The Pokémon series has been widely popular since its first appearance in 1995, becoming a cherished childhood memory for many. For American artist Katherine Bernhardt, Pokémon has inspired her limitless creative spirit. Recently, she showcased numerous Pokémon at the Zorna Gallery, injecting vibrant energy into the space.
In the traditional sense, cinematography has been seen as a male profession. However, with the changing times, more and more women have broken this stereotype and established their own position in this field by shooting various types of films. The Hong Kong Arts Centre, in collaboration with multiple partners, will present works by female cinematographers from around the world and invite photographers and directors to attend post-screening discussions to share their experiences.
Takeru Amano's creative fusion of classical and modern, Japanese pop culture, and the contemporary art scene in New York brings a unique "NEW ART" style. Recently, this artist held their first NFT physical artwork exhibition in Hong Kong!
Sound is one of the main forces that shapes the sense of space and helps create an engaging acoustic environment. There are also some architectural landmarks around the world that not only have unique appearances but also "make sound," attracting many tourists to visit and pay homage.
Christie's Hong Kong recently announced the highly anticipated "Millennial Evening Auction" to be held this autumn, featuring a collaboration with global Mandarin pop king Jay Chou, which has captured the attention of the masses.
Born in Puerto Rico, Angel Otero is known for his unique visual storytelling, intertwining magical realism with abstract expression, observation and imagination, and the past with the present. Recently, Hauser & Wirth in Hong Kong will present his first exhibition in Asia, "The Sea Remembers."
"The Gurdau Winery," located in Czech Republic, was founded in 2012. Situated on a green suburban land, this uniquely designed winery was created by Aleš Fiala Studio. To harmonize with the surrounding open countryside, the architecture is shaped into a gentle curve, seamlessly blending with the hills.
The museum announces the launch of "The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project," inviting internationally renowned tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher and his team to reside in the museum. They will tattoo the audience with inspiration from Rembrandt's paintings!
60 larger seagulls are neatly arranged by the sea at Victoria Harbour, with a playful appearance. Coupled with the beautiful view of the harbor against the sea and sky, it is believed to attract many people to take photos.
The Hong Kong Museum of Culture presents "From Nothing to Something: Hong Kong Film Art and Costume Design Exhibition". This exhibition, rare in its focus on film art and costume design, recreates a series of classic costumes to document the development of Hong Kong film art, exciting fans of the genre!
The exhibition will present Kiefer's artistic creations based on the theme of the "Golden Age" in ancient Greek mythology, including large-scale installation artworks and multiple paintings created by the artist from 2020 to 2022.
Every year, the Affordable Art Fair brings together numerous Hong Kong galleries, many of which showcase works by local young and emerging artists. In addition to being affordable, the quality of the selected artworks is also quite good. Below, we have selected some artworks from local galleries that are priced below 20,000 HKD, allowing you to easily acquire your first beloved art piece without breaking the bank!
Christie's will hold its annual spring auction at the end of the month. The highly anticipated "Bogushaoqiu-Palmer Family Collection" special auction will showcase 63 exquisite treasures from this European private Chinese art collection, including Qing Dynasty imperial porcelain, Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain, as well as fine metal utensils, painted enamel, and jade carvings.
Eslite has always been a gathering place for artistic and literary youth. Compared to ordinary bookstores, it also hosts a variety of cultural events, allowing everyone to discover more interesting artistic and literary creations through different types of activities in addition to reading. Below, we have selected several exhibitions, literary sharing sessions, and workshops that will be held this month, providing you with multiple options for your holidays!
Opera Gallery presents its latest exhibition "Emotional Encounter", focusing on contemporary art giants such as Chu Teh Chun, Feng Xiaoming, André Brasilier, Georges Mathieu, and Zao Wou-Ki from Europe and Asia. Over 30 selected artworks will be showcased.
The meeting of two renowned Hong Kong artists, Wong Chun Hei and Chow Chun Fai, brings together one who excels in writing landscapes and one who enjoys painting urban scenes, creating a complete image of Hong Kong. Recently, the Contemporary Tang Art Centre presented a dual exhibition of these two artists titled "Floating Mountain, Mirage City, Stars Twinkle", with the theme of "light", penetrating through time, culture, and history, exploring the impact of light on the urban and rural landscapes of Hong Kong.
The internationally renowned global design event, Milan Design Week, officially kicked off recently. Every year, this event brings together design pioneers and art enthusiasts to exchange creative inspiration through their works.
If you are interested in dance, be sure to pay attention to the series of innovative and interesting dance performances presented by Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Art Festival. These 9 performances are presented by 7 internationally renowned art units and will be held in various cultural venues in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories, showcasing the diverse and ever-changing aspects of dance art to different audiences, without any dull moments!
The latest art exhibition at Art Pro Gallery, titled "The Art of Ink," brings together 15 artists' distinctive ink masterpieces, highlighting the heritage and innovation of Chinese ink painting over the past half century.
Fosun Foundation's new Asian headquarters in the West Kowloon Cultural District just had its grand opening in March, coinciding with the spring auction season. Therefore, a selection of exquisite auction items were showcased at that time. Starting this month, Fosun Foundation is bringing the world's first joint exhibition of Yayoi Kusama and Chiharu Shiota, titled "(Re)Trace Kusama to Shiota," to the new space, successfully making a debut!
