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Art Week
Special
YOUR GO TO ART WEEK GUIDE TO ALL THINGS
HAPPENING AROUND HONG KONG
2021 EVENT GUIDE
Art Events in Town
Exclusive Benefits ART WEEK | EVENT GUIDE 2021
Art For Everyone @HKMoA
City-wide art campaign Art For Everyone @HKMoA, utilising AR technology
to engage with the public. WHEN
NOW UNTIL 23 MAY
Art For Everyone @HKMoA showcasing 100 images of artwork selected
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from the Hong Kong Museum of Art’s collection on over 490 display spaces
across Hong Kong’s 18 districts. The campaign is introduced by and in
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celebration of the 30th anniversary of the not-for-profit organisation TSIM SHA TSUI
Friends of Hong Kong Museum of Art. Ten of the 100 artworks are AR-
enabled, allowing viewers to engage with art in a new format via the
custom-made AR app ‘ArtForEveryone.hk’. The playful interactions aim to
create a unique viewing experience for people of all ages.
Exhibition ‘Photographs from the
1950s: Marjorie Doggett’s Singapore, WHEN
NOW UNTIL 6 JUNE
Lee Fook Chee’s Hong Kong’ WHERE
Exhibition ‘Photographs from the 1950s: Marjorie Doggett’s Singapore,
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Lee Fook Chee’s Hong Kong’, showcasing historic photos about the beautiful
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contracts between two of Asia’s greatest cities and celebrating the legacies
of the two photographers in a cohesive and impactful storyline.
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Myonghi Kang Villepin
Myonghi Kang’s idyllic canvases offer an intimate view into the elusive heart
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of her artistic pursuit: a faith in painting and drawing as a medium capable
of profoundly reinforcing our relationship with the natural world. Moving with 17 MAY - 17 NOVEMBER
ease between abstraction and figuration, the artist reflects on questions of
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perception, embodiment and understanding, while offering viewers a new
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experience of time, space, and color. The gallery will be transformed into a
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meditative sanctuary to complement the artist’s work, providing a hideaway
from the hustle and bustle of city life, and allowing visitors to become
immersed in her visual language.
Mark Grotjahn Gagosian WHEN
18 MAY – 7 AUGUST
Exploring color, perspective, seriality, and the sublime, he has drawn
inspiration from a diverse history of nonrepresentational painting, from WHERE
prehistoric to Op art. By incorporating complex and ever-changing modes of 7/F, PEDDER BUILDING
expression into an instantly recognizable aesthetic, he continues to develop 12 PEDDER STREET,
an authorial gesture that is at once mercurial and entirely his own. CENTRAL
Obsession & Transformation- Curator
Style @ Art Central 2021
At Art Central 2021, Hong Kong cultural brand CURATOR STYLE will present WHEN
the group exhibition Obsession & Transformation, with a vast variety of 20 MAY – 23 MAY
works by the four notable contemporary artists: Yayoi Kusama, Mr. Doodle,
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Yoshitomo Nara & KAWS, who are representing the forefront of Pop Art and
the contemporary art world. The exhibition will display an assortment of rare
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original paintings on canvas or paper, and limited-edition prints created by AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
these artists during the past two decades, which have been seen as desired,
collectible artworks that are gaining in value and well-received by many art
collectors worldwide.
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Chu Teh-Chun: Documentary Film
Premiere - Fondation Chu Teh-Chun WHEN
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the birth of CHU Teh-Chun, 2 JUNE | 6PM
renowned Franco-Chinese painter and major figure of the lyrical
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abstraction movement, Fondation CHU Teh-Chun has collaborated on a
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new documentary film that invites us into the world of the artist, tracing his
personal and artistic journey from his birth in China to his rise and recognition 10 HOLLYWOOD ROAD
in France. The documentary will premiere at the film sector of Le French May CENTRAL
and coincides with an exhibition of the artist’s work at Alisan Fine Arts (12
May – 10 July 2021).
