMOMO. Each character is styled with travel-themed accessories such as shopping bags, suitcases, and holiday outfits. Two of the displays are paired with photo walls based on Lung’s original hand-drawn illustrations.
From September 25 to October 15, HKIA will also run a promotional campaign offering visitors a limited-edition LABUBU@HKIA vinyl toy. The collectible, styled in the airport’s colour scheme, carries a boarding pass marked “HKG to Monster Land”. THE MONSTERS-themed stickers and other souvenirs will also be available during the campaign period.
HKIA said it has “long been committed to promoting local arts and culture, showcasing Hong Kong’s creativity to the world through exhibitions, events, and artist collaborations.”
The characters featured in the collaboration were specially designed for the airport. Lung was joined at the launch by singer Hins Cheung and Cissy Chan, executive director, commercial, of AAHK.
“Hong Kong International Airport is not only a global aviation hub but also a vital platform for cultural exchange,” Chan shared. “We are honoured to collaborate with world-renowned Hong Kong artist Mr. Kasing Lung to bring a series of exclusive art experiences to HKIA. This collaboration showcases the diverse facets of Hong Kong as a creative city and further strengthens its role as an international centre for cultural exchange.”
