gafencu Shop

Ad Category Above Title [D:1440×400 M:1440×400]

gafencu  app

Ad Category Sidebar [D:300×300 M:300×300]

Ad Video Category Above Title


<p>A December to remember! Make it merry and bright this month with Hong Kong’s month-long of events and festivities. A Tale of Three Cities, Convergence, Heritage Roving Exhibition, Hong Kong International Darts Festival, Clockenflap and many more.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clockenflap</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-79530" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-498x280.png 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-768x432.png 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-1536x864.png 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-2048x1152.png 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-200x113.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-SMALL-800x450.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The 13th edition of the Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival brings a slew of top-ranking performers to the Central Harbourfront for three days. Headlining on the Saturday is an iconic group from the Brit-pop era of the ’90s, namely Jarvis Cocker and his Pulp bandmates. Other notable performers include Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, who is the star attraction on the following day during the last leg of his world tour, plus Japanese chart-toppers Yoasobi. The festival continues its ongoing commitment to promoting leading lights from Asia, like pop sensation Wednesday Campanella, and indie-pop duo Running Youth.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: 1-3 Dec</p>



<p><strong>Where</strong>: Central Harbourfront</p>



<p><strong>How much</strong>: From HK$1,280</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://clockenflap.com">clockenflap.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">HK International Darts</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79532" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10_IMG_9022_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Top local darts players and their overseas counterparts flex their wrist muscles over four days in this fifth edition of the international tournament. With the Parent-Child Sports Carnival held alongside the main competition, the large-scale event on the site of the old airport has many strands to attract sporting and non-sporting folk alike. A darts charity marathon and more than 300 booths will keep everyone entertained.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: Until 3 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal<br><strong>How much</strong>: Free</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkidf.com.hk">hkidf.com.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Convergence</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79533" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/47b28766fc574d668a17fe49ed07f3cb_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Action and arts fans will rejoice at the spectacle brought to the stage in this magnificent performance by Hong Kong Dance Company which gets to the heart of what Chinese martial arts and dance are all about. By exploring the synergy between both forms of expression, Convergence is able to deliver new interpretations as dancers wow the audience through their athletic prowess and sinuous movement. This is the live premiere of an award-winning production conceived and choreographed by the company’s Artistic Director, Yang Yuntao.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: 8-10 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District<br><strong>How much</strong>: From HK$350</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkdance.com">hkdance.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Streetathon</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79535" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20230712135313205868contentPhoto1_p.jpg 1306w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>This year sees the return of the much-praised Hong Kong Streetathon, an event that helped kick-start the local running culture. Through the organiser, RunOurCity, it is also committed to working with other charity foundations and NGOs to foster sustainable development. For the first time, a full marathon will wind its way through the city centre and round the harbour, and runners will power through 10km of the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel. Other highlights: a cross-harbour half- marathon, Runners Expo and the Youth race.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: 9-17 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Various venues<br><strong>How much</strong>: Free viewing</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://streetathon.com">streetathon.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Herstory</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-79539" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-498x280.png 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-768x432.png 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-1536x864.png 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-2048x1152.png 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-200x112.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HK-Dancing_p-800x450.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Hong Kong Dance Company presents a performance that embodies the words and imagination of women. First produced in 2008, when it won two Hong Kong Dance Awards, HerStory is inspired by the 400-year-old language developed by women in China known as Nushu and brings to life the writings of two Hong Kong female authors, evoking memories through dance, music and imagery.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: 15-17 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District<br><strong>How much</strong>: From HK$380</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkdance.com">hkdance.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Breaking For Gold</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79531" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8ad856f6462ba525eb5e4db4479d9874_p.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Dance enthusiasts are in for a treat with the Breaking for Gold World Series reaching its finale (on 15-16 December). About 200 of the best breakers from around the globe will seek to impress the judges and earn vital qualification points for the Olympic Games in Paris, while local participants will hope to draw inspiration from a supportive home crowd. Standard and Latin dancers will also compete in various championships as part of the Hong Kong Open.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: 15-29 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wan Chai<br><strong>How much</strong>: Various prices</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://dancesport.org.hk">dancesport.org.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Tale of Three Cities</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79534" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202309073917c9217b62-copy_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Three museums unite for a showcase of silk, revealing how the precious commodity was exported from China to the world in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Trade paintings, fine silks, clothing, home fabrics and accessories feature among more than 100 sets of artefacts on view from the collections of the Guangdong Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Macao Museum as part of the third Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: Until 17 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Hong Kong Museum of Art<br><strong>How much</strong>: Free</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://hk.art.museum">hk.art.museum</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Impossible Trial</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79537" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Impossible-Trial--800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Returning with the original star- studded cast, this superb musical touches on powerful human themes that kept packed audiences enthralled during previous performances. Greed, pride, loss of wealth and the journey travelled to gain personal redemption are all explored in Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s magnificent production.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: Until 17 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District<br><strong>How much</strong>: HK$360, $520, $680</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkrep.com">hkrep.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Heritage Roving Exhibition</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79536" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-11-07-at-7 PM_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The landscaping and greening attributes of 10 declared monuments and historic buildings dotted around the territory are highlighted at an exhibition touring public libraries this month. Organised to complement the Heritage Fiesta held this autumn, which had offered free guided tours of fabulous sites like Flagstaff House, the roving displays pinpoint the work and success of various initiatives to preserve these iconic buildings and thus Hong Kong’s past.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When</strong>: Until 29 Dec<br><strong>Where</strong>: Various public libraries<br><strong>How much</strong>: Free</p>



<p><br><em>For more information: <a href="http://heritage.gov.hk">heritage.gov.hk</a></em></p>


