ComplexCon x Kasing Lung
Kicking off its third consecutive year in Hong Kong with an undeniably powerful collaboration, ComplexCon proudly announces Kasing Lung as the festival’s 2026 Artistic Director. Always capturing the current zeitgeist and dictating the next cultural movement, ComplexCon’s appointment of Lung is a masterstroke, symbolizing a homecoming of sorts for one of the world’s foremost creative talents during a stratospheric peak in popularity.
The creative direction of ComplexCon has always been anchored by the most influential cultural architects. In 2025, the festival featured cultural alchemist Daniel Arsham, who applied his ‘Future Relic’ aesthetic to a fully immersive “ComplexCon Hotel”, delivering hyper-limited goods such as eroded-effect apparel and Daniel Arsham x RIMOWA. In 2024, creative powerhouse Verdy helped transform the event into a colossal marketplace. Every installation, exclusive product, and engaging experience is part of this cohesive artistic vision, guaranteeing an event unlike any other. The stage is now set for the Hong Kong-born mastermind behind THE MONSTERS and LABUBU, to redefine the ultimate consumer culture experience. Stay tuned — the details of his vision and the must-have exclusive products are about to drop, and they will change the game. ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Where Collectible Becomes Canon
As ComplexCon Hong Kong’s Artistic Director, Lung will weave his distinctive style and visionary creativity into the very fabric of the event’s core theme, ensuring that next year’s experience not only builds upon ComplexCon’s legacy but also fundamentally redefines culture and accelerates emerging trends, establishing an unparalleled paradigm for creative convergence.
A celebrated Hong Kong artist and illustrator who has now gained global pop culture status - Kasing Lung was born in Hong Kong in 1972, and moved to the Netherlands as a child where he grew up as an avid reader and fell in love with storytelling. Inspired to develop his own fairytale folklore, he began his career in 2011 with HOW2WORK, releasing illustrated storybooks and a series of collectible figures. This creative foundation inspired him to develop his own fairytale folklore, leading to the launch of THE MONSTERS series in 2015 - featuring zoomorphic creatures LABUBU, SPOOKY, TYCOCO, ZIMOMO and PATO. LABUBU, in particular, has since gained overwhelming popularity with over 700 collectible variations released worldwide. Now splitting his time between Hong Kong and Belgium, he continues to create storybooks, paintings, and drawings, and his solo work has been featured in major exhibitions, including THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE (2020, Tokyo), the large-scale EVERYBODY KNOWS (2024, Hong Kong) as well as its 10th Anniversary global tour MONSTERS BY MONSTERS NOW AND THEN (2025).
“I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be serving as the Artistic Director for ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026, joining The Monsters for this incredible event! I can’t wait to share the exciting experiences we’ve been preparing for everyone!” remarked Kasing Lung, ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 Artistic Director.
The Culture is the Curator: By the Community, For the Community.
The collaboration presents the most powerful statement ComplexCon makes about the future of culture by blurring the traditional divide between high-end cultural influence and accessible, mass-market trends. ComplexCon recognises the undeniable cultural force of its viral energy, the chase of scarcity, and the genuine emotional spark that captivates youth globally. By uniting with Kasing Lung, ComplexCon hands the keys to cultural power directly to the creators and the fans, forging a new standard for both artistic impact and trendsetting brilliance.
Bonnie Chan-Woo, CEO of SV Vision Limited, founder of ComplexCon Hong Kong comments, “This is a rare and opportune meeting of the minds that is truly meant to be, and we are thrilled to announce Kasing Lung as our Artistic Director for our 2026 edition. By placing a game-changing artist of this moment at the forefront, ComplexCon is actively redefining culture, dismantling traditional art hierarchies, and putting the community in charge. Kasing’s unmistakable creative energy—informed by his Hong Kong roots—allows him to curate an experience that is both locally authentic and globally resonant. His work is special and unmistakably current, as THE MONSTERS led by LABUBU have tapped into something universal that speaks to youth culture and our inner child, proving that the most impactful art is accessible, collectible, and driven by the passion of the fans. With Kasing onboard, everything is coming together for the biggest and wildest ComplexCon Hong Kong yet.”
To fully experience ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 through Kasing Lung’s creative vision and be the first to secure his exclusive merchandise collection, limited Early Bird VIP ticket packages are available now on the ComplexCon Hong Kong website which includes - an exclusive collectible by Kasing Lung, exclusive priority experience and first-to-shop privilege at the marketplace, Complex Live! Concert tickets at the VIP standing zone, access to the VIP lounge, priority access to ComplexCon(versations), and complementary off-menu specialty bites.
Starting 20 November 12:00 pm HKT onwards, the early bird VIP ticket packages will be available on the ComplexCon Hong Kong website and Klook, whilst overseas customers can purchase via Trip.com.
