The sculpture, created in collaboration between Philip Colbert and Co-Museum, THE LOBSTER PAINTER furthers K11 Art Foundation’s focus on promoting the integration of art and technology. Visit Colbert’s 7.5-metre-high steel sculpture from 26 March to 13 May 2025 at GF, Promenade, K11 MUSEA.
British artist Philip Colbert’s THE LOBSTER PAINTER, presented by K11 Art Foundation (KAF), was unveiled at the iconic Promenade at K11 MUSEA during Hong Kong’s Art Week on 26 March 2025. This monumental artwork, a collaboration between the Artist and Co-Museum, is a striking 7.5-metre-high steel sculpture and is a testament to KAF’s pioneering role in the creative and art industry. The renowned artist has also returned to K11 MUSEA to exhibit a selection of sculptures and digital works, further extending his lobster world to Hong Kong and bringing his vibrant hyper-pop art to the community. Merging art, technology, and accessibility, Colbert’s works represent a new frontier in contemporary art that challenges the traditional boundaries of ownership and engagement.
Widely recognised for his bold neo-pop aesthetic and signature lobster alter ego, Colbert is redefining art collecting by making THE LOBSTER PAINTER accessible to everyone. In partnership with Co-Museum, Colbert has launched a limited-edition special Asset-Backed Collectible (ABC) edition of THE LOBSTER PAINTER, a 33-centimetre collectible figure. Each collectible represents a shared connection to the monumental sculpture itself, through blockchain-powered ABCs, while collectors become co-collectors of THE LOBSTER PAINTER, creating a unique, verifiable link to the large sculpture. Part of the proceeds from the sale of the collectable will be used to continue supporting the development of contemporary art through KAF’s art and culture programmes.
Philip Colbert, artist, said, “I’ve always loved the spirit of making art accessible to everyone, and in working with KAF and Co-Museum, I am excited to be presenting this iconic public sculpture in Hong Kong that will be community collected through a smaller asset-backed collectable edition. Through THE LOBSTER PAINTER and all my work, I always aim to make big ambitious ideas within art more accessible and push the boundaries of art ownership and accessibility.”
The limited-edition ABCs are available for purchase online at K11 Experience, co-museum.shop and www.philipcolbert.com.
As Hong Kong’s Art Month continues to be a global platform for contemporary art, THE LOBSTER PAINTER added a bold, interactive dimension to the city’s thriving art scene this year. This groundbreaking collaboration between Co-Museum and Philip Colbert, with support from KAF, reflects a commitment to fostering artistic dialogue and enriching the cultural landscape of Hong Kong.
Known for his ability to weave together classical references with contemporary pop culture, Colbert continues to push the boundaries of art across multiple mediums. By blending high-end collectibles, blockchain technology, and large-scale public art, THE LOBSTER PAINTER is more than just a sculpture—it is a movement, marking a new era of art ownership where collectors, fans, and the broader public can all play a role in shaping the future of art.
