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South China Morning Post | Asia Society | Circulation / Reach: 188,464 | 2015-07-02

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ARTS

Exhibitions

10 Chancery Lane Gallery

Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm (closed holidays), 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065

Shadow of Light

Pan Jian’s series explores shadows, with ink drawings inspired by city landscapes at night. Ends Aug 15

The 1925 Club

Mon-Thur, Sun, noon-7.30pm; Fri-Sat, noon-10.30pm, shop S201-S202, 2/F, Zone A, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 33 Shing

Fung Rd, Kowloon Bay. Inquiries: 2882 3390

The Charm of Tai O

Irene Flanhardt showcases 21 photos (taken since 2011) that depict the culture and lifestyle of Tai O fishing

village. Ends Aug 31

Alisan Fine Arts

Mon-Sat, 10.30am-5.30pm (closed holidays), 2305 Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2526

1091

Early Works by Yang Jiechang – 100 Layers of Ink

Showcase of Yang’s multilayered ink paintings that he created for a show in Paris in 1989. Part of Le French May.

Ends Jul 18

Art Projects Gallery

Daily, 1pm-8pm; Sun, noon- 6pm, unit S510, 5/F Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 3485 5336

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Transformation

Peony Yip explores the relationship and evolutionary process of humans returning back to nature. Opens Jul 7.

Reception Jul 10, 6.30pm- 8.30pm (artist attending). Ends Jul 26

Axel Vervoordt Gallery

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 15D Entertainment Bldg, 30 Queen’s Rd Central. Inquiries: 2503 2220

Sadaharu Horio

Horio finds beauty in the ordinary and creates pieces from everyday objects such as string, wood, paper, branches

and leather. Ends Jul 9

Blindspot Gallery

Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm (closed holidays), 15/F Po Chai Industrial Bldg, 28 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Wong Chuk Hang.

Inquiries: 2517 6238

Void

Shu Ikeda combines photography with paper cutting, a technique he calls “painting with photography”, in 13

pieces, seven of which are based on images of Hong Kong he took during a recent visit. Reception Jul 4, 4pm-6pm.

Ends Aug 29

Boom

Mon-Sat, 4pm-11pm, 48 Sai St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 9302 6220

After Turner

Li Fung-chun reinterprets J.M.W. Turner’s landscape works with a collection of six Chinese ink-on-paper

paintings. Ends Jul 31

The Cat Street Gallery

Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11am-5pm, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006

In My Nature

Australian artist Lara Merrett’s amorphous and vibrant paintings, inspired by her travels to Spain and India.

Ends Aug 1





Chantal Miller Gallery

Tue-Thur, 11am-6pm; Fri-Sun, last Thur of month, 11am-8pm, Asia Society HK Centre, 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty.


Life is Only One

Yoshitomo Nara displays paintings, sketches, photographs, sculptures and mixed-media installations of works

created in the past two decades. Presented by the HK Jockey Club. Ends Jul 26

Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun and holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Thur except holidays), 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels,

HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2367 6373

With the Passage of Time

More than 100 artefacts that once belonged to Sun’s second daughter, Sun Wan, and her husband, Tai Ensai.

Includes images, relics and other objects from five museums in Guangdong, Macau and HK. Ends Aug 26

EC Gallery

Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, 1pm-7pm (closed holidays), 72A Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2519 6178

2+2

Group exhibition featuring mixed-media works by two pairs of local artist friends (CC Ling Pui-sze and Law Ka-nam;

Zhang Xiaoli and Cheng Tan-shan) who share studios. Ends Jul 9

Erarta Galleries

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 159 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2685 5199

Emerging World

Pavel Brat manipulates images from the worlds of fashion, design and advertising in creating collages from his

“Paradosis” series that explores his passion for the colour red. Ends Jul 7

Gagosian Gallery





Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 7/F Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2151 0555

Balthus

Paintings, drawings and photos by the reclusive French artist whose works often delve into the physical and mental

struggles of adolescents. Ends Aug 15

Galerie du Monde

Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm (closed holidays), 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529