What’s on? Things to do December in Hong Kong


<p>Mark your calendars and see the amazing swim across Victoria Harbour or views flicks at the film festivals or absorb cultural offerings at museums, music festivals and dance performances this November.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New World Harbour Race</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78036" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Against the superb and unforgettable backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline, this challenging swim allows competitors to test their mettle in the waters of Victoria Harbour. The cross-harbour race, which traces its roots back to 1906, is always a popular draw and welcomes thousands of avid participants from across the world. Swimmers on the day will commence from the Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai and finish at the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui. The quota for entrants this year has increased to 4,000 and there will be an elite International Race as well as hardy swimmers from across the Greater Bay Area taking the plunge.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> 12 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Victoria Harbour</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Free</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Muse Fest HK 2023</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78035" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.Hong-Kong-Newt_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Explore the cultural delights on offer across various venues in the city&#8217;s history, art and science museums under the theme &#8216;Hong Kong H.A.S. Museums. All month there are multifarious events designed to broaden your horizons and understanding of mind-blowing subjects such as the wonders of science fiction as portrayed at an exhibition staged by the Hong Kong Science Museum. A two-day carnival entitled &#8216;A Fiesta of Imagination&#8217; is a highlight. This is just one of a superb series of events and programmes across many venues which allow visitors to absorb knowledge and soak up culture.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> 1-30 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Various venues</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Free</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://museums.gov.hk">museums.gov.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Great Gatsby </h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78038" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gatsby-promotion-photo-2_1024x768-0830111425_p.jpg 1366w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Hong Kong Ballet Artistic Director Septime Webre captures the essence of F. Scott Fitzgerald&#8217;s classic novel, The Great Gatsby, in a wonderful portrayal of life lived to excess in opulent 1920s America &#8211; a tale of never-ending parties, unbridled greed and obsessive desires simmering not far from the surface in high-society New York. Performed against the backdrop of a steamy jazz-infused soundtrack and art deco sets by Tim Yip, dancers along with vocalist E. Faye Butler and narrator James Seol capture the spirit of the age.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> 4-5 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>From $220</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jewish Film Festival</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78041" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/opening-night_p.jpg 1917w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Asia’s flagship Jewish festival has gone from strength to strength and now offers a magnificently diverse range of films showcasing Jewish life. The number of filmmakers keen for their work celebrating the Jewish tradition to be showcased in Hong Kong has grown, with 21 features, documentaries and short films able to be enjoyed.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> 11-19 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Golden Scene Cinema, Kennedy Town</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>From $110 per film; all access pass HK$1,800</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkjff.org">hkjff.org</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Asian Film Festival</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-78043" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-498x280.png 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-768x432.png 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-1536x864.png 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-2048x1152.png 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-200x113.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-10.52.15 PM-800x450.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Watch some of the finest films Asia has to offer at various cinemas throughout Hong Kong. Almost 100 films will be aired during the festival, which has gained international recognition for the quality and breadth of its programme. In addition to locally produced features, regional selections from the far and near will be screened. Masterclasses and workshops will be staged by renowned filmmakers such as Shunji Iwai and Koji Yakusho, while eight directors including Taiwan’s Lee Hong- chi vie for the New Talent Award.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 17 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Various venues</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>From $95</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://hkaff.asia">hkaff.asia</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pop Culture Festival</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78037" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Banner16_9_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Hong Kong certainly has its own distinctive pop culture and a whole raft of acts will be performing throughout a festival that urges us to ‘Let’s Pop’. There will also be outdoor activities, thematic exhibitions and film screenings to bring back memories and conjure up masterpieces from Hong Kong’s golden era of Cantopop in the ’80s and ’90s. The festival highlights the progress over the years of local pop music, its creativity and its character.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 18 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Various venues</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Various prices</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://pcf.gov.hk">pcf.gov.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Killing TV</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-1024x575.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78039" width="768" height="431" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/killing_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Interaction between art and television is the concept behind Killing TV, as 15 contemporary artists from a mix of backgrounds contribute to an exhibition that explores the cultural, psychological and social impact of the boob tube. A range of videos including performance art and sculptural installations as well as TV shows and commercials will excite the senses and stimulate memories from the past, present and the future while addressing television’s pervasive power since the 1970s.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 19 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Tai Kwun</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Free</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://taikwun.hk">taikwun.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Night Vibes Hong Kong @ Museums</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78042" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-16-_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>As efforts to support the ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign gather momentum, Hong Kong museums are offering special programmes to bolster evenings out around town. The Hong Kong Museum of Art presents a range of exhibitions and screens a romantic local film.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 26 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Hong Kong Museum of Arts, Hong Kong Science Museum and Hong Kong Space Museum</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Various prices</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://lcsd.gov.hk">lcsd.gov.hk</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Great Music 2023</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78040" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/M_p-copy-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Winding down this month is a series of concerts under the Great Music 2023 umbrella that has seen musicians from around the world gather in Hong Kong to perform a plethora of programmes catering to a wide variety of tastes. The eclectic musical mix concludes with some superb piano-centric performances. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott team up once again, youthful South Korean talent Seong-Jin Cho hits the keys during a stirring recital, and veteran Brazilian jazz artist Eliane Elias lets rip.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>When:</strong> Until 28 November</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>Where:</strong> Various venues</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><strong>How much: </strong>Various prices</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p><em>For more information: <a href="http://lcsd.gov.hk">lcsd.gov.hk</a></em></p>


