Tag: exhibition

Art Central

Art Central
Date: 19-23 May, 2021
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: Free with registration
More info:
Wednesday 19 May: Preview
Thursday 20 May: 2-4 pm / 4-6 pm / 6-8 pm
Friday 21 May: 2-4 pm / 4-6 pm / 6-8 pm
Saturday 22 May: 11 am-1 pm / 1-3 pm / 3-5 pm / 5-7 pm
Sunday 23 May: 11 am-1 pm / 1-3 pm / 3-6 pm

Entertainment Expo

Entertainment Expo comprises a series of events, including the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), ifva Festival, Digital Entertainment Summit, and the Entertainment Asia Forum.

Entertainment Expo
Date: 15 March – 12 April, 2021
Venue: various
Tickets: tbc

Art Basel Postponed from March to May 2021

Art Basel today postponed its Hong Kong fair, which was scheduled to take place in March 2021, to May 2021 in response to the ongoing impact of the Wuhan virus pandemic and related travel restrictions.

Adeline Ooi, Director Asia, Art Basel said: “We believe shifting the fair to May is the right decision given the current development of the pandemic and its impact on international travel restrictions. By taking the decision early, our aim is to support our galleries in advance planning for their 2021 programs. We very much look forward to hosting our show in May next year and to welcoming gallerists, collectors, and art lovers back to Hong Kong at that time.”

The 2021 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 21-23 May, 2021, with preview days on 19-20 May.

Art Basel
Date: 21-23 May, 2021
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: tbc

Botticelli and His Times

Botticelli and His Times – Masterworks from the Uffizi
Date: 23 October, 2020 – 3 March, 2021
Venue: Hong Kong Museum of Art, The Special Gallery
Tickets: $30, $21, $15
More info:
A cultural movement that grew out of Florence, the Renaissance was a period in history when people rediscovered and developed a renewed interest in the classic Greek and Roman cultures. Humanist ideas were embraced in various fields such as philosophy, art and scientific research, with a focus on humanity, exploration and the discovery of truth.

Through the display of over 40 precious works from The Uffizi Galleries and another institution, this exhibition presents the humanist ideals pursued by artists at the time, as reflected in their portraits and religious paintings. Drawing attention to the paintings by Sandro Botticelli, the juxtaposition of other masters of the time such as Filippo Lippi, further reveals the relationships between artists and patrons, which also run parallel with the pivotal role of the Medici family and the literati group in the emergence of a new era in history.

Book Fair – Cancelled

Hong Kong Book Fair – Cancelled
Date: 16-22 December 2020
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $25
More info:
16-17 December 2020 (Wed-Thur) – 10am-10pm
17-18 December 2020 (Fri-Sat) – 10am-midnight
20-21 December 2020 (Sun-Mon) – 10am-8pm
22 December 2020 (Tue) – 9am-5pm

Book Fair Health Risks

The Hong Kong Book Fair is by far the SAR’s largest exhibition with over a million visitors attending last year looking for a bargain or three amongst the plethora of books on sale.

This year’s fair is the first ‘big’ public event in the city post Wuhan virus, and quite simply the HKTDC seem more interested in money than the safety of HongKongers attending the event.

The hygiene and social distancing measures leave a lot to be desired and there are apparently no limits on visitor numbers at the fair. A perfect super virus incubator… with no way to track or trace those who come into contact with an infected person.

The “Reading the World • Inspiring the Mind and Refreshing the Soul” themed fair offers a bit of everything from the casual reader looking for a summer/virus page-turner to the parent looking to drag their child away from a screen. Prices are cheap, and there will be lots of special items and box sets.

The new National Security Law will cause problems for sellers, at least one publisher has already decided not to sell some books at the fair. And you can surely expect a high profile smackdown during the fair of a publisher selling books some insecure twat in Beijing finds too truthful for his liking.

We at bc love the Book Fair, but this year our advice is to stay at home the health risks just aren’t worth it.

Hong Kong Book Fair
Date: 15-21 July 2020
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $25
More info:
15-16 July 2020 (Wed-Thur) – 10am-10pm
17-18 July 2020 (Fri-Sat) – 10am-midnight
19-20 July 2020 (Sun-Mon) – 10am-8pm
21 July 2020 (Tue) – 9am-5pm

photos: hkbookfair