“Let It Be: Threads of Memory” Exhibition
28 November 2025 (Friday) – 21 December 2025 (Sunday)
11:00am – 6:00pm
TIME: 11:00am – 6:00pm H504, Hollywood (PMQ Taste Library)
H504, Hollywood (PMQ Taste Library)
Free
As a philosophy of minimalist living, the concept of “decluttering” has encouraged people to reassess their relationship with their belongings, and to cultivate a new practice and attitude toward the aesthetics of living spaces.
While many tend to simplistically view “decluttering” as merely “organizing” or “discarding items,” PMQ Taste Library curator and the writer Craig Au Yeung decided to document 66 objects that have accompanied him throughout his life. This process allowed him to reflect deeply on the concept of “decluttering”, and engage in profound self-inquiry. The meticulous exploration reveals not only the complex entanglements between individuals and their possessions, but also brings forth nearly forgotten memories and emotions, echoing voices and past flavours.
“Letting it be” proposes three gestures: “not discontinuing”, observing how objects transform across time, connecting past, present, and future; “not letting go”, exploring our emotional and functional bonds to objects, seeking sustainability through restoration; and “not separating”, using craftsmanship and technology to archive and preserve what surrounds us.
As these narratives came together to form the book “Let It Be: Threads of Memory”, Craig was inspired to invite his friends to contribute objects they find impossible to part with for an exhibition. In this setting, they will share the intimate stories behind these cherished items.
The highest state of being lies in holding on and letting go with grace. “Letting it be” embodies a shared regeneration between people and objects. Under the guardianship of The God of Small Things, everything reveals its worth. How rare to live so sincerely—and how deeply we feel the weight of memory.
Exhibition
Date: 2025.11.28 - 12.21
Time: 11:00 - 6:00pm (Closed on Mondays)
Fee: Free
Venue: PMQ Taste Library (H504, Block B)
Organizer: PMQ Taste Library
Curator: Craig Au Yeung
Participating Co-creators: Andy Dark, CL Lam, Claudia Kwok, Clifford Ma, Edward Yip, Eummie Chik, Karen Meng, Lily Kwai, Lui Ka Chun, Man Lim Chung, Nicole Wong, Pia Ho, Black Suhei, Sunnie Chan, Thomas Tam, Tina Liu, Wing Lee
Programmme & Workshops
*Venue: PMQ Taste Library
| Date | Workshop | Description | RSVP & More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.29 (Sat) 4:00 - 6:00pm | Let It Be - An Affection For Objects, From Kitchen To Table | Four seasoned food experts, Pia Ho, Karen Meng, Nicole Wong and Craig Au Yeung share stories from the kitchen and the dining table. | https://pmq.hk/DNgx4 |
| 11.30 (Sun) 3:00 - 5:00pm | Let It Be - The Healing Power of Everyday Objects | Join healing guides So Hak and Edward Yip to explore the past, present, and future of the items we keep.Through guided reflection, we'll turn our possessions into tools for emotional grounding and self-healing. | https://pmq.hk/ONpgE |
| 12.7 (Sun) 2:00 - 3:30pm | Let It Be - Designers And Their Belongings | Local designers CL Lam and Wing Lee, together with curator Sunnie Chan, share collectibles that inspire their creative practice, and discuss the line between necessity and excess in design | https://pmq.hk/SY0Xc |
| 12.7 (Sun) 4:00 - 5:30pm | Let It Be - Japanese Systems for a Cherished Life | Join food writer Lui Ka Chun and Hong Kong farmer in Japan Eummie as they delve into the Japanese art of mindful living. | https://pmq.hk/Fp5GR |
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