What’s on? Things to do this November in Hong Kong


<p>Four breathtaking slots that wowed bidders at recent auctions are highlighted. These include a gorgeous vivid coloured diamond, a beautiful gilt-bronze monkey, a fantastic Ferrari and a landscape masterpiece.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Blue Beauty: Vivid coloured diamond takes bidders&#8217; fancy</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78001" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GE2302_CMD3B_EN2_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>A famous blue diamond worn at the 2023 Met Gala by actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas instigated an intense bidding war at Sotheby’s, propelling the final price to balloon above US$25 million (HK$196 million). Laguna Blu, a rare pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond of 11.16 carats, had headlined a Bulgari high-jewellery necklace at the gala, but it was auctioned in Geneva as the original ring designed by the Italian jeweller in 1979, set between tapered baguette diamond shoulders.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The exceptional value of a vivid blue diamond reflects, in part, the extraordinary circumstances of their creation. These stones are formed deep below the earth’s mantle, and the disturbance of the crystal lattice is critical in determining their colour. Any traces of boron within the pure carbon structure of the diamond will result in varying shades of blue – enough boron in the stone and the diamond attains the highly prized ‘vivid’ category. Less than 1% of stones achieve this colour, and fewer still have no tint of another colour as coloured diamonds often show some kind of tint of another colour. The price the diamond achieved at auction is an indication of its rareness.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bronze Prize: Million-pound monkey sitting pretty</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78002" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>A beautiful gilt-bronze monkey by François-Xavier Lalanne fetched £1.25 million (about HK$12.3 million) at auction in London with bidders stirred by the rare opportunity to obtain one of the French sculptor’s iconic animals. Singe Alternatif SIII was created in 2007, a year before Lalanne’s death, and was one of two Singe (Monkey) figures up for auction at Christie’s – his Singe Alternatif SIV realised just over £1 million.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Animal motifs were integral to Lalanne’s art and formed a substantial part of his oeuvre. Their symbolism captivated him, and he was particularly enamoured with the sheep and the monkey, which he would depict far from their natural habitats. His Singes, smiling serenely, sit atop tables and mantelpieces.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Lalanne developed a love for sculpture as a young man when, as a security guard at the Louvre, he would wander the Antiquities galleries and study the statuary of Ancient Egypt. It was from works like The Seated Scribe and Toth as a Baboon that he gained knowledge and inspiration which undoubtedly shaped his sculptural vocabulary. Only two gilt-bronze pairs of Singes have previously been offered at auction, once in 2020 and again in 2022.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Street Art: Camden crescent masterpiece a big hit</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78007" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mornington-Crescent_Frank-Auerbach_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>A new auction record for a work by figurative painter Frank Auerbach was set at Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary evening sale in London. Mornington Crescent sold for £5.6 million (about HK$55 million), comfortably surpassing its high estimate of £4.5 million.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Painted in 1969, Mornington Crescent is considered one of Auerbach’s most epic and ambitious landscape works. At 101.4 cm by 152 cm, it is also one of his largest and is firmly rooted in both a geographical and psychological sense of place – in this case, the street in Camden, north London, where the artist has his studio. Scaffold-like bars of paint form rigid structures dramatically conveying a recreated image of the urban environment.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The 92-year-old Berlin-born British painter had a good evening at the ‘Britain’s Visionaries’ auction. All three of his works up for grabs exceeded their estimates: besides the lively bidding that Mornington Crescent sparked, E.O.W. on her Blue Eiderdown VII fetched £4.5 million and J.Y.M. Seated II went for £1.1 million. He has long been fascinated by the subject of Mornington Crescent and the housing developments which started in the 1820s.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Horse Power: Rare Ferrari races to auction record</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-78008" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-30_p-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The sale of a 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta was a major coup for Bonhams Cars, notching up a whopping US$30.25 million (about HK$237 million). About 1,000 people jostled in the Quail Lodge &amp; Golf Club grounds in Carmel, California, for the best view of a racing car that became the fourth most valuable Ferrari sold at auction and raked in the highest-ever price for Bonhams’ motoring division.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Part of its appeal was undoubtedly its rarity – only two 412Ps were built from scratch. Furthermore, a nine-year-long renovation project restored this beautiful vehicle to its original glory so it could hit the open road. “Thanks to its devoted lineage of owners and the stewardship of its seller, the 412P stands as an enduring piece of art that honours the Ferrari legacy,” commented Bonhams specialist Rupert Banner.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The car has a strong racing history, roaring to third-place finishes in 1967 at Le Mans and the 1000 km of Spa, and seventh spot at Brands Hatch. The following year, it triumphed at the Norisring Nuremberg 200, Solituderennen and Swedish Grand Prix. The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes.</p>


Under the hammer – Fab Four Auction Sales


<p>The man, the myth, the misogynist – just three of the few words that best describe Pablo Picasso, one of the world’s most celebrated artists of modern times. The many sides of his life and work come under the spotlight this year as institutions around the globe mark the 50th anniversary of the Spanish artist’s death. </p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Given that he was originally thought to have stolen the Mona Lisa, it’s safe to assume that the co-founder of Cubism endured early troughs among the peaks of his path to fame. Improbable though it may sound, Picasso was a prime suspect when Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece vanished from the Louvre in 1911. The picture was later found to have been stolen by a former museum employee, but not before Picasso was cast in a doubtful light. It was a low point in what would become a dazzling, high-profile career. </p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-814x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77404" width="611" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-814x1024.jpg 814w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-223x280.jpg 223w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-768x966.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-1221x1536.jpg 1221w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-1628x2048.jpg 1628w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-200x252.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-800x1006.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-dans-un-fauteuil-畢加索《坐椅女子》_p-scaled.jpg 2035w" sizes="(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px" /></figure></div>


<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Ever prolific, Picasso created tens of thousands of works of art, experimented with a bewildering variety of styles, and never stopped innovating. His legacy is still exciting and inspiring to artists and art enthusiasts everywhere, and tributes abound half a century after his passing. </p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The governments of Spain and France, where he spent most of his adult life, have partnered for Célébration Picasso 1973-2023, which embraces some 50 exhibitions and events in Europe and North America. Hong Kong joined in the remembrance by showing a glistening selection of his masterpieces in an intriguing medium.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-866x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77396" width="650" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-866x1024.jpg 866w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-237x280.jpg 237w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-768x908.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-1299x1536.jpg 1299w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-200x237.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p-800x946.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3_p.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure></div>


<p>Sotheby’s, which has championed some of the happenings in this timely retrospective of his work and life, highlights Picasso’s formidable influence as the resident artist of the 20th century – an idiosyncratic eye refracting the turbulence, traumas, dreams and visions of his times into stunning visual statements that challenged convention and still pulsate with energy today.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Naturally, the Musée National Picasso-Paris is central to the year-long salute; it has already held one tribute show masterminded by British designer Paul Smith, while another from French conceptual artist Sophie Calle begins in October. It also opens a Centre for Picasso Studies in the prestigious and newly renovated quarters of Hôtel de Rohan, a short walk from the museum’s equally storied building in the Marais district. This unique resource for the artist and his subjects combines documentation, a library and archives around a research centre and a digital gateway.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Period pieces</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-1024x458.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77400" width="768" height="344" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-626x280.jpg 626w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-768x343.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-1536x687.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-2048x915.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-200x89.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6_p-800x358.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>When Picasso passed away in 1973, at the age of 91, it was discovered that he kept pieces from all his periods in his 78-year oeuvre. It took seven years to complete an inventory of his works in all media, and many held by his family landed in the hands of the French authorities as payment for inheritance taxes. It was this initial body of work that enabled the Musée National Picasso-Paris to open its doors nearly 40 years ago.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-753x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77403" width="565" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-753x1024.jpg 753w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-206x280.jpg 206w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-768x1044.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-1130x1536.jpg 1130w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-1507x2048.jpg 1507w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-200x272.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-800x1087.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-assise-a-la-galette-des-rois_p-scaled.jpg 1883w" sizes="(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px" /></figure></div>


