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…lery in Sai Ying Pun. The show includes both drawings and paintings. Above Second Gallery has helped raise the profile of street art in Hong Kong, staging influential shows featuring international artists, and curating the large-scale “Work In Progress” exhibition with Swire in 2013. The gallery, founded by May Wong, has brought a steady flow of new artists to the city including Meggs, Cyrcle, INSA, and many others. Artists Jewelle Yeung and Leah…
…cond! They are just a half a block away from the old location, on First Street. You can arrive there by taking nearly the exact same route as before. Recommended! D*Face “Honestly Dishonest” at Above Second Gallery Opening reception: Friday, May 16th, 2014 from 7pm–10pm Above Second Gallery 9 First Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The exhibition runs until July 6th, 2014…
…ood called Chai Wan to attend the opening exhibition of a new gallery. The gallery is actually an extension of the Chancery Lane Gallery in Central’s Soho neighborhood. The new location is a massive warehouse / old factory building that has been subdivided. When I got out of the elevator, I saw the familiar street art of Simon Birch, who was curating the opening show. Taking a right, I entered into a room with a mini half-pipe, with skaters in ful…
…ess” show curated by May Wong, founder of Above Second. Rounding out the exhibition are graffiti artists Cope2, a New York pioneer, and Frenchman Kongo, who emulates the style of graffiti’s early days. Recommended! Above Second Gallery’s “Pop” group show Above Second Gallery 9 First Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Opening reception: Friday July 18th, 2014 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM The exhibition runs from July 18th to August 23rd, 2014…
…remember Stephen Holding’s name from a previous exhibition at the Six Keyz gallery not too long ago. You can check out pictures from that exhibition, and read about it here. Titled, “Improvement In Progress”, the new works are done under his pseudonym Metalwing. The show will include a mixture of paintings, drawings, and photos. Because the gallery is located in a building between two streets, you can’t actually take a taxi directly there. You nee…
…ow for how to get on the guest list!) Recommended! [photopress:Meggs_above_second_gallery_art.jpg,full,pp_image] MEGGS – “King For A Day” Friday, July 9th, 2010 Above Second Gallery G/F, 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The opening is Friday, July 9th starting from 6pm. The show runs until August 4th, 2010 MEGGS – “King For A Day” after-party Friday, July 9th, 2010, starting at 10pm. Roxie 24-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong From 10…
…hotopress:sonya_fu_hong_kong_artist_art_exhibit.jpg,full,pp_image] Sonya Fu – Obfuscating Stupidity Opening, Friday, January 20th, from 6pm to 10pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Runs until February 25th…
…ey Kawasaki available *only* on opening night. (See image at top.) Recommended! LAX/HKG curated by Thinkspace Gallery L.A. Opening Friday, November 16th, 6pm-10pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The LAX /HKG exhibition runs until January 12th, 2013…
…s the warmth and earthiness of traditional painting, with the precision of digital art. On Friday, February 18th, there will be a chance to discover more of Sonya’s work at the opening of her solo show “Skin Deep,” at the Above Second Gallery. The opening takes place from 6pm to 10pm. [photopress:Sonya_fu_art_hong_kong_HK_1.jpg,full,pp_image] Sonya Fu – Skin Deep Friday, February 18th, 2010 Above Second Gallery G/F, 31 Eastern St, Sai Ying Pun, Ho…
…e a big difference.) Damien Hirst: Forgotten Promises [photopress:gagosian_gallery_hong_kong_damien_hirst.gif,full,pp_image] The Gagosian gallery is opening with Forgotten Promises, a solo show by noted contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Hirst is known for works with major spectacle value including sharks preserved in formaldehyde and diamond encrusted skulls. One of the headlining pieces is a baby’s skull formed by platinum and over 8,000 diamonds…
…ent trend towards highlighting urban art. The Adapta Gallery prefers the term “21st century contemporary art” to describe their work. Until very recently this type of art was a rarity in Hong Kong’s galleries. For a sneak peek at the featured artists’ work, check out the Adapta Gallery website. [photopress:David_Bray_art_Schoeni_gall.jpg,full,pp_image] artwork by David Bray Attention Spam at the Schoeni Art Gallery 21-31 Old Bailey Street (near Ca…
….jpg,full,pp_image] Recommended! East West Connect (Above Second X Arrested Motion exhibition) Opening, Friday, November 25th, 2011, from 6pm to 10pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street (between 2nd and 3rd Street) Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…ill take place on Friday, July 20th, from 6pm until 10pm. Limited edition prints by the artists will be for sale at reasonable prices. Recommended! Get Freaky Opening, Friday, July 20th, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm Above Second Gallery G/F, 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Get Freaky runs from July 20th, to August 22nd Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 1pm – 7pm For more on Above Second, check out their blog….