Lan Zhenghui – Solo Exhibition

Mainland artist showcases 12 large-scale ink-on-xuan-paper abstract paintings that convey a complex range of

emotions. Ends Jul 31

Galerie Huit

Daily, 11am-7pm (closed holidays), G/F-1/F, shop 2, Soho 189, 189 Queen’s Rd West, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2803

2089

A Postcard from Persia

Works that explore perceptions of Iranian society and identity by five mid-career Iranian artists, including

Darvish Fakhr and Farsad Labbauf. Ends Aug 5

Galerie Perrotin

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 17/F, 50 Connaught Rd Central, Central. Inquiries: 3758 2180

Pieter Vermeersch

Vermeersch displays two ensemble oil-on-canvas gradient fades and a wall-painting installation. Opens Jul 3. Ends

Aug 15

Gallery Exit

Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm (closed holidays), 3/F Blue Box Factory Bldg, 25 Hing Wo St, Tin Wan, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2541

1299

First, then and after





Group show featuring works on a variety of media – by artists such as Sarah Lai and Annie Wan – that probe the

concept of time and space. Ends Jul 4

Goethe-Gallery

Mon-Fri, 10am-8.30pm; Sat, 1pm- 6pm, Goethe-Institut, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.


Wanderer am Meer im Mondeschein

Goethe-Institut HK presents 16 new photographs of the seashore at night, by local Albert Poon. Ends Aug 12

HK Film Archive

Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-8pm (closed Tue except holidays), 1/F Foyer, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Charming and Exquisite: Nancy Chan

Features film stills and artefacts related to the popular local actress from films such as Mulan Joins the Army

(1939) and The Goddess and the Devil (1952). Ends Jul 19

HK Maritime Museum

Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat-Sun and holidays, 10am-7pm, Central Pier No 8, Central, HK$30. Inquiries: 3713 2500

Made in HK: Our City. Our Stories

Interactive multimedia exhibition that takes the viewer on a journey through the city’s history, with a

collection of photographs, films, music and installations. Ends Sept 4

HK Museum of Coastal Defence

Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thur except public holidays), 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed.


Fighting as One: Reminder of the Eight Years’ War of Resistance in Guangdong and HK

Historical photos and 65 sets of artefacts, plus maps, declarations, correspondence, propaganda materials and

other items that offer a glimpse into the Mukden (Manchurian) Incident, which Japan used as a pretext to invade

northern China in 1931. Ends Nov 4

Karin Weber Gallery

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 20 Aberdeen St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2544 5004





Masters of Myanmar: New Works by Aung Myint and Min Wae Aung

Burmese artists showcase paintings inspired by the culture and people of their nation. Reception Jul 7, 6pm-9pm.

Ends Aug 15

Opera Gallery

Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm; Sun and public holidays, 11.30am-5.30pm, G/F-3/F W Place, 52 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries:

2810 1208

Anatomy of the Muse

American artist Michael Mapes displays paintings inspired by iconic muses in pop culture. Ends Jul 9

Para Site

Wed-Sun, noon-7pm (closed holidays), 22/F Wing Wah Industrial Bldg, 677 King’s Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2517

4620

Sheela Gowda

The Indian artist displays her paintings and sculptures exploring the wealth divide in India, and the gap between

dreams and reality. Ends Jul 19

Parkview Art Hong Kong

Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed holidays), shop 6, Upper G/F, Sunrise House, 27 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2413

0028

Spanish Moods

Alberto Rodriguez Serrano’s solo show features paintings that are rooted in South European aesthetic forms. Ends

Jul 18

Pearl Lam Galleries

Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, 6/F Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2857 1328

Night and Day: The Art of Qiu Deshu, 1979 and After

Seminal abstract paintings spanning almost four decades, including ones created with Qiu’s signature rubbing,

tearing and carving technique. Ends Jul 21





The Popsy Room

Tue-Sun, 11am-5.30pm, 30 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2234 6711