<p>Olivier Widmaier Picasso, the artist’s grandson, gathered exclusive testimonies, historical records and personal photos from this time to make a new documentary entitled Picasso, The Legacy. Sponsored by Sotheby’s, it is an intimate exposure of the man and the splendour of his artistry.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bohemian romance</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-806x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77402" width="605" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-806x1024.jpg 806w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-221x280.jpg 221w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-768x975.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-1210x1536.jpg 1210w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-1613x2048.jpg 1613w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-200x254.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-800x1016.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NEW-Pablo-Picasso-Femme-Accroupie_p-scaled.jpg 2016w" sizes="(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px" /></figure></div>


<p>Another way to glean more about the artist’s life is through ‘Picasso’s Montmartre with Le Meurice, Celebrating 50 Years’, an experience that combines an overnight stay at the grand hotel in Paris with a guided walking tour that propels art enthusiasts back in time to the hedonistic, bohemian era of the Belle Époque. When Pablo Picasso married Russian ballerina and early muse Olga Khokhlova in 1918, the wedding reception was held at the hotel and it was the season’s biggest affair.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-811x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77401" width="608" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-811x1024.jpg 811w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-222x280.jpg 222w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-768x969.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-1217x1536.jpg 1217w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-1622x2048.jpg 1622w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-200x252.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-800x1010.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Femme-Assise_p-scaled.jpg 2028w" sizes="(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px" /></figure></div>


<p>Le Meurice’s expert guide succeeds in opening minds to the romance and derring-do of the youthful non-conformist in the early 1900s. When he first arrived in Paris, Picasso was regarded with suspicion as a foreigner and watched by the French police for his supposed anarchist leanings. During the walk, anecdotes are shared and landmarks are highlighted while tracing his ootsteps through the cobblestone alleyways of Montmartre where he once lived and painted.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Changing with the ages</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-1024x745.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77399" width="768" height="559" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-385x280.jpg 385w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-768x559.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-2048x1490.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-200x146.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5.鬥牛-_Bullfight_p-800x582.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>More than five decades later, in 1961, Picasso married Jacqueline Roque, the face that launched more than 400 portraits completed in the dozen years before his death. Museum Casa Natal Picasso in Málaga, Spain – the artist’s hometown – stages The Ages of Pablo, a chronological and stylistic overview of works from his formative years to the time spent with his second wife.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-1024x842.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77398" width="768" height="632" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-341x280.jpg 341w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-768x631.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-1536x1263.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-2048x1684.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-200x164.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4.鴿子靜物畫_Still-life-with-pigeon_p-800x658.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Picasso is revealed through his paintings, sketches, sculptures, ceramics and photographs, all of which have enduring value. Demonstrating his dynamic ability to convey life and emotion, the exhibition is divided into eight sections corresponding to the major phases of his art, including ‘Blue and Pink’, ‘Cubism’, ‘Classicism’, ‘Surrealism’, ‘Wartime’ and ‘The Joy of Living’.</p>



<div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Glass act</h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-809x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77397" width="607" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-809x1024.jpg 809w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-221x280.jpg 221w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-768x972.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-1213x1536.jpg 1213w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-200x253.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p-800x1013.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4_p.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px" /></figure></div>


<p>Here at home, Hong Kongers were able to join the momentous commemoration as a summer exhibition, Pablo Picasso: Paintings in Glass, threw light on some of his most-known painterly compositions. A collaboration between the University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong and the French May Arts Festival, it paid tribute not only to the iconic artist but also to the art form of gemmail.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>A type of stained-glass mosaic developed by French painter Jean Crotti and perfected in the workshop of Roger Malherbe-Navarre, gemmail involves the expert assembly and melting of meticulously chosen pieces of glass. When Picasso first witnessed the gemmistes’ endeavour in 1954, he exclaimed, “A new art is born!” Enthused, he proceeded to layer shards of glass into graphical representations of more than 50 of his existing paintings.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-845x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-77394" width="634" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-845x1024.jpg 845w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-231x280.jpg 231w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-768x931.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-1267x1536.jpg 1267w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-1690x2048.jpg 1690w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-200x242.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.瑪麗・泰瑞莎・華特肖像_Portrait-of-Marie-Therese-Walter_p-800x970.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px" /></figure></div>


<p>The 50th anniversary of Picasso’s passing is, above all, a tremendous opportunity to honour his creative legacy while also challenging key events in his life, particularly his relationships with women who became his muses and lovers. “People were happy to be consumed by him,” his daughter Paloma Picasso, the jewellery designer, has said. “They thought it was a privilege. If you get too close to the Sun, it burns you. But the Sun can’t help being the Sun.” As evidenced by many of his life documentations, Picasso cared primarily for his creations, but what creations they were!</p>



<div style="height:75px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Photos: University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong</p>


Strokes Of Genius: 50 years after his passing, the art world muses on Picasso’s magic and missteps


<p>A home should be as expressive as its owners. Exuding a harmonious creative energy, this tailormade apartment at The Summa in western Mid-levels speaks volumes about the family who reside here. Its soothing character is punctuated by vibrant accents, and a striking artistic statement sets the tone for imaginative living.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Though compact at 1,000 square feet, the apartment is light and bright, with clever design elements and beautiful views of the city skyline instilling a feeling of openness. <a href="https://dannychiu.com.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The designer</a>, Danny Chiu Interior Designs, completely changed the developer’s original floorplan, customising the available space to match the taste and individual preferences of his clients.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="500" height="750" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/12_p.jpg" alt="the summa" class="wp-image-76754" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/12_p.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/12_p-187x280.jpg 187w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/12_p-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></figure></div>


