Hong Kong's M+ museum has partnered with the Centre Pompidou, part of numerous international collaborations aiming to boost the city's arts and culture scene. Beyond visitor numbers, the focus needs to be on evaluating the comprehensive value of these significant investments.

Hong Kong’s M+ museum recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Centre Pompidou in France, cementing a multi-year partnership that will cover collection, research and talent exchanges. This follows the 12 MOUs signed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority during this year’s International Cultural Summit – bringing its total international partnerships to 46. With billions of dollars being poured into mega-events, arts hubs and wider cultural initiatives, we are...