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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong Arts Festival announces HKartsFestival@TaiKwun [go online] this October

HONG KONG – Despite the many setbacks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) will be proceeding with HKartsFestival@TaiKwun, originally scheduled to run earlier this year. Now, the festival will take place over two days, completely online from 10th to 11th October 2020, and the first of the 48th HKAF programmes to be relaunched, with interactive performances, installations and creative workshops broadcast … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Hong Kong Arts Festival announces HKartsFestival@TaiKwun [go online] this October

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Arts of Hong Kong 2020: HKRep shifts restaging of Principle to October

HONG KONG – Originally slated to be presented at the end of September, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s restaging of their acclaimed production Principle will now instead be taking place in October, supported by Panasonic.  Soon after she starts her job, a new principal establishes a host of new rules, upsetting both staff and students. Gossip swirls that the new principal and vice principal are at loggerheads, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: HKRep shifts restaging of Principle to October

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Hong Kong 2020: Winners announced for HKIFF44’s Firebird Awards

HONG KONG – Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s The Cloud in Her Room and Lemohang Jeremiah Moses’s This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection have been named best films of the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival’s Firebird Young Cinema Competitions. Both films also won the Best Actress awards in their respective section, with Mosese’s film notching a third win by capturing the FIPRESCI Prize. The … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Winners announced for HKIFF44’s Firebird Awards

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Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

HONG KONG – Tatiana Gomez is a workplace strategist, creative designer and enthusiastic social entrepreneur with Herman Miller, one of the world’s most renowned office furniture companies. Having worked in Asia for the past 11 years, Tatiana is well-versed in the region’s needs, and has gained plenty of experience in fields such as design and consultancy for urban planning, workplace design, and more. We spoke to … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

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Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Wes Ng, CEO and Co-Founder of CASETiFY

HONG KONG – In 2011, Wes Ng founded Casetagram, the first app to turn Instagram photos into phone cases. Since then however, the brand has evolved, rebranded as CASETiFY and now known as one of the world’s most popular phone case brands, offering custom designs and limited edition collaborations with the biggest global names. Today, CASETiFY is synonymous with special edition accessories, a creative incubator for … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Wes Ng, CEO and Co-Founder of CASETiFY

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Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with SK Lam, Founder of AllRightsReserved

  HONG KONG – A few years ago, you may or may not have seen the viral photos going around of a giant KAWS Companion floating about in the waters of Seoul, Taipei, Japan and Hong Kong. If you loved it, then you’ll love everything else conceptualised by AllRightsReserved (ARR), a Hong Kong-based creative studio. Founded by SK Lam, ARR’s aim is to seeks collaborators with different creative … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with SK Lam, Founder of AllRightsReserved

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Hong Kong 2020: KAWS goes to space for COMPANION’s 20th anniversary

Since 2018, KAWS’ KAWS:HOLIDAY project has landed in Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Japan (you may remember the giant floating KAWS sculpture in Hong Kong Harbour), and has catapulted the renowned Brooklyn-based designer to fame. Now, get ready as he takes on the next frontier – space. Working again with longtime collaborator AllRightsReserved, KAWS:HOLIDAY is now taking off. Audiences from around the world can escape … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: KAWS goes to space for COMPANION’s 20th anniversary

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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases

  The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) was cancelled last month following the recent spike in COVID-19 infected cases in Hong Kong.  The 14-day cinephile extravaganza was due to start from 18th August. According to HKIFFS Executive Director Albert Lee, more than 185 titles from 55 countries and regions were selected originally for HKIFF44, including 53 world, international, and Asian premieres.  “While we are … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases

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Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

HONG KONG – With the COVID-19 pandemic having catalysed the rapid adoption of digital technologies to keep businesses going, information flowing and peoples connected. As life returns to normal and economies begin to slowly revive, technologies must be interweaved with human-centred design to reimagine and reinvent a better future and society. Hong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) major annual event, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), will … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 Announces Original Line-up, Confirms Competitions to Continue

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) has unveiled some of the highlights of its original programme for the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44), including the three world premieres which would have opened and closed the festival.   HKIFFS also confirms that this year’s Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize competitions will proceed with online judging, with plans to announce the winners on 20th … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 Announces Original Line-up, Confirms Competitions to Continue

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