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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Immersive, interactive opera experience Laila to make Asian premiere at 50th HKAF

What does the opera of the future look like? The Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) think they have an idea, with their tech-driven Laila, an immersive and interactive opera experience, set to make its Asian premiere at the 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) in 2022. Scheduled to take place at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum from 25th February 2022, the experience will be … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Immersive, interactive opera experience Laila to make Asian premiere at 50th HKAF

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Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong celebrates the power of art physically and virtually with Arts In Hong Kong

When event venues shut down globally during the pandemic, people flocked online in record numbers to satisfy their deep craving for art and culture. As the world cautiously looks to resume international travel and bring back events, it is fitting that art is a driving force to make this happen, with Hong Kong paving the way in the hope of safely staging large-scale events again. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Hong Kong celebrates the power of art physically and virtually with Arts In Hong Kong

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Art What!: Lehmann Maupin at Art Basel Hong Kong

HONG KONG – For Art Basel Hong Kong, Lehmann Maupin will present a selection of never-before-seen works by Lari Pittman, McArthur Binion, and Lee Bul, alongside signature works by Ashley Bickerton, Mary Corse, Shirazeh Houshiary, OSGEMEOS, Angel Otero, Tony Oursler, Helen Pashgian, Do Ho Suh, and Cecilia Vicuña. Central to the gallery’s presentation are paintings and sculpture by celebrated South Korean artist Lee Bul, whose … Continue reading Art What!: Lehmann Maupin at Art Basel Hong Kong

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