Creations Enlivened:
Metal Crafts On Peel
For its third exhibition, Crafts on Peel presents six collaborative metal crafts
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collections created by traditional craftsmen and contemporary artisans, as
well as three solo metalwork collections by traditional and contemporary FROM NOW TO 24 JULY
Japanese craftsmen. Working across a myriad of metals such as copper,
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brass, silver, tin and galvanized iron, the exhibition will present wide-ranging
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objects that reflect the rich history of traditional metalwork as well as
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contemporary adaptations of those techniques for contemporary culture and
daily life. As techniques and production evolved throughout history, these
skills have been handed down from one generation of craftsmen to the next
up to today where contemporary artisans continue to experiment with the
complex processes of metalwork.
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Paulina Olowska: 19 MAY - 19 JUNE
30 Minutes Before Midnight PRIVATE VIEW:
Simon Lee Gallery Hong Kong is pleased to announce an exhibition of new 18 MAY | 6PM - 8PM
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paintings by Paulina Olowska. Olowska’s oeuvre has long been informed by
her examination of the restrictive stereotypes that underpin representations WHERE
of womanhood in the history of art. Seeking to depict femininity in all its
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guises, Olowska’s visual language asserts and redefines the capacity of the
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female gaze in painting, encoding each work with symbols and narrative cues
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that embolden her subject’s physical and psychological presence.
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Christine Ay Tjoe and
Antony Gormley Exhibition
White Cube is delighted to present to you a solo exhibition of paintings by WHEN
a leading Indonesian artist, Christine Ay Tjoe, and a special presentation of 17 MAY | 6PM - 8PM
Antony Gormley’s newest sculptures.
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This will be their first exhibition for Ay Tjoe in Hong Kong. All the works
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were created over the past year, in response to the changes imposed by
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the pandemic, and the potential for inward reflection this has offered. The
paintings include tentative suggestions of figurative forms within intense
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passages of abstraction. Tactile, overlapping layers alternate with watery blue
and grey glazes and veils of white. When combined with a highly expressive
line, these techniques yield works that are both powerful and spectral.
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Chinese Surrealism
In participation with Le French May Arts Festival 2021, Alisan Fine Arts is WHEN
proud to present Chinese Surrealism at Alisan Aberdeen. This exhibition is a
15 MAY - 7 AUGUST
response to the French Surrealist exhibition which will take place at the Hong
Kong Museum of Art in collaboration with the Pompidou Museum as part of WHERE
Le French May Arts Festival. 2305 HING WAI CENTRE
Alisan’s exhibition will feature the works of six artists, with a focus on young 7 TIN WAN PRAYA ROAD
Hong Kong women artists. These artists have been selected specifically ABERDEEN
because they are inspired and interested in Surrealist ideas and imagery such
as, dreamscapes and the exploration of the unconscious mind.
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Kim Young-Hun: Ripple Ripple 13 MAY - 3 JULY
Soluna Fine Art is pleased to present Kim Young-Hun’s solo exhibition WHERE
‘Ripple Ripple’ in Hong Kong. This exhibition will showcase over ten latest oil
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paintings with vibrant colors by the artist based on his inspiration from the
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ever changing digital world.
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Gems From Nature WHEN
On the occasion of Art Basel Hong Kong, Visionnaire is hosting a solo 21 MAY | FROM 6:30PM
exhibition by Michele Astolfi. Passionate about photography and digital
processing, the artist experiments the combination between image and
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different materials such as fossil wood, crystals, mother of pearl, natural G/F, 40 SHEK PAI WAI ROAD
stone and steel. The most recent research brings him closer to the pictorial TIN WAN
treatment of the used material, making the border between the uniqueness of (RSVP NEEDED)
the “jewel” work and its replicability blurred.
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Please Be Seated WHEN
The latest collaboration between Swire Properties and British design firm FROM 19 MAY
Paul Cocksedge Studio, Please Be Seated makes its Hong Kong debut with
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an all-new edition at Taikoo Park (next to One Island East at Taikoo Place).
Inspired by the ebb and flow of city life, the piece features arches that rise up
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and curve under to make space for people to pass through or stop and enjoy a TAIKOO PLACE
moment of relaxation or contemplation. Constructed using sustainably sourced
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timber, the piece exemplifies Swire Properties’ commitment to sustainable
development and its ethos of placemaking – an inviting space that welcomes
people to stay and enjoy.
