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…ent numbered close to eight hundred people. Curious what it looked like on the dancefloor? Check out the videos! The Diesel party was a major success. Congratulations to Fed for putting it all together! The view from the outdoor patio area on the second floor included The Center (a building that changes color,) and the new Four Seasons Hotel. [photopress:DieselPartyHKbalcony.jpg,full,pp_image] Another shot of the packed dance floor from the second…
…3:00pm : Warm up 3:00pm – 4:30pm : (15 Years Old or Under Group) First and Second Run 4:30pm – 5:00pm : Dickies Hip Hop Dance Performance 5:00pm – 6:30pm : (Open Group) First and Second Run 6:30pm – 7:30pm : Best Trick 7:30pm – 8:00pm : Prize Presentation PRIZES ***Open Group*** Winner: Trophy + $10,000 cash + 12 sets of Dickies apparel + 2 pairs of Vans shoes + 1 complete skateboard 1st Runner Up: Trophy + $3,000 cash + 6 sets of Dickies apparel…
…ut. I didn’t fully understand it, but it left me wanting to know more. The second preview was hardcore! It was for the new Donnie Yen film about true-life martial arts legend and Bruce Lee mentor Ip Man. Holy cow, just thinking about it now makes me want to beat someone up! (or at least practice a few moves on the wooden dummy!) [photopress:Donnie_Yen_Ip_Man_movie.jpg,full,pp_image] The film seems to be along the same lines as Jet Li’s Fist of Leg…
…t time was a single slice that was reheated and consumed in the place. The second time we ordered a whole pie. Experience wise, the staff was slow to take our order, which is a feat, considering that you simply order at the counter. Although not crowded, it took much longer than necessary. (The collateral damage of Hong Kong’s high rent is that restaurants often can’t afford to attract good people. It’s one of the factors that drags down the overa…
…evel includes a dance floor, circular booths, a small stage for dancers, a secondary room, and a VIP area next to the d.j.. The space is a good size – not a mega-club, which would always require a large crowd, but big enough that it won’t get packed right away. The main room has several slightly elevated booths that give off a sense of privacy and create a party-within-a-party vibe. [photopress:Cubic_nightclub_Macau_karao.jpg,full,pp_image] The cl…
…_Plaza_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] Central Plaza, which used to be Hong Kong’s second tallest building, towers over its neighbors in Wanchai. [photopress:Central_plaza_Hong_Kong_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The triangle at the very top of the building (below the antenna) is The Apex. [photopress:Apex_Central_Plaza_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] The YSL event got off to a good start with a group of vocalists singing acapella. It’s refreshing to hear something diff…
…ts for sale, doesn’t make it any less relevant than something hanging in a gallery. This is why Murakami takes a hint from popular Japanese manga and embraces its characters and stylistics. He recognizes it as art that is relevant to modern people. Carrie Chau’s Indigo Child show is impressive in scale. [photopress:Carrie_Chau_art_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Times_Square_Hong_Kong_shop.jpg,full,pp_image] Not only are there super-sized…
…g Kong? H is for Hong Kong is also bilingual! Today, Wednesday, December third, there is an opening of Elizabeth Briel’s artwork titled “Enduring Hong Kong” from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Karin Weber Gallery, G/F 20 Aberdeen Street, just off Hollywood Road in Central. For a look at some of the images and information about her artistic process, please go here….
…spans hundreds of thousands of square feet. The exhibit is equal parts art gallery and experience, with multiple rooms and mediums that you simply couldn’t stage in a land-scarce city like Hong Kong. Over the past decade, Los Angeles has been coming into its own as an art capital due to ambitious new museums, a large local talent pool, and a growing number of artists immigrating to the city. Attending The 14th Factory, exhibition-goers will be gre…
…tives of the show, and in some cases, even seemed to de-value the art. The gallery’s execution in many cases, was not ideal. The exhibition worked by having participants rent rooms on three floors of the hotel to present their art. It’s actually an interesting concept, and a smart way of creating a scalable show. However, in many of the rooms, the featured artwork was haphazardly propped up against chairs, strewn across the top of beds, piled up o…
From March 19th to April 2nd, Hong Kong’s Apostrophe Gallery is hosting a show titled Draw Your Heart Out showcasing three foreign street artists. The featured artists include Doodles from the U.S., Geometric Bang from Italy, and Mathias Malling Mortensen from Denmark. An opening night event will be held at Racks MDB on Thursday, March 19th, at 6pm. Draw Your Heart Out March 19th, 6pm Racks MDB 7/F, 2-8 Wellington Street (corner of Wyndham and W…
…t’s entertainment. They d.j.ed in a large outdoor courtyard in between the gallery buildings. [photopress:Courtyard_Cattle_Depot.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:DJ_EL_Kabong_Drafus.jpg,full,pp_image] These guys are used to d.j.ing late night sets that reach their peak at 4 am, with people hanging off of the ceiling, so this event could have been described as relatively mellow! That said, the make-shift dance floor was hopping towards the end of the…
…young designer in person. A section of Lane Crawford was converted into a gallery space just for the occasion. [photopress:Phillip_Lim_dress_bag_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Still images hung on the walls and video highlights played in the background as the filmmakers and designer mingled with the crowd. [photopress:Victoria_Tang_Phillip_Lim_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Victoria Tang with her entry in the 4X3.1 project In the 4X3.1 series, each f…
…o be a video room as well. The exact street address of the show is: Pacific House, 20 Queens Road, Central. Starting Friday, October 12th, the gallery is open every day from 11 am – 8 pm except Mondays….
