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Masculinity implies a set of behaviours, figures or interests that are typical and 鈥渁ppropriate鈥� for biological males. Many qualities and features, positive or negative, are sometimes attributed to masculinities or 鈥渒idnapped鈥� into this gender role.

This concept not only constrains males in some cases but also oppresses other genders: when declaring that males should behave in specific modes, it implicitly indicates that other genders shall not do so锛宎nd vice versa. Today, one of the achievements of gender studies is that people have started to realise that masculinity is a paradigm, a social construct rather than a natural fact. Traits related to this concept have become blurred and uncertain as people gain more insights into themselves and society. Perhaps these predetermined traits will no longer be valid at some point in the future.

This exhibition presents works from 10 artists. Some of the works blended visual images and symbols of males into objects to be observed; some indirectly outlined the presence of males by portraying relationships;some manifested postures on gender and identity-related issues.Through various perspectives focusing on the same topic, this exhibition invites its audience to reflect on gender, identity, expectations and self-image.