For those of you who missed the live illustration at Racks last month, here’s a short video of Pat Lee at work. The time-lapse video was directed and edited by Racks regular Michele Orlando.

Speaking of videos, Racks was also the site of a music video shoot for acclaimed American born Chinese rapper Jin. The freestyle legend has been spotted around town recently. Continue here for the video! (more…)

Kapok, the quirky boutique that carries everything from Kitsune music and candles to Japanese art books, has hosted a steady stream of art and cultural events since its inception in 2006. Tucked away on sleepy Dragon Road in Tin Hau (close to Victoria Park,) it’s relocating to St. Francis Yard near Star Street after July. But before they move to their new digs, they’re having one final exhibit. (more…)

At 9pm this Sunday, comic artist Pat Lee will be drawing a piece at Racks billiards club. The last time Pat Lee did a live painting there was a major turnout - even in the rain! That location is now the current home of the new Diesel flagship store on Queens Road.

Have a look at photos from that painting event here. Interested in seeing a time-lapsed video of his last live event? (more…)

You think it’s something cute and furry? Well, you thought wrong! Simply put, a Pecha Kucha night is a gathering where creative professionals present their work in a casual environment, following a specific, concise, presentation form. The system was hatched in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham for young designers to discuss their work without getting bogged down or boring the audience. The rigid format allows for only twenty slides, each with a time limit of twenty seconds. This gives the speaker roughly six minutes and forty seconds to get their points across. O.K., so what does ‘pecha kucha’ actually mean? (more…)

Last week brought a new landmark to Hong Kong’s art scene. The Hong Kong International Art Fair was held for the first time, confirming the explosion of interest in art in the city. Judging by the turnout, the Art Fair’s debut was a major success. (more…)

Swedish artist Anna Fredriksson will be painting at a new streetwear store named LOADING in Tsim Sha Tsui on Saturday night. Among other accomplishments, Anna has had her artwork sold on t-shirts at H&M. The event takes place from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. (more…)

It used to be that international-level events in this town were few and far between. Years ago you would wait for months just for something to take place. And when it finally arrived, often the draw would be a famous name on the decline, not someone at the top of their game. Hong Kong just wasn’t on the map for international talent. But that’s simply no longer the case. What’s behind the city’s turnaround? (more…)

This Brutal House, Simon Birch’s latest exhibition launched on April 18th. The show is a major undertaking for the Hong Kong based artist. The opening night featured a mixture of new paintings, videos, installations and even performance art! The show was exhibited simultaneously in three spaces operated by the Chancery Lane Gallery. The majority of works are located in Chai Wan at the brand new Chancery Lane Art Projects.

After first checking out the Soho branch, which contains several important paintings, I headed out to Chai Wan. The gallery runs two separate spaces on the sixth floor of a former factory building. Arriving inside it felt as though we are entering a brand new era for Hong Kong art. (more…)

Wednesday night was the opening of Love Art, a collection of contemporary works being shown until April 28th at the Hong Kong Arts Centre in Wanchai. Headlining the exhibition was artwork by Banksy, a newcomer who has become increasingly hot at auctions and started to attract celebrity collectors such as Angelina Jolie. His works have a broad appeal due to a combination of witty messages, novel delivery, street credibility and the legendary antics involved in creating his guerrilla art. (more…)

Friday night, April 18th, artist Simon Birch christens the newly expanded Chancery Lane Annex in Chai Wan with a solo exhibition. Simon, one of Hong Kong’s foremost contemporary painters, is in the midst of putting together several major international shows. This is a chance to catch up with his latest work before he’s off again to another part of the world. What to expect? Read on for details about the exhibition, getting to the show and the after-party! (more…)