Michael Craig-Martin at Pacific Place WHEN
Standing at up to three metres tall, these vibrantly coloured sculptures by 19 MAY – 9 JUNE
Michael Craig-Martin – the “Godfather of the Young British Artists” – are PACIFIC PLACE
larger-than-life renditions of ordinary, everyday objects constructed in
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powder-coated steel.
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Unlike conventional, three-dimensional sculptures, High Heel (pink),
Headphones (blue) and Bright Idea are in fact line drawings in space. When WHERE
seen all together, they create a dramatic presence in vivid colours, set PACIFIC PLACE &
against the backdrop of Pacific Place and Taikoo Park, Taikoo Place. Such TAIKOO PLACE
works allow passers-by to look through the transparent spaces found within
the sculptures and attach their own personal associations to each object.
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ArtisTree Selects: WHEN
Light In/Out Film and Exhibition
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PRIVATE PREVIEW:
This multimedia exhibition invites visitors to experience the film, Light In/Out, 18-23 MAY | 11AM-7PM
which marries the colourful, eccentric bubble dresses created by Norwegian
artist Fredrik Tjærandsen and mesmerising images of his work. PUBLIC VIEWING:
24 MAY-8 JUNE | 11AM-7PM
Visitor will pass through a large sculpture constructed with the same
material as that of the bubble dresses to appreciate the film, which draws WHERE
inspiration from the changing aspects of lives under the pandemic to ARTISTREE
reflect human resilience and reconnection. The film allows visitors to
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interact with shapes, movement and visual textures in the installation for
an inspiring immersive experience. FIND OUT MORE
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Art Experiences and Art-Inspired THROUGHOUT
Gastronomy Delights at K11 ARTUS
MAY TO JUNE
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K11 ARTUS, Asia’s first ‘artisanal home’ concept and the residences for
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the global arts and culture community is celebrating Art Month at Victoria
Dockside through a number of thoughtful activations. Known for providing K11 ARTUS
luxury living spaces that are seamlessly blended with a unique arts collection VICTORIA DOCKSIDE
curated by Adrian Cheng, K11 ARTUS propels the experience this May 18 SALISBURY ROAD
and June, immersing residents and visitors within the inspiring setting and TSIM SHA TSUI
stimulating design-led environment.
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The Artful Stay ROSEWOOD HONG KONG
NO18, SALISBURY RD
at Rosewood Hong Kong TSIM SHA TSUI
During the month of May, Hong Kong transforms into an art lover’s paradise
PRICE:
as Art Basel descends on the city. Rosewood invites you to enjoy extra luxury
and refinement on a bespoke artful staycation for culture aficionados. Settle Starting from HKD7928+10%
into your luxury accommodation at one of the suites and experience the history service charge per night
and significance of the hotel’s private collection on an exclusive tour with the
Rosewood resident art ambassador.
As a memento of your experience, take home a visual feast with art-inspired
creations from Butterfly Patisserie - Executive Pastry Chef Holger Deh’s delicious
tribute to The Butterfly Series by contemporary artist Damien Hirst. As well, be the
first to discover their newly launched members-only concept, Masion LeCercle,
for a Champagne tasting experience.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
» Luxurious accommodation in a Suite (with Level 40 Manor Club)
» Room amenities from Butterfly Patisserie’s Art Series
» Art Basel tickets for two persons
» Champagne tasting experience at Masion LeCercle
» HKD200 K11 MUSEA e-voucher
» Complimentary access to your choice of Art Tour
» Exclusive cross-harbour water taxi transfers on selected daysçArt Events in Town
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FROM NOW TO 30 JUNE
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» Book any 90 minute body treatment from Friday – Sunday & Public
Holidays, and receive a 30 minute mini facial or body exfoliation
» Book for any facial, get a complimentary 30 minute back, neck and
shoulder massage
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
» Book any two treatments on the same day and enjoy the use of a Deluxe
Room with their compliments for relaxation before or after your treatment
» The complimentary room is valid only the same day of treatment for a
maximum of 6 hours and for use up to 6PM. Advance booking is required
and subject to availability
» HK$300 Spa Voucher per guest for future use
Magnus and Novus 11/F, CHUANG’S TOWER
30-32 CONNAUGHT ROAD
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crafted in the finest Swiss cotton.
Central to Magnus & Novus is the elevation of the gentleman’s wardrobe.
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