1a Space is an independent, non-profit-making contemporary visual art organization founded and operated by a collective of Hong Kong art workers. Its aim is to promote a critical dissemination of contemporary visual arts practices and affiliated art forms through the 1a program of works drawn from Hong Kong and the international area.

Throughout the years, 1a space has developed a reputation as one of the Hong Kong's leading contemporary visual art organizations.

1a space has produced and organized more than 100 exhibitions and activities, and has been active in international exchanges, cultural activities and festivals, as well as interactive community art, arts education, art criticism and publications. 1a space has played a vital role in developing new frontiers for the visual art scene in Hong Kong and abroad. One of its major achievements has been to establish contemporary visual art within a wide viewing public, making it more popular and accessible.