Art March
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Every year in March, we welcome the highly anticipated Hong Kong Arts Month. In this grand art event, the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) will play its role as a contemporary art promoter by presenting a series of delicately curated art programmes to the public, encouraging everyone to explore the infinite possibilities of art.
The 29th ifva Festival: Showcasing the Unique Aesthetics of Asian Creative Talents
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Founded by HKAC in 1995, ifva has provided a professional platform for Hong Kong and Asian creative talents to exchange and promote their works. The annual competition, art festival, and extended programmes have helped ifva establish itself as Asia's pioneering force in short film, animation, and media arts. This year marks the 29th edition of the ifva Festival, which will be held from 24 February to 17 March. HKAC will present a series of screenings, exhibitions, and sharing sessions featuring outstanding works from different Asian countries and regions. How do the new generation of creators explore the possibilities of media and express their unique creativity and aesthetics? This festival will broaden the audience's understanding of moving images, providing an eye-opening experience for everyone.
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CREATORS FOR TOMORROW Group Exhibition: Witnessing the Growth of New Generation Artists
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In 2020, HKAC launched the CREATORS FOR TOMORROW Scheme to provide practical experiences through programme planning, creation, and execution. Since then, it has successfully assisted numerous artists in launching their professional careers, infusing new energy into the art scene. While the awardees of the current round are actualising their art projects, HKAC will collaborate with the past awardees to hold a group exhibition titled "To Morrow and Beyond" at the Pao's Galleries from 15 to 31 March. This exhibition aims to enhance the exposure of these local artists and foster knowledge exchange among the participants. By visiting this meaningful exhibition, audiences will grasp the latest trends in art and witness the remarkable growth of emerging talents in the art scene. Venue: Pao Galleries, 5/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Date: 15–31 March 2024
Time: 10am-6pm
Price: Free admission
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Art Basel Cultural Partner: Showcasing HKAC’s Achievements to the World |
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Art Basel is a renowned international art fair that gathers galleries and art institutions worldwide. As the cultural partner of the art fair since its debut in Hong Kong in 2013, HKAC will also participate in it this year. During the exhibition period from 28 to 30 March, HKAC and its educational arm, the Hong Kong Art School, will showcase their achievements in art promotion and education at the booth, aiming to spread the vision of "Art for Passion, Art for Life, Art for All" to local and international visitors. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a virtual art exhibition by the Hong Kong Art School with VR headsets, allowing them to appreciate the fascinating artworks while reflecting on the evolving impact of technology on art presentation. Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Date: 28–30 March 2024
Time:
2pm–8pm, 28 March
2pm–8pm, 29 March 1pm–7pm, 30 March |
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Hong Kong Arts Centre Open House: An Art Journey Full of Surprises
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To infuse art into everyday life, HKAC organises the Open House each year, where people can indulge in the pleasure of interdisciplinary performances, visual, music, and film arts. This year, the signature event, themed "Imagining Life, Appreciating Art," will take place on 30 March at the HKAC building. In collaboration with various arts and cultural organisations, HKAC will present a series of exhibitions, performances, film screenings, workshops, and experiential activities. Examples include the Yuen Tai Yung Movie Poster Exhibition by HKAC, the "Culture Masseur- Art x Internet Literature: Goddess” performance co-presented by Reframe Theatre and HKAC, the "The Doctor" performance by the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, and the "Kai Schiemenz –Clear Heights" exhibition co-presented by the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong and Eigen&Art. In this one-day event, we hope to provide visitors with a rich and diverse artistic journey, marking a fulfilling conclusion to Arts Month.
As a diverse arts and creative institution, the Hong Kong Arts Centre will present a colourful art feast in the bustling Arts Month; please stay tuned. In this vibrant spring, let us discover the endless possibilities of art and show more support to the creators, allowing the art scene to continue to shine brightly in the future.
Venue: Hong Kong Arts Centre
Date: 30 March 2024
Time: 10am-11pm
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