<p>The result is a cosy home for a couple and their two children who rejoice in each other’s company. Its functionality has been optimised to fulfil their requirements for an apartment with a defined personality that meets the specifics of their lifestyle and storage needs. Walls were removed and relocated to create an open-plan living-cum-dining area with an adjacent kitchen and to accommodate three bedrooms plus the maid’s room and three bathrooms – a feat of design ingenuity considering its modest measurements.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The décor was redesigned with an emphasis on art, colour and lighting effects. A tasteful blend of hues and textures, the interior palette brings a sense of opulence to a rather small space. Natural materials like pale wood for the floor complement the aesthetic wallpaper and ombré lighting. The focus was to inject the living space with an artistic expression, using a smart combination of both white and exuberant colours and carefully curated ambient lighting.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="500" height="750" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/05_p.jpg" alt="the summa" class="wp-image-76749" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/05_p.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/05_p-187x280.jpg 187w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/05_p-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></figure></div>


<p>The highlight of the living area is an impressive oil painting patterned like the ocean that frames the far wall of windows – it spans the length of the ceiling in front of the windows and spreads down one of the adjacent walls, where it serves as the backdrop for a giant TV screen. On the opposite wall, above the sofa constructed on a pedestal, the artwork appears again in a three-panel design. Studded with lamps and paired with the layering of the walls, this extensive canvas lends an out-of-ordinary experience when first stepping into the home.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="512" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/01_p.jpg" alt="Danny Chiu Interior Designs" class="wp-image-76750" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/01_p.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/01_p-420x280.jpg 420w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/01_p-200x133.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>To contrast with and emphasise the mural, two similar yet varying shades of white decorate the communal space – pale white for the walls of the dining area and a grey-white hue to create a cooler ambience in the living area. A seamless row of custom-made fitted cabinets opposite the dining table is edged by vertical lighting, further brightening the dining area for enjoyable meals and family time.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The living area opens onto a small balcony where one can step out to get some air and enjoy the glowing lights from the city’s major landmarks at night. The dining area also has access to its own balcony, with the option to draw close or open the grey velvet curtains that serve as a regal backdrop to the table.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>A narrow hall leads to the more private space of the apartment. At the end is the master suite, while the children’s bedroom and the guest room are opposite one another, with separate bathrooms for each situated side by side further along. In a master stroke to boost the size and storage area of the bedrooms from the original floorplan, the family’s two children enjoy a larger shared space that also allows for privacy. Vibrant colours and playful elements create an inspiring, cheerful environment for creative young minds to grow happily together.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="512" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/18_p.jpg" alt="Danny Chiu Interior Designs" class="wp-image-76752" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/18_p.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/18_p-420x280.jpg 420w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/18_p-200x133.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The reconfiguration enables each child to have their own walk-in closet, their own desk set beside the window and their own sleeping quarters, which is raised above the floor and accessed by separate sets of stairs. The defining feature here is an archshaped installation of bright interwoven fabric that reminds of a tent. Covering the far wall above the window, it not only draws the two halves of the room together but also becomes the dominant element, filling the room with joyful colour and the spirit of adventure.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="512" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/10_p.jpg" alt="home makeover" class="wp-image-76751" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/10_p.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/10_p-420x280.jpg 420w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/10_p-200x133.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The master bedroom is, unconventionally, relatively small, but it serves as a functional yet welcoming space for the couple to enjoy some respite from their busy lives. Its wide bay windows offer a vast view of the Hong Kong cityscape and waterfront. The interior is kept minimal and the palette is more solemn here than elsewhere, though a feature wall exhibiting a similar artwork to that in the living room adds splashes of colour and a restful vibe.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>A true reflection of the personality of its dwellers, this characterful abode abounds with vibrant colours and vivid themes amid expanses of white. Its distinctive features and creative design make it not only an inviting living space for the family but also an intriguing showpiece for guests.</p>


The Ocean Within: A compact abode becomes impactful with a mural that echoes the sea and inventive use of space


<p>The winners of a competition organised by Henderson Land Group (“Henderson Land” or “the Group”) called “Realising Your Imagination Creative Competition” have now been announced and their work will be on display for public viewing from June 3 &#8211; 14.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The competition was designed to encourage communal imagination through creating multimedia artworks with inspiration from the Group’s contributions to the city.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>A total of 17 awards were revealed at the award ceremony held on 31 May, with the participation of professionals from the architectural, design, art, and academic fields.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-1024x603.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-75781" width="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-scaled-200x118.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-scaled-800x471.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-475x280.jpg 475w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-768x452.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/09-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-2-Imagine-Your-Future-2048x1206.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>“The Henderson Land Realising Your Imagination Interactive Exhibition”, a free public interactive exhibition at H Queen’s will showcase the award-winning works and combine the experience of viewing art and collecting NFT souvenirs for the first time.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>Through the fusion of digital art, a 270° immersive experience, Augmented Reality technology, and personalised NFT souvenirs, the 12-day art exhibition features artworks that depict future communities, cityscapes and lifestyles.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>One part of the exhibition called “Immersive Space” offers a 270° immersive experience by taking visitors on a visual journey of the Group’s contributions to the city, such as the developed International Financial Centre complex and ArtLane.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-1024x616.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-75777" width="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-scaled-200x120.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-scaled-800x482.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-465x280.jpg 465w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-768x462.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-1536x924.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Immersive-Space-2048x1232.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>At the “Web 3.0 Creative Space”, visitors will get a chance to create unique NFT souvenirs based on photos or videos of their AR-enabled interactions with winning artworks. The NFT souvenirs will be stored in the visitors’ Henderson Land NFT wallet.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-75778" width="500" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-scaled-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-scaled-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-187x280.jpg 187w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-At-Henderson-Land-Realising-Your-Imagination-Interactive-Exhibition-Zone-4-Web-3.0-Creative-Space-visitors-will-get-a-chance-to-create-unique-NFT-souvenirs-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure></div>


