【Hong Kong Arts Centre】December Annual Flagship Exhibition Unseen Existence: Dialogues with the Environment in Contemporary Art
【Hong Kong Arts Centre】presents its 6th annual flagship exhibition Unseen Existence: Dialogues with the Environment in Contemporary Art. The exhibition is divided into four subsidiary themes on “energy”, “ruin”, “caring” and “finding”. It aims to address the issue of our connection with nature, and to redirect our attention and care to these phenomena of nature that we so often take for granted.
Following the success of the previous exhibitions, Taiwanese art curator Rudy Tseng will curate the exhibition, showcasing the works of twelve international artists/art group including Nadim Abbas (Hong Kong), Allora (US) & Calzadilla (Cuba), Ang Song Ming (Singapore), Araki Nobuyoshi (Japan), Masaya Chiba (Japan), Jiang Zhi (China), Maya Kramer (US), Boris Mikhailov (Ukraine), Yuko Mohri (Japan), Sutthirat Supaparinya (Thailand), Wang Fu-jui (Taiwan) and Yao Jui-chung (Taiwan).
The opening ceremony was successfully held this evening (11 December 2014). Officiating guests included Ms Michelle Li Mei-sheung, JP, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Mr Michael Lynch, CBE, AM, Chief Executive Officer, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Mr Teddy Kwong, Managing Director, Business Head, North Asia Global Private Banking HSBC Private Bank, Ms Cissy Pao Pui-lai, BBS, Honorary President and Chairman, Arts Programme Committee, Hong Kong Arts Centre and Mr Nelson Leong, Chairman, Board of Governors, Hong Kong Arts Centre. The exhibition takes place from now on till 15 January 2015 at the Pao Galleries and Jockey Club Atrium. Free admission.
Exhibition Information
Unseen Existence: Dialogues with the Environment in Contemporary Art
Guest curator: Rudy Tseng (Taiwan)
Featured Artists: Nadim Abbas (Hong Kong), Allora (US) & Calzadilla (Cuba), Ang Song Ming (Singapore),Araki Nobuyoshi (Japan), Masaya Chiba (Japan), Jiang Zhi (China), Maya Kramer (US), Boris Mikhailov (Ukraine), Yuko Mohri (Japan), Sutthirat Supaparinya (Thailand), Wang Fu-jui (Taiwan) and Yao Jui-chung (Taiwan).
Venue: Pao Galleries and Jockey Club Atrium, Hong Kong Arts Centre
“Art Available to All” School Tour Sponsor: The FRIENDS of the Hong Kong Arts Centre
Accommodation Sponsor: COMO COMO Serviced Apartments Individual Artwork Sponsor: Asia One Communications Group, Mr. Nelson Leong, National Arts Council of Singapore, U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong and Macau
To further enrich the exhibition, an exhibition talk, Silent Walk hosted by artist Ang Song Ming and school tours for senior secondary school students by the HKAC’s “Art Available to All” education programme are also available.
Media Enquiries:
【Hong Kong Arts Centre】 Annie Ho (Marketing & Development Director) Tel: 2824 5306 / 9481 8706 E-mail: aho@hkac.org.hk
【Hong Kong Arts Centre】 Francesca Chan (Marketing & Development Officer) Tel: 2582 0215/ 6701 2296 E-mail: fchan@hkac.org.hk
