Category: Hong Kong

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Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong Arts Festival cancels several in-venue programmes

HONG KONG – In view of the uncertainty of venue availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Arts Festival hashad to make the difficult decision of cancelling in-venue performances for a number of programmes of the upcoming 49th Hong Kong Arts Festival. Festival Opening show Music about China by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra will now be presented as a free online broadcast, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong Arts Festival cancels several in-venue programmes

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Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Mr Blank – Screendance Version by City Contemporary Dance Company

HONG KONG – The boundaries between the public and private spheres are broken. We are the observers, yet inevitably, we are also being observed. In 2019, CCDC resident choreographer Sang Jijia took the lead in bringing the post-modern piece Re-Mark to CCDC’s three-year long CCDC in Residence  project at West Kowloon Cultural District. Now in the second year of the project, Sang has set his sights … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Mr Blank – Screendance Version by City Contemporary Dance Company

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Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong Arts Festival returns for 49th edition this year

HONG KONG – After seeing most of its 2020 edition unable to proceed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is back, stronger than ever before, as they confidently announce the 49th edition of the prestigious arts festival, taking place from February to April. “On a deeper level though, Separate Together also describes one of the most magical and meaningful aspects of great … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong Arts Festival returns for 49th edition this year

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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The here and now of City Contemporary Dance Company

An interview with CCDC’s artistic director designate, acting artistic director, and resident choreographer reveals their vision for the company’s future, and how they’ve been coping during the pandemic. HONG KONG – Founded in 1979 by Willy Tsao and with over 200 original works to their name, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is without a doubt one of Hong Kong’s most important dance companies. Over the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The here and now of City Contemporary Dance Company

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Art What!: Raoul De Keyser at David Zwirner Hong Kong

Raoul De Keyser,​ Passage​, 2010  © Raoul De Keyser / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SABAM, Belgium. Courtesy Family Raoul De Keyser and David Zwirner  HONG KONG – David Zwirner has announced Raoul De Keyser, on view at the gallery’s Hong Kong location. The first solo show of the artist’s work in Greater China, the exhibition will feature paintings from the last twenty-five years of … Continue reading Art What!: Raoul De Keyser at David Zwirner Hong Kong

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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: CCDC In Residence 2020 – I/YOU LOOK AT YOU/ME (Preview)

HONG KONG – Following their digital dance season earlier this year, Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company is partnering with Freespace to present three events based on the theme of “I/YOU LOOK AT YOU/ME” for the second year of their three-year CCDC in Residence programme. Playing this December, the first of these programmes is Mr Blank, a dance theatre experience co-created by CCDC Resident Choreographer Sang Jijia … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: CCDC In Residence 2020 – I/YOU LOOK AT YOU/ME (Preview)

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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The Finale of Mr. AD by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan’s newest creation, The Finale of Mr. AD, traces the story of a determined artistic director putting everything on the line to highlight the paradox of art and commerce. Is this black comedy a pie in the sky or a self-revelatory confession? Written and directed by Anthony Chan, featuring Ko Hon Man, Ng Ka Leung, Lai Ying Ying, Liu Shuk Fun … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: The Finale of Mr. AD by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

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Review: Solara & Luna by City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – Whether you’ve been literally confined to your home for work, or simply feel the strain of being unable to travel, there’s a definite sense of claustrophobia that’s descended upon the world thanks to the coronavirus situation. For Hong Kong, that’s a feeling that’s been further aggravated by the political situation, and has only led to further doom and gloom. Perhaps the one solution … Continue reading Review: Solara & Luna by City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong)

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Art What!: Ataraxia – Keep Calm and Keep Going by MayinArt

Reading Nature’s Sign # by Sri Pramono Online art platform MayinArt presents ‘Ataraxia’, a multi-dimensional exhibition showcasing 65 impressive artworks by established South East Asian artists. The physical exhibition will be held at the Jogja Gallery from 28th October to 7th November 2020, featuring the works of 32 prominent Indonesian artists including Nasirun, Sri Pramono, Irwanto Lentho, Januri, AT. Sitompul, Irwan Sukendra, Sriyadi Srinthil, Fery … Continue reading Art What!: Ataraxia – Keep Calm and Keep Going by MayinArt

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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Solara & Luna by City Contemporary Dance Company (Preview)

HONG KONG – Rounding off City Contemporary Dance Company’s (CCDC) Digital Dance Season 2020 is a brand new addition to their REAL Showcase Series, which has been providing all-round support for local dance artists to realise their creativity and produce full-length works in a small theatre since 2006. This time around, the spotlight is on emerging dance artists Kong Wing Yee and Kwok Tsz Ying, who … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Solara & Luna by City Contemporary Dance Company (Preview)

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