<p>The Champion artwork in the Student category was inspired by the concept of a time capsule, and a group of enthusiastic, dream-pursuing students crafted a story to depict an imaginative future, where their future selves read letters written by themselves in the present, so as to demonstrate how the future of Hong Kong becomes better with urban planning.</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-1024x572.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-75779" width="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-scaled-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-scaled-800x447.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-502x280.jpg 502w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-768x429.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-Letter-from-the-Future-Champion-of-Student-Group-2048x1143.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>The Open Group’s Champion is a digital artist who took inspiration from ArtLane, Henderson Land’s first urban revitalisation project Urban Art in Soho. The awardee uses point cloud, VR and other technologies to conduct a memory exploration experiment for the audience. The artwork combines original music and the sound of waves to express the concept of coexistence between man and nature.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="574" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-1024x574.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-75780" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-scaled-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-scaled-800x448.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-499x280.jpg 499w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-768x431.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Generated-Memories-ArtLane-Champion-of-Open-Group-2048x1148.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Winners were awarded art trips to Europe and/or cash prizes, together with a memorable and unique NFT e-certificate as a token of encouragement.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The public may utilise the AR filter at the exhibition and share their preferred future scenarios with the hashtag #RealisingYourImagination and tag @hendersonlandhk on their personal Instagram accounts. Participants will get a chance to receive a souvenir, while five participants with the most inspirational entries will each be rewarded with Matcha Latte Japan Premium Set from an F&amp;B tenant at H Queen&#8217;s.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>To discover more “Realising Your Imagination” moments, please click <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://brand.hld.com/realising-your-imagination/en" target="_blank">here</a> to visit Henderson Land’s brand website.</p>



<div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<div class="wp-block-group is-layout-constrained"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container">
<p><strong>The Henderson Land Realising Your Imagination Interactive Exhibition</strong></p>



<p><strong>Date: </strong>3 – 14 June 2023</p>



<p><strong>Time: </strong>12 pm – 8 pm</p>



<p><strong>Venue:</strong> 9/F, H Queen&#8217;s, 80 Queen&#8217;s Road Central, Hong Kong</p>



<p><strong>Admission: </strong>Free admission with a chance to create an NFT souvenir (limited availability while stocks last)</p>



<p>Click <a href="https://brand.hld.com/happenings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information. </p>
</div></div>



<p></p>


Winners of “The Henderson Land Realising Your Imagination Creative Competition” Revealed

<p>Scrolling through your Instagram home feed has certainly become a habit for almost everyone because it is certainly a great way of escape from our otherwise (usually hectic) schedule and it is an excellently-entertaining manner of keeping updated on the topics we follow.</p>
<p>If art happens to be one of your interests, then there are a couple of accounts that never fail to post eye-catching artwork that will not only have you admiring it but also have you pondering about its symbolism, story, and more. Perfect for art buyers and enthusiasts alike, these art accounts mimic the appeal of visiting art exhibitions located in different parts of the world from the comfort of your home.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8lrytsbHn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8lrytsbHn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by The Pink Lemonade (@the.pinklemonade)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p><strong>Pink Lemonade</strong> is an artistic account that captures the beauty in the absurd, and what may look bizarre at first look actually turns out to have a layer of meaning or sometimes even multiple purposes. Pink Lemonade perfectly brings its followers those fleeing moments and the incandescent beauty of nature while also highlighting the best contemporary art creations from painters, sculptures and more.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZ7R97INcL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZ7R97INcL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by The Blue Lemonade (@the.bluelemonade)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p>Another account that is quite similar to The Pink Lemonade is <strong>The Blue Lemonade</strong> except it focuses more on sculptures and three-dimensional art pieces. In other words, this art page is more of a curation account for sculptures where people can find a mix of popular and underrated masterpieces and artists. Blue Lemonade keeps its captions short letting the pictures do all the talking.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpukN_kKTFZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpukN_kKTFZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Avant Arte (@avant.arte)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p><strong>Avant Arte</strong> strives to get the younger generation more involved in art and the account does this by featuring artworks that appeal more to gen z but of course, millennials and other generations are going to find the art photos attractive too. Avant Arte has more than two hundred contemporary artists in its database each of whom has created and continues to create iconic artworks that will surely get more people invested in art.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5m-_IrQHL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5m-_IrQHL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Collecteurs (@collecteurs)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p>This art page, <strong>Collecteurs</strong>, believes that art should be accessible to anyone who has an admiration for it. As a result, Collecteurs allows its users to view more than thousands of artistic creations shared by collectors while also sharing their very own collections. Precisely, the website has built a community for art lovers and encourages its fanbase to discuss thought-provoking topics like one of their recent ones “Why can’t colonial museums simply return cultural artefacts?”</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-vgpioItj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-vgpioItj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTORS (@contemporaryartcollectors)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p>As made clear in its name, <strong>Contemporary Art Collectors</strong> cater exclusively to those interested in the contemporary art movement. While showcasing the works of many great artists, the page also simultaneously establishes the impact art has on culture and likewise how art will evolve in the years to come. It also brings attention to other important subjects in the art world like how whether we know it or not, art is an essential part of our daily lives.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpNEOtO3Xc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpNEOtO3Xc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Artnet (@artnet)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p>Want to admire art while also catching up with the latest happenings in the industry? <strong>Artnet</strong> is an unhinged source for it because the page does an excellent job of keeping its fans informed of important art-related matters from every corner of the world. Additionally, Artnet also helps people get a crystal clear understanding of different pieces of art through their commentary and explanatory essays written by experts.</p>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrTCTBpvS-N/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">&nbsp;</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrTCTBpvS-N/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Artsy (@artsy)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>
<p><strong>Artsy</strong> is primarily for art buyers and it boasts countless artworks by skilful artists from different parts of the world. In addition to being a haven for regular art buyers, it is also perfect for people who have a newfound interest in art. Each painting or sculpture is accompanied by a description of the work and its source exhibition letting art enthusiasts make an informed choice while purchasing the work.</p>


The Most Artistic Instagram Pages To Make Your Home Feed More Aesthetically Appealing

