Artsy types, you’re going to want to bookmark this guide if you’re travelling to Hong Kong this March and April: here’s where to catch all our Arts Month faves...
Flying to Hong Kong anytime soon? Well, you’re in luck if you’re an art lover or a culture vulture, because Arts Month is happening right now, and there’s heaps to see and do everywhere you look. With our guide, you can set out to discover Hong Kong like a local as you make your way through quaint neighbourhoods and iconic galleries to experience the crème de la crème of the city’s arts scene. With some happenings spilling over into April 2018, here are some great things you can look forward to:
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Till 24 March 2018
Well into its 46th year, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is set as the exciting main event to kick-off Hong Kong Arts Month. Taking place till 24 March, HKAF features over 1,700 international and local artists starring in 130 performances. Before the festival ends, you can still catch the Alexei Ratmansky-choreographed production ‘Whipped Cream’ by the American Ballet Theatre, and the colourful Hong Kong Jockey Club Contemporary Dance Series.
South Island Art Day
29 March 2018
If gallery-hopping sounds like your cup of tea, make your way to the Wong Chuk Hang area. The South Island district (which includes Wong Chuk Hang) is an upcoming arts and culture hotspot in Hong Kong. Make it a point to be there for South Island Art Day on 29 March, where 17 art galleries and studios in the South Island Cultural District will play host to a myriad of exhibitions and performances. Free guided tours are available.
Art Basel
29 to 31 March 2018
Big on art fairs? Hit up Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing 248 leading galleries from 32 countries and territories, Art Basel is your chance to dive into contemporary artworks by a mix of established and up-and-coming artists from the world over. Things also promise to get pretty experimental this year, with some names using techniques like virtual reality to create their masterpieces.
Fotan Open Studios
31 March 2018
Like going off the beaten path? Then head to Fo Tan. Blooming alongside industrial buildings in the New Territories, Fo Tan is hot on the heels of the South Island District as a developing arts hub. Here you’ll find everything from gorgeous pottery to Chinese calligraphy, and on 31 March, you can check out Fotan Open Studios to meet and greet local artists, hear their stories, and be inspired by them.
Arts Central Hong Kong
27 March to 1 April 2018
Another not-to-be-missed highlight is Arts Central Hong Kong, With the official launch happening on 26 March, the event is set to take place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. A total of 30 galleries will be participating for the first time, and all in all, there will be more than 100 international galleries present, making this Art Central Hong Kong’s biggest edition ever! That aside, the week-long programme includes cool installations, fascinating performances, and panel discussions guaranteed to pique your curiosity.
Harbour Arts Sculpture Park 2018
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Harbour Arts Sculpture Park
Till 11 April 2018
Pop by the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park to take in the sculptures at the Victoria Harbourfront. This free event at the Central and Western District Promenade puts impressive works of art by more than 18 prominent contemporary artists in the spotlight, including Yayoi Kusuma, Tracey Emin, and Jenny Holzer.
HK Urban Canvas
Till 15 April 2018
Organised by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, HK Urban Canvas is a community art initiative that’s brought together local makers and students to create 10 shutter artworks. Do a walking tour of heritage-rich precinct Sham Shui Po and you’ll be treated to a visual feast that tells stories of local shops in the neighbourhood. Tours are ongoing from now till mid-April, and you can follow HK Urban Canvas on Facebook for details.
With all this going on during Arts Month, you might want to extend your stay in Hong Kong… this isn’t your average visit!
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This article is sponsored by Hong Kong Tourism Board.