Ribbons & Skulls

Tracy Lee Griffith incorporates rich colours in her abstract works that explore the fleeting existence of animals

and humans. Ends Jul 25

PubArt Gallery

Tue-Sat, noon-7pm (closed holidays), 7B Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2840 1809

Transfigurations

Kos Cos’ portraits deconstruct the subjects’ faces, leaving only essential features, to give the viewer an

alternative perspective. Opens Jul 3. Ends Jul 25

Simon Lee Gallery

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 3/F Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2801 6252

Claudio Parmiggiani

The Italian’s works, on a variety of media, explore themes of absence and the power of memory, plus a centrepiece

installation of plaster heads. Opens Jul 9. Ends Aug 29

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery

Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 11am-5pm (closed holidays), 5/F One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries:

2822 5566

Shashin! Japanese Photography Then/Now

Display of more than 100 works by a selection of Japanese photographers spanning the past 50 years, including

images of Hong Kong during the handover taken by Nobuyoshi Araki. Ends Jul 10

Times Square

Daily, 10am-10pm, Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8900

Inside Out

Themed on the upcoming Pixar animation, the exhibition explores five emotions – joy, sadness, fear, disgust and

anger – that are present in us all. Ends Jul 19





University Museum and Art Gallery

Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm (closed holidays), 1/F TT Tsui Bldg, University of HK, 90 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam.


Blue Expansive Landscape

Multimedia works by Spaniard Alberto Reguera include paintings and sculptures that explore nature. Ends Aug 23

Wan Fung Art Gallery

Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm (closed holidays), 63 Staunton St, Central. Inquiries: 2736 9623

Rhythm of Flower & Bird – Ink Paintings by Yang Xihong

Yang debuts in the city with a collection of recent bird and flower Chinese ink paintings. Reception Jul 4, 3pm.

Ends Jul 23

White Cube

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, 50 Connaught Rd Central, Central. Inquiries: 2592 2000

Etel Adnan

Lebanese-American writer/artist displays untitled, colourful abstract landscape paintings. Ends Aug 29

Yallay Gallery

Thur-Sat, 11am-6pm, Yallay Space, unit 3C, Yally Industrial Bldg, 6 Yip Fat St, Wong Chuk Hang. Inquiries: 3575

9417

Vapor and Dust

Dual show featuring Chinese artists Su Wenziang and Xu Qu showcasing their latest paintings, videos, photos and

sculptures. Ends Jul 10

YY9 Gallery

Wed-Sat, 1pm-7pm (closed holidays), unit 206, Phase 1, Chai Wan Industrial City, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan.


City Memory





Sculptures by Vaan Ip and Leo Wong Chun-yam capture the ever-changing landscape of Hong Kong’s urban environment.

Ends Jul 31

Performing Arts

Mulian Opera Series 3

The Lixi Village Mulian Opera Troupe and Limu Village Mulian Opera Troupe perform opera from Qimen county,

including excerpts from Five Celestials Pacifying the Land and others. Part of the Chinese Opera Festival 2015. In

Putonghua with English surtitles. Jul 2-3, 7.30pm, Yau Ma Tei Theatre, 6 Reclamation St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$120-HK$260

Urbtix. Inquiries: 2264 8108

Cinderella

Students of Marymount Secondary School put on a musical production of the classic fairy tale. In English. Jul 3-4,

7.30pm; Jul 4, 2.30pm, Marymount Secondary School, 123 Blue Pool Rd, Happy Valley, HK$150 (door). Inquiries: 2572

8221

Good Music@The Fringe with Chu Pak-him & Friends

HK Sinfonietta presents the local vocalist, along with Tsai Loo on the violin, Wu Yin-yin on the cello, and others

playing some of their favourite tunes. Jul 3-5, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$198 (club

members), HK$220. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Romer String Quartet

Local ensemble performs chamber music, including Haydn’s String Quartet in F, No 5, The Dream; and Beethoven’s

String Quartet in F minor, Serioso. Jul 3, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix.


