Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Presents “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood

HONG KONG – Following the success of previous “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” campaigns, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood promotion. The “West Kowloon” neighbourhood programme highlights the district’s rich heritage and vibrant street life in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan along with its two new world-class museums – M+ (opening at the end of year) and the Hong Kong Palace … Continue reading Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Presents “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) announces highlight programmes for their 21st Festival, entitled the Rebound Edition. Hong Kong’s premier literary event will return from 5th to 15th November, with the main festival weekend taking place over four days from 11th to 14th November at venues including Asia Society, The Fringe Club, and Tai Kwun. This year’s edition will focus on … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

Art What!: Tai Kwun reveals autumn season 2021

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun has unveiled its upcoming autumn programme. As the historical compound bids adieu to the summer season, the autumn’s cooler breeze offers a fresh gust of creativity to the site’s programming, with outdoor spaces bustling back to life after the languid summer months. Ushering in a series of new exhibitions and extending visitor favourites, Tai Kwun Contemporary continues its highly acclaimed … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun reveals autumn season 2021

Architecture-inspired choreography at The House Collective: An Interview with Clarissa Tam and Patsy Lo of ‘Encounters Across Cultures 2021’

HONG KONG – When does a house become a home? When it is no longer empty, filled with individuals occupying it, and imbued with life. And this year, Swire Hotels’ The House Collective (THC), a group of refined, highly individual hotels in Asia, is launching the 2021 edition of their biennial art programme, ‘Encounters Across Cultures,’ to fill their houses with art and celebrate the … Continue reading Architecture-inspired choreography at The House Collective: An Interview with Clarissa Tam and Patsy Lo of ‘Encounters Across Cultures 2021’

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Strindberg’s ‘Road to Damascus’ by HKRep

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s most highly-anticipated production of the season is here, as Strindberg’s Road to Damascus arrives this September. Specially selected by HKRep Director Laureate Fredric Mao, who will direct this landmark masterpiece, this play also marks the first time the company presents Strindberg on stage.  Road to Damascus is an iconic work charting the playwright’s creative transition from Naturalism to Expressionism. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Strindberg’s ‘Road to Damascus’ by HKRep

Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series

HONG KONG – This summer, Hong Kong’s great outdoors will be very much within reach to those who reside abroad — thanks to a series of uniquely soothing sensory videos created under the 360 Hong Kong Moments initiative by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which have managed to capture and bottle the city’s auditory essence into highly immersive and pleasurable viewing experiences. A highlight … Continue reading Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series

Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery

HONG KONG – Woaw Gallery presents Sean Gannon’s solo exhibition, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job, in collaboration with Ramp Gallery. Featuring 11 new works created in the past year, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job is the Chicago-based artist’s first exhibition in Hong Kong. The show will run from 25th June to 25th July 2021 at Woaw Gallery Wanchai space. Informed by the Chicago Skyline … Continue reading Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery

Art What!: Woaw Gallery x Avant Arte Presents WoP

HONG KONG – From 18th June to 7th July 2021, WOAW Gallery will be collaborating with Avant Arte to stage an exhibition of original works on paper, WoP, at 9 Queen’s Road Central in Hong Kong. Avant Arte have rapidly established themselves as a dynamic, disruptive force in the art world. Beginning as a contemporary art blog and now collaborating with world-leading artists like Cai … Continue reading Art What!: Woaw Gallery x Avant Arte Presents WoP

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: The Finale of Mr. AD by HKRep

HONG KONG – In a theatre company founded with the motto of “art for art’s sake,” its Artistic Director puts everything on the line to create a suspenseful drama, but his actors criticise the script as substandard, resisting the process at every step, making life really hard. How will things unfold? HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan is both playwright and director of The Finale of Mr. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: The Finale of Mr. AD by HKRep

Art What!: Tai Kwun opens earlier with Good Morning Tai Kwun

HONG KONG – Beginning this June, Tai Kwun will rise earlier each morning as part of their “Good Morning Tai Kwun” activation, with gates opening up to the public at 8am until 11pm, along with Tai Kwun restaurants Rise & Dine offers and Good Morning Tai Kwun – Urban Recharge wellness activities happening from late June. During these exclusive early hours, the historic grounds of Tai Kwun is the perfect … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun opens earlier with Good Morning Tai Kwun