<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Matters of the Art - Amid the ever-changing world of art, Adeline Ooi has stayed true to her heart" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z53687h6VVw" width="720" height="404" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>How does one represent the Asian art scene? According to Adeline Ooi, Director Asia of Art Basel, it has come a long way, but there’s still a long line to take. “The art scene is ever evolving, so it’s really hard to claim that this is it, we’ve made it,” she says. “But we celebrate each win and I think over the past 10 years, some of the most rewarding aspects of it is watching the art sector grow not only in Hong Kong but across Asia as well.”</p>
<p>With just six weeks before the official opening of Art Basel in Hong Kong [held from 23-25 March], Ooi takes a break in mid-February to talk about matters of the art and of the heart. Arriving in casual clothes and sneakers, it is evident that she does things by her own rules, bringing and selecting clothes from her own wardrobe for the photo shoot. “No heels for me, please,” she advises the production team.</p>
<p><figure id="attachment_70725" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70725" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70725 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ACK7122_p_rgb-1-e1680755953817.jpg" alt="Adeline Ooi" width="500" height="562"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70725" class="wp-caption-text">Cetina pinstriped woven vest and nata pinstriped woven wideleg pants by LOULOU STUDIO (courtesy of Net-A-Porter)</figcaption></figure></p>
<p>Of Malaysian descent and raised by parents who worked in the plantation industry, Ooi confesses that her love for art was more slow-burn than an immediate fiery passion. Growing up in rural Malaysia, she wasn’t particular about what she wanted to be – as long as she didn’t end up in a 9-to-5 job. “Gosh, I wanted to be a flight attendant, because as a kid I thought that’s the only way that I’ll get to fly everywhere,” she says with a smile. It was only in her teenage years that she decided to study fine arts at Central Saint Martins in London and ultimately returned to Asia to pursue an art-centric career. Staying true to herself is an Ooi ethos. Although her parents first disagreed with her decision to build a career in the arts, she persisted, working at Valentine Willie Fine Art and co-founding the RogueArt cultural agency in Kuala Lumpur.</p>
<p><figure id="attachment_70726" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70726" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70726 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ACK7187_p_rgb-e1680756156788.jpg" alt="Adeline Ooi" width="500" height="639"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70726" class="wp-caption-text">Heels by Giuseppe Zanotti</figcaption></figure></p>
<p>She was appointed as Director Asia for Art Basel on Boxing Day 2014. “Was it like a Christmas gift? I can’t really tell because it meant landing with my skates on. It was both scary and exhilarating,” she says.</p>
<p>For her, in hindsight, a media interview with someone from the art sector was not necessarily imaginable during the late ‘90s, and a sit-down one-on-one chat is already a big indication that the Asian art scene is progressing. She says: “This interview is already a big feat. I remember in my 20s, a job in the art world means you have to be willing to do it with hardly any or very little pay and everything was in DIY set-up. There were just fewer opportunities for us Asians in general.”</p>
<p><figure id="attachment_70728" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70728" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70728 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ACK7197_rgb-e1680763874997.jpg" alt="Adeline Ooi" width="500" height="625"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70728" class="wp-caption-text">Heels by Giuseppe Zanotti</figcaption></figure></p>
<p><strong>Art imitates Life</strong></p>
<p>It is often said that life imitates art, but for Ooi, it works the other way around. “Art may not be for everyone, so it’s really hard to say that our lives are the main inspiration of art,” she says. “I think that is something that we all need to understand. More than anything, I believe that art really documents the human story.”</p>
<p>Looking at the etymology of curating, it is hard to imagine how it ever became the profession that it is now. It was only in the later years of the 20th century that the term curator was applied to exhibition makers, eventually becoming the title for some of the art world’s big players – Ooi now among them. Now in a globalised digital age, she is redefining her own profession as it evolves once again and how art fits within today’s creative scene. “I personally don’t believe in the notion that collecting art has to relate to a great investment. Sometimes we love something, but we don’t necessarily have to own it. The best way to experience art is in the chance encounters at a museum.”</p>
<p><em>(Interview by: Joseff Musa, Photographer: Jack Law, Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma,</em><br />
<em>Videographer: Jack Fontanilla, Hair &amp; Makeup: Heti Tsang and Venue: M+)</em></p>
<p><em>Read the full interview in the April 2023 issue (pg: 100). Available on the Gafencu app on&nbsp;Android&nbsp;and&nbsp;Apple.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>


Matters of the Art – Amid the ever-changing world of art, Adeline Ooi has stayed true to her heart

