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Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?

This May, get ready for the 18th edition of Archifest, Singapore’s premier architecture event, as it brings together organisers Singapore Institute of Architects’ (SIA) marquee awards and conferences trade-related events and fringe events such as the ever-popular Architours in one grand celebration of architecture. One of the highlights taking centrestage during this year’s edition is the homecoming of the Singapore Pavilion, featured at the 2023 … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?

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Arts of Hong Kong: Largest edition of Art Basel Hong Kong since 2019 draws to a close, with significant sales and bristling showcases

The 11th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Basel’s premier fair in Asia, concluded today, offering local and international audiences a vibrant overview of the region’s flourishing art scenes. Marking the second decade of Art Basel’s operation in Asia’s world city, the show assumed its pre-pandemic scale for the first time since 2019, welcoming 242 leading galleries from the Asia –Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Largest edition of Art Basel Hong Kong since 2019 draws to a close, with significant sales and bristling showcases

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Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) celebrated its official finale today (22 March) with a performance of A Sigh of Love by the Shanghai Ballet. The Finale Toasting Ceremony was held after the performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The Officiating Party included Guest of Honour Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who was … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

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Arts of Hong Kong: Art Basel Hong Kong announces details of expanded show sectors and ambitious on-site and citywide programming

Bringing together 242 leading galleries from 40 countries and territories, Art Basel Hong Kong’s 2024 edition marks the show’s return to pre-pandemic scale, with 65 additional exhibitors participating in the fair compared to last year. Defined by an extraordinary diversity of artistic voices presented in the frame of its five show sectors, its Conversations and Film programs, as well as its collaborations with the city’s … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Art Basel Hong Kong announces details of expanded show sectors and ambitious on-site and citywide programming

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Arts of Hong Kong: Daido Moriyama’s “City Drifter” with WKM Gallery and Organikka at Melody

Melody House of Food & Music plays host to a celebration of art, music and mixology in collaboration with WKM Gallery and Organikka, a multidisciplinary collective from Brazil and Argentina, bringing their exotic identity to Melody for one evening only. On 26 March, Melody welcomes guests to experience an exclusive preview of “City Drifter”, a solo exhibition of selected works by renowned Japanese photographer Daido … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Daido Moriyama’s “City Drifter” with WKM Gallery and Organikka at Melody

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★★★★☆ Arts of Hong Kong: Miwa Matreyek’s World of Animation (Review)

Animation meets shadows in this family-friendly show about conservation. Multimedia artist Miwa Matreyek invites audience members of all ages to come journey with her into her dreamlike World of Animation. Combining animation and shadow silhouette, the highly accessible work activates the imagination as we view her interactions with animation across a small screen, beginning by measuring out a line to represent the timeline of what … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Arts of Hong Kong: Miwa Matreyek’s World of Animation (Review)

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Arts of Hong Kong: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Flora Yu

HONG KONG – For a little over a decade, Flora Yu has been working for the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), starting out as a Development Director in late 2011, before filling the shoes of Tisa Ho, the festival’s former Executive Director of 16 years, in 2022. This year’s festival is bigger than ever, with 45 international and local productions produced as part of the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Flora Yu

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Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival opens at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on 22 February with the Bayerische Staatsoper (Bavarian State Opera) performing Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. This year, more than 1,400 acclaimed international and local artists will stage over 45 programmes in more than 150 performances during the one-month Festival, including the world premieres of 11 new works, five Asian premieres and three co-productions. As of today, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival opens at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024 – They Declare

A beach bathed in perpetual sunlight. The pursuit of a puppet whale across stormy seas. A woman caught in an endless loop. A multiverse of E.M. Forster’s characters coming together. These are just a few of the highlights revealed yesterday at the launch of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2024 programme. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts … Continue reading Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024 – They Declare

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Arts of Hong Kong: The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2024 presents HKartsFestival@TaiKwun

Organised by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, HKartsFestival@TaiKwun is returning in 2024 from 24 February to 3 March. Since 2019, the project has engaged the public and visitors from outside Hong Kong with a range of innovative programmes at the historical site of Tai Kwun. This year’s programmes aim to evoke our memories of … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2024 presents HKartsFestival@TaiKwun

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