David Lynch, hailed as "the most important director of our time" by The Guardian, passed away yesterday at the age of 78. This cinematic giant was known for his bizarre and dreamlike style of storytelling, leading audiences into hauntingly surreal worlds while creating the term "Lynchian" to describe his unique brand of surrealism. Let's take a moment to revisit his classic works and re-experience the allure of these artistic treasures!

Bhutan, known as the "happiest country in the world," gives off an air of mystery and sanctity. How is happiness measured? What does the simple joy that people yearn for truly look like? Why not plan a journey to this land of happiness and explore it for yourself?

Renowned Japanese photographer and director Mika Ninagawa, known for drawing inspiration from flowers, has held the largest immersive exhibition in Kansai titled "The Light of the Other Shore, The Shadow of This Shore." Through her unique visual language, she collaborated with a creative team of experts from various fields known as EiM to create a stunning series of works that immerse the audience in a surreal floral landscape.

To complement the M+ cinema program "Tilda Swinton: The World in Motion," M+ is pleased to invite renowned actress Tilda Swinton and one of Hong Kong's first female directors, Tammy Tang, to engage in a conversation themed "Why is Film Restoration Important? A Dialogue between Tilda Swinton and Tammy Tang." The discussion will focus on the transformative power of film works and creations, sharing their journeys as directors, audiences, and film enthusiasts.

The New Year Art Festival in January presents a diverse array of works that not only showcase the unique perspectives of the creators but also guide the audience to explore a whole new world of perception. Let's embark on this artistic journey together in this hopeful month, discovering visual feasts that inspire and provoke thought, as we warmly welcome a new year filled with creativity and beauty!

The international event, the 2025 World Expo (EXPO 2025), is set to unveil soon at the artificial island "Yumeshima" in Osaka Bay. Lasting for 184 days, it carries the theme of "A Blueprint for a Brighter Future Society." Among the designs that have debuted, the most eye-catching is the "Czech Pavilion" — not only is its glass spiral structure uniquely stunning, but it has also become Japan's tallest wooden building without steel supports!

As the classic comic "Wind and Cloud," a collective memory for Hong Kong people, celebrates its 35th anniversary, the Hong Kong Dance Company once again collaborates with the original creator Mr. Ma Wing-shing to bring back this once-popular martial arts dance drama. This not only promises an eagerly awaited revival but also a brand new artistic feast that takes everyone back to a fantastical and wondrous world of martial arts imagination.