<p>A piece of painting, an automobile or anything that has an interesting story and history to it always becomes a priced possession and dominates in the auction world. To add to it, if the bidding item is completed with great craftsmanship, it is always bought for millions.</p>
<p><strong>Passionate CLINCH</strong></p>
<p>Woman sculptor inspired by ancient poem</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70712 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Claudel1_p-e1680746759358.jpg" alt="great craftsmanship" width="500" height="603"></p>
<p>Camille Claudel’s L’Abandon sold for £831,600 (about US$1.01 million) at a Christie’s sale of Impressionist and Modern Art in London, beating out two sculptures by Auguste Rodin, briefly her collaborator and lover, for the auction top spot. Cast in bronze by Eugène Blot in 1905, the work is hailed as the French figurative sculptor’s breakthrough. Born in Fère-en-Tardenois, a rural village between Paris and Reims, Claudel’s mother told her any desires to become an artist were ‘unladylike’. Her father, however, presented some of her early work to a neighbour: the sculptor Alfred Boucher. Impressed, he became the girl’s mentor, and following his advice, the family moved to Paris in 1881. Claudel enrolled at the Académie Colarossi – a progressive art school that admitted women. In 1886, she began working on L’Abandon, a sculpture of an embracing couple inspired by the ancient Sanskrit poem Sakuntala. Exhibited in plaster at the 1888 Salon des Artistes Français, it won an honourable mention. The critic André Michel praised its “profound feeling of tenderness both chaste and passionate, an impression of quivering, of restrained ardour”</p>
<p><strong>Top table</strong></p>
<p>Italian dining furniture attracts huge bid</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70713 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/table101_p-e1680746841331.jpg" alt="great craftsmanship" width="500" height="621"></p>
<p>A magnificent Italian ormolu, white marble and semi-precious hardstone-inlaid centre table went for a healthy US$1.5 million at the widely-anticipated auction of Modern Medici: Masterpieces from a New York Collection held by Christie’s. One of the sale’s shining highlights, this bejewelled piece of furniture is a prime example of early 19th-century Italian craftsmanship – an elegantly sculptured base expertly rendered in gilt bronze with a rich combination of chased and burnished surfaces, paired with a marble top inlaid with glorious coloured stones. The latter, circa 1800-1810, is the handiwork of Roman mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. Assessing the appeal of this rare lot, William Strafford, Christie’s Deputy Chairman, European Furniture and Decorative Arts, said: “The spectacular table is a fine embodiment of the art of pietra dura and sculptural gilt-bronzes. Its eye-catching top is inset throughout with rare samples of semi-precious hardstones, an attribute that saw the table hugely admired during an exhibition dedicated to this exquisite collection. We were thrilled that it was one of two lots that fetched the highest prices of the sale, selling for US$1.5 million to an anonymous buyer.</p>
<p><strong>Church Record</strong></p>
<p>Happy ending for looted Kandinsky</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70714 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kandinsky_L-002-e1680746909771.jpg" alt="great craftsmanship" width="768" height="701"></p>
<p>A bid of US$44.9 million at a recent Sotheby’s sale scooped up a masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky, representing a new auction record for the artist. The painting, Murnau mit Kirche II (Murnau with Church II), originates from 1920 and encapsulates the beginnings of the revolutionary abstract language that would underpin the rest of Kandinsky’s career. The work was recently returned to the descendants of its rightful owners, the Berlin art collectors Siegbert and Johanna Margarethe Stern; Johanna died at Auschwitz in 1944. Auction proceeds are to be shared between the 13 surviving Stern heirs and used to fund further research into the fate of their family collection. Lucian Simmons, Vice Chairman and Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Restitution said: “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the conference, held in Washington, D.C., that first established the ground rules for the restitution of artworks looted by the Nazis during the Second World War. Since then, Sotheby’s Restitution Department has worked with many heirs and families to reunite them with their stolen property and, at the same time, to help re-tell their stories and celebrate their lives.”</p>
<p><strong>Bugatti blast</strong></p>
<p>Frenzied bidding for last-of-its-kind supercar</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70715 size-full" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07-BUGATTI_Chiron-Profilee_auction_p1-e1680746965181.jpg" alt="great craftsmanship" width="768" height="512"></p>
<p>A Bugatti Chiron Profilée, the last W16-powered car available from the famed French automotive atelier, has gone for nearly 9.8 million euros (about US$10.7 million), making it the most valuable new car ever sold at auction. It was the last possible opportunity to buy a new Bugatti powered by the legendary W16 engine – the only 16-cylinder engine in the world to be used in a car. With such an important piece of Bugatti history at stake, bidding was fierce. Marcus Görig, Car Specialist at RM Sotheby’s, said: “It was an honour for us to host this very special lot in collaboration with Bugatti. The sale of the Chiron Profilée was one of the most anticipated moments of the whole auction. With enormous global interest in the car, the Profilée attracted considerable attention at the auction among bidders and curious viewers who had visited to have a glimpse of this unique car.” Designed as a more radical version of the Chiron Sport, the Profilée took its name from one of Jean Bugatti’s first creations – a specific Type 46 model known as Surprofilée, with a sleeker silhouette and an elegant sweeping tail.</p>
<h5>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gafencushop.com/auction-bids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Applauding Creations From Different Centuries – Auction Bids to Note</a></h5>


Highly-valued Craftsmanships – The Latest Top Bids in the Auction World

<p>As the name suggests, ink art is artwork that is drawn and painted using ink. Ink artists usually use dip pens or reservoir pens for their paintings. It is an art form with a rich history, and while it has gone through so many changes and does not fit a specific mould, it does hold on to a tinge of traditional influence.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70467 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-2-e1679889917568.jpeg" alt="ink art" width="500" height="706" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-2-e1679889917568.jpeg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-2-e1679889917568-200x282.jpeg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<p>Turning your attention to its history and evolution, ink art is easily one of the oldest art forms, dating back to the Tang Dynasty [618 &#8211; 907AD] and the term was first coined by Chinese musician Wang Wei.</p>
<p>Centuries later, precisely in the 20th century, the rise of Western art made it essential for Chinese art to be preserved. It also sparked the Eastern vs. Western art conversations and other movements.</p>
<p>One such was the Hong Kong New Ink Painting Movement which was started by Lui Shou-Kwan in the 1960s. The movement saw ways to develop ink art by borrowing from its history and combining it with the things that artists learned from nature. Perfectly depicting this is Lui’s series of paintings called the Zen paintings which represented Chinese philosophy while also bringing some focus to Western ideologies.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70466 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-1-e1679889956335.jpeg" alt="ink art" width="768" height="343" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-1-e1679889956335.jpeg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-1-e1679889956335-200x89.jpeg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-1-e1679889956335-600x268.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>Another prominent figure in the evolution of ink art is Taiwan’s Liu Guosong. He proposed that artists should give importance to traditional concepts and exude it in their work rather than being completely influenced by Western ones. He did believe that there should be a certain amount of western influence, and this was Liu’s way of modernising traditional Chinese ink art.</p>
<p>In his efforts to develop ink art, Liu introduced concepts such as ‘The Life of a Revolutionary Pen’.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70468 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-e1679889997170.jpeg" alt="ink art" width="500" height="777" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-e1679889997170.jpeg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-27-at-11.58.53-e1679889997170-200x311.jpeg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<p>Then, following the Cultural Revolution in Mainland China, Western art started entering the country and began strongly impacting the country’s art scene. This started the &#8217;85-New Movement that focused on bringing prominence to ink art. During this time, Liu Guosong’s artwork was widely displayed in galleries.</p>
<p>After going through centuries of evolution, now in the 21st century, ink art has broken away from many confinements and has taken many forms including sculptors, digital art, videos, and more. Some contemporary ink artists to note are Nakatani Suisen, Zhang Xiaoli, Nan Qi, Lee Chu-Yi, and Tseng Chien-Ying.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/art-central-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Best of Art Central 2023 – The Most Iconic Artwork on Display</a></p>


Tag: art