…for the evening will be: Joey O and Mike Magik. Destructive Steps Hong Kong – B-Boy Battle Saturday, February 15th, 2014 From 4pm til late XXX Gallery 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong…
…t since it has dozens of actual pieces fitted on mannequins throughout the gallery. [photopress:Vivienne_Westwood_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Walking around is a journey through time, not only in Vivienne Westwood’s career, but also in understanding the older concepts she adopted and modernized, creating something new. Her reinvention of corsets is a notable example of this. The short video clips and booklets do an excellent job of providing insi…
…edition is sub-titled “Hail Heritage” and makes use of quintessential Hong Kong locations. Also on display are photos from the London, New York, Paris and Munich shows. Where’s it being held? The location of the exhibit is sleepy Sai Ying Pun, way out on the far West side of Hong Kong Island. The gallery is part of the Conservancy Centre for Heritage. Note that the exhibition closes at 6pm daily. Reebok Global Freestyle Stylist Series – Hong Kong…
…s. (The Chapman Brothers had an exceptional show at Hong Kong’s White Cube Gallery several years ago.) The elaborate, hand-drawn illustrations that grace the new collection resemble early maps and capture the mystique of creatures imagined centuries ago. The illustrations also work with the brand’s DNA – they reflect Louis Vuitton’s origins as a travel outfitter for expeditions to exotic locations. The designs feature fantastic beasts including st…
…le and it should be interesting to see what he does with the space. Have a look at some of his outdoor paintings here. To view previous Six Keyz exhibitions, click here. The Six Keyz gallery is located in Chai Wan Industrial City, Phase 1, Unit 603, 60 Wing Tai Road, Chai Wan. The opening party will go from 7 pm til late!…
…] I’ve seen him do this previously in his show at the now defunct Six Keyz gallery in Chai Wan. There were also outlines of female figures in some of his pieces on the walls. [photopress:L1ES_ONE_graffiti_painting_.jpg,full,pp_image] DJ Samir and DJ Doze were providing a fitting soundtrack for the night. [photopress:DJ_Samir_DJ_Doze_France_M1N.jpg,full,pp_image] Playing sets of Hip Hop, they were employing the quick-cut style of mixing, going into…
…before it moves to a new address in Kowloon! Stay tuned for an update with information about their new digs. Recommended! Onra live set at XXX! Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 XXX Gallery Basement, 353 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan, Hong Kong $150 HKD advance, $200 HKD at the door, or $100 HKD for XXX members…
…, a five artist show is taking place Thursday, April 23rd at The Economist Gallery inside the Fringe Club, just above Lan Kwai Fong. The five woman show features new work by a diverse group of artist / designers. The theme of the show is “raunchy tales and wild concoctions” relating to a girls’ night out. The exhibition features Sum-Sum Tse, Kate Barnett, Danielle Huthart, Emily Eldridge and Kim Van Gennip. (What, did you have to have a weird last…
…ide the (slightly creepy,) Museum of Medical Sciences, a rare old brick building tucked away in the Mid Levels / Sheung Wan area, just below the western end of Caine Road. For a sneak preview of several works from the show, check out the Facebook gallery here. Highly recommended! Simon Birch – Laughing With A Mouth Full Of Blood Opens May 20th, 2011 Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences 2 Caine Lane Mid Levels, Hong Kong (Take a taxi to the western…
…t his performance in “DJ Bok Bok blocked by NBA player“. Be prepared for a night of sophisticated underground dance music and loads of exclusives. L-Vis is supported by DJs Enso, Yao, Arthur Yeti, and Subcoat. The event is brought to you by F.O.B. and XXX Gallery. Cover charge is $200 HKD, or $150 HKD for XXX members. Recommended! DJ L-Vis 1990 from Night Slugs Saturday, September 27th, 2014 XXX Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan, Hong…
…e artists chose to create multi-paneled works. [photopress:Nike_26_Degrees_gallery.jpg,full,pp_image] Others built dimension into their creations, instead of a submitting a flat image. [photopress:Nike_art_show_degrees_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] A few used alternative materials such as wood or felt. There were several big name artists who contributed including Michael Lau. Many of Nike’s own designers had items up for bid. [photopress:Michael_Lau_Hong_…
…represented by Ben Brown Fine Arts, a London-based, internationally known gallery, Simon’s upcoming exhibition will take place at the Hong Kong branch of Ben Brown in the Pedder Building, Central. The show is made up of a series of paintings featuring figures captured in a state of explosive movement. For an interesting read and more insight into Simon’s career, have a look at a blog post he recently wrote detailing all the past shows that didn’t…
…and you must be willing to sneak a photograph of a stranger in a couple of seconds. I always wonder what’s the story behind this choice of attire? Did someone buy it for them to be “trendy”? Did they buy a fake somewhere and are clueless about the brand? Do their children own a shop, or work for the company? Is their granddaughter a stylist? I’m not alone in my appreciation of these incidents. Pavlos from CLOT documented a similar case several mon…
…o subtle critique of modern Japanese society with its obligations, conformity, pressures, and lack of opportunities. Recommended! The artwork of Tetsuya Ishida Gagosian Gallery 7th floor, Pedder Building 12 Pedder Street Central, Hong Kong From November 7th to December 21st, 2013…
…the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Shek Kip Mei, and runs until August 3rd. For more photos, have a look at their Facebook page here. Get more details about the exhibition here. Abandoned Exhibition opening reception July 25th, 7:30 to 9:30pm L1 Gallery Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre 30 Pak Tin Street Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon Open from 10am to 9pm daily though August 3rd You can get there by taking the MTR to Shek Kip Mei station. Leave throu…
…ed out in Sai Wan, further towards Kennedy Town than the old place. Recommended! PechaKucha Night Hong Kong Friday, September 20th, 2013 8pm to 11pm XXX Gallery (new address!) Basement, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West Sai Wan, Hong Kong…