As we bid goodbye to the vibrant summer, the bustling scene of Hong Kong in September continues to merge various creative elements. From design to colorful floating bubbles, and the fusion of Eastern and Western ink paintings, handmade dolls, all leading people under the moonlight of September, slowly entering into autumn thoughts. Opening up the imaginative mind, allowing the overflowing summer heat and regrets to be sent off by the autumn breeze, and enjoying the beauty brought by art.

The Paris Olympics have officially concluded, culminating in the closing ceremony. Continuing under the creative direction of Thomas Jolly, the event, while not as grand and diverse as the opening ceremony, did not disappoint! Featuring renowned actors, acrobats, and circus artists, it blended elements of classical and contemporary culture and art, all while maintaining a strong sense of French romance, writing a new chapter in the history of the Olympics and the world.

After 17 days of competition, the 2024 Paris Olympics is gradually coming to a close. Reflecting on the spectacular performances by superstars like Lady Gaga and Celine Dion during the opening ceremony, as well as the various scenes created by artistic director Thomas Jolly, it’s clear that the depth of French art and culture was on full display, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the excitement of the closing ceremony!

Costumes born for the film finally have the chance to become the protagonist! The art piece "Dear Pasolini" will be performed in Taiwan, reinterpreting the legendary costumes of the film in a unique way to feel the soul of the movie, and delicately performed by the famous Hollywood actress Tilda Swinton.

In your eyes, what else is there in West Kowloon besides exhibitions and seaside lawns? Do you know that there is "Happy Friday" in the West Kowloon Cultural District? The West Kowloon Cultural District hosts various music festivals, including the first "Free Space Ear Shock", the first "Jazz Love" concert series, Cantonese opera and Teochew opera, and stand-up comedy theaters, bringing a colorful cultural entertainment activities that will surely satisfy everyone's preferences!

Earlier, the Japanese debut single "Supernatural" of the popular Korean girl group NewJeans @newjeans_official, collaborated with Takashi Murakami, was very surprising. Riding on the trend, they have teamed up to create the latest limited-time event and series of works "Supernatural Pop-Up"!

By the middle of 2024, many new museums have opened around the world, or news of completed reconstructions has arrived. Each museum has its own unique cultural narrative, presenting exciting and rich exhibition content. In addition to the recently introduced "Naoshima New Art Museum" by Tadao Ando, three museums with the title of "world's best" have been gathered. Let's take a look together!

The 11th Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair (Art Expo) officially opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together 97 local and international galleries and exhibitors, presenting over a thousand carefully selected contemporary artworks. This year's theme is "Dare to Appreciate, Dare to Collect," aiming to make it easy for participants to become first-time art collectors and bring art pieces from around the world back home.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will host a grand special exhibition in June this year titled "French Century Fashion - Costumes and Jewelry Treasures from the Paris Decorative Arts Museum," reviewing French fashion history from the 1770s to the 1910s. This is also one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in Asia in recent years, allowing everyone to experience the diversity of French culture together!

Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+, the first global contemporary visual culture museum in Asia, announced the inaugural "Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival" (Film Festival), supported by CHANEL. The four-day film festival showcases independent art and film productions from across Asia, highlighting vibrant film communities, original visual languages, and cross-cultural dialogues, celebrating alternative moving image creations that have shaped the rich artistic landscape of the Asian region over the past sixty years!

The 32nd Hong Kong Drama Awards Ceremony was successfully held, with 20 awards competed for and presented. The event was also live-streamed online, creating a lively atmosphere. The "Outstanding Production of the Year" award is selected by a judging committee composed of various industry professionals, including writers, directors, actors, critics, designers, and managers. This committee chooses the most outstanding productions of the past year, and this year, eight plays were chosen, each hoping to be shared with the audience.

This May, it is the 84th birthday of the legendary Japanese photography master Nobuyoshi Araki, and recently, Artelli, a multidimensional art space, created Araki Nobuyoshi's latest exhibition - "Paradise ‧ Flower Field", presenting a master-level visual feast for art lovers.

As the acclaimed classic Les Misérables celebrates its 65th anniversary, the international touring production has finally arrived in Hong Kong. This story of love, compassion, hope, and survival, intertwined with iconic songs that have captured the hearts of generations, will be performed at the Grand Theatre of the West Kowloon Cultural District!

Last night, the top international creative team gathered at the MGM Theater in Macau for the "MGM 2049" thematic exchange symposium and global recruitment launch ceremony. Sharing guests included MGM Chairman and Executive Director Pansy Ho, famous director and the Chief Director of "MGM 2049" Zhang Yimou, and his creative team, marking the opening of this cultural and tourism extravaganza!

When mentioning famous buildings in Hong Kong, you may think of the Bank of China Tower, but do you know who designed it? It is the masterpiece of the world-renowned Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei. In June this year, the first large-scale retrospective exhibition "Ieoh Ming Pei: Life as Architecture" will be held at the M+ Museum, meticulously presenting his works and reviewing his legendary life.

In response to Hong Kong Arts Month, the whole city is filled with an artistic atmosphere. In recent days, besides different texts on the streets, many new colors have been added. Have you noticed those artworks on the streets? The 9th edition of the HKWALLS Street Art Festival, which has always focused on street art and culture, has invited many artists from overseas, the mainland, and locally to add colors to the streets!

The Art Basel Hong Kong exhibition held in Asia is an annual grand event, showcasing top galleries from Asia and around the world. This year, there are participating galleries from 40 countries and regions, totaling 242 galleries, presenting a diverse art perspective, historical materials, and forward-looking works by renowned and emerging artists. ZTYLEZ has compiled eight highlights for everyone to savor the artworks at Art Basel together!

As another highlight event of Hong Kong Art Week, Art Central officially kicked off at the Central Harbourfront. Yesterday's VIP preview showcased artworks from 98 galleries representing 40 countries, with over 500 outstanding artists and speakers from around the world participating. The artworks and activities are rich, definitely not to be missed!

March is approaching and art fairs are about to begin. Many places are holding events to coincide with Art Month. In Central, galleries are also hosting "Central Gallery Day" to present exciting visual art programs. The annual visual arts feast will be held on March 25th (Monday). There are many wonderful programs, so be sure not to miss any of the galleries!

This year's "Art March" brings together many highly anticipated events for art enthusiasts, with the most eye-catching being Art Basel. And once again, Pacific Place has joined forces with Art Basel Hong Kong to globally premiere a large-scale installation artwork by renowned Australian Aboriginal artist Daniel Boyd!