Swire Maestro Series: Nightingale & Firebird

Under the baton of Jun M?rkl, violinist Arabella Steinbacher and the HK Phil play Liszt’s Les Préludes,

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, and Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale and Firebird Suite (1919). Jul 3-4, 8pm,

Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332

Oboe Recital by Bobby Cheng

Hong Kong oboist performs Schumann’s Three Romances, Pasculli’s Gran Concerto on Themes from Verdi’s I Vespri

Siciliani and more. Jul 4, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Wall

City Contemporary Dance Company presents choreographer Fiona Zhou’s piece that explores the emotions of

imprisonment. Jul 4-5, 8pm; Jul 5, 3pm, CCDC Dance Centre, 110 Shatin Pass Rd, Wong Tai Sin, HK$80 (door).


Flute Recital





Kenneth Weiner, joined by Lai Bo-ling on the piano, plays Bach’s Sonata in E Major, Poulenc’s Flute Sonata and

others. Jul 5, 7.30pm, City Hall, 8/F, High Block, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80. Inquiries: 6307 1956

Academy of Laughter (Re-run)

The Nonsensemakers’ play, set in imperial Japan, about a playwright who is commissioned by the government to

rewrite Romeo and Juliet, but a pedantic state censor forces him to make ridiculous changes. In Cantonese. Jul 9-

18, 8pm; Jul 11-12, Jul 18-19, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$260, HK$290 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9612

7547

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Local Garbriella So’s one-person adaptation of Truman Capote’s classic novella. In Cantonese: Jul 10, Jul 12,

8pm; Jul 11, 3pm. In English: Jul 11, 8pm; Jul 12, 3pm. Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 Urbtix.


Little Hong Kong Season 5

W Theatre’s parody of life in the city, told from the perspective of vastly different characters. Stars Joey

Leung Wing-chun, Ivana Wong Yuen-chi. In Cantonese. Jul 10-12, Jul 14-19, Jul 21-26, 8pm; Jul 11-12, Jul 18-19,

Jul 25-26, 3pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280-HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:

[email protected]

The Abandoned Harbour

Playwright Lung Man-hong explores change and clashing values in this drama about a retired seaman. Presented by

the HK Rep. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jul 11, Jul 14-18, Jul 21-25, 7.45pm; Jul 12, Jul 18-

19, Jul 25-26, 2.45pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Allegro

E-Side Dance Company presents a mixed bill featuring works from four choreographers, including local award winner

Lam Po and others. Jul 11, 8pm; Jul 12, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Ngau Chi Wan,

HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351

Yale Whiffenpoofs

America’s oldest a cappella ensemble performs live. Jul 14, 7pm-9pm, Sunbeam Theatre, 423 King’s Rd, North

Point, HK$200, HK$1,000 (VIP) Eventbrite. Inquiries: [email protected]

Inspired by Mozart

Pianist David Dolan joins the HK Sinfonietta playing Mozart’s Quintet for Piano & Winds in E-flat and Piano

Concerto No 13 in C. Jul 17, 7.15pm, Rehearsal Room CR2, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$225 (Fringe

Club members), HK$250 goo.gl/bYcDbB. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Veronika Eberle





Under the baton of Yip Wing-sie, the German violinist and the HK Sinfonietta play Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto

No 1, Sibelius’ Four Legends and another piece. Jul 25, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$320

Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Around Town

Is Death the End? Senses of Life After Death in Guangdong & HK

Kwong Miu-ying, a philosophy student at Chinese University, addresses how peopl of Guangdong and HK view life

after death. In English. Jul 2, 7pm, Museum of History, Lecture Hall, 100 Chatham Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 9746

9537

2015 Galaxy Entertainment Group Asia International Dance Championships

Features international contestants competing in ballroom and Latin categories. Jul 11, various times,

Amphitheatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$900, HK$1,500 goo.gl/e3KiAk. Inquiries:

2858 0020

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