…e before with other things, but it’s fun, and he has a sense of humor. The gallery set up portraits of people in the signature suit upstairs, and downstairs held photos from his trips around the world. One interesting thing were the two giant suitmen in the basement gallery. We were told to be on the lookout for a special surprise. Being the New Yorker that I am I started making jokes about the two giant suited figures, guessing that they held the…
…t the room. [photopress:Simon_Birch_Hong_Kong_artis.jpg,full,pp_image] The gallery filled up quickly as people made their way between the video section down the hall and the main room. [photopress:Chancery_lane_gallery_Hong_.jpg,full,pp_image] The video area was itself further divided into two main spaces. The first featured small booths showing clips of brutality from famous films. The second room, accessible from a narrow pathway, contained larg…
…well. On Friday, May 28th, the gallery will be holding a meet-up for the city’s ‘creatives’ from 9pm until late. “Small Victories†A Booooooom Project Thursday, May 20th, 2010 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong 852 3483-7950 Art in HK meet-up Friday, May 28th, 2010 9:00 pm til late Above 2nd Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…it, “King For A Day,” was one of the most well received shows at the Above Second gallery, drawing a good crowd to the opening. [photopress:meggs_art_street_artist_hong_kong_above_second.jpg,full,pp_image] The red-haired artist, whose name is derived from a mischievous comic book character, Ginger Meggs, has exhibited around the world and has pieces included in the National Gallery of Australia, as well as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. T…
…o a wide audience. Recommended INSA ‘GLOSS’ Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Opening from 7pm to 10pm, exhibition runs until September 16th Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…their art is exhibited illegally on the streets, rather than in a standard gallery space, it must exist as untitled! (There can’t be a plaque with detailed information hanging next to it!) Part of the aura of street art is the mystery behind the artist. Who are these people that some would label vandals and enemies of the public? The fact that many of their projects aren’t sanctioned, that they’re done guerrilla-style during the middle of the nigh…
…a parade of his signature red-soled shoes. I snapped this shot through the gallery window: [photopress:Christian_Louboutin_shoe_fo.jpg,full,pp_image] The scene outside the event was like a block party. People were spilled out onto the street drinking champagne. [photopress:Cat_Street_gallery_Hong_Kon.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Cat_street_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] At certain points in the night it was a mob-scene just trying to squeeze throu…
…s:SixKeyzCollaboration1.jpg,full,pp_image] The laid-back atmosphere of the gallery built around an indoor skateboard half-pipe suited the young crowd who seemed interested in seeing something new and enjoying the show. For a look at the artwork and the vibe… [photopress:SixKeyzMarionBolognesi2.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:SixKeyzMarionBolognesi1.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:SixKeyzCollaboration2.jpg,full,pp_image] Before I left, I stopped next…
…ative vibe. Check out our detailed directions on how to get to the new XXX Gallery. Wall of Sound Friday night mixes Motown hits with Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound,” to create a powerhouse of music from the 1950’s and 60’s. The featured DJs include: Lost Kids, Paul Jones Pop Safari, and Enso. Hyperdub’s Kode9 Saturday night will be intense, with leading Dubstep label boss Kode9 taking over the turntables supported by local talents Rolec, Nerve, Ya…
…rdens. Originally from Brooklyn, she picked up photography while living in Atlanta, and has pursued it academically, recently completing her Master of Arts in Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The opening reception for “Just Enuf” takes place at Voxfire Gallery from 7pm to 10pm on Friday, September 26th. “Just Enuf” photography exhibition by Aisha Moon Johnson Voxfire Gallery 1/F, 52 Gage Street (entrance on Aberdeen Street, d…
In less than one year, the Gagosian Gallery has hosted several of the biggest names in contemporary art including Damien Hirst and Richard Prince. Their latest exhibition however, featuring Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi, is their best show to date. Perhaps due to the difficulty in assembling pieces from private collections, previous exhibits have contained filler work that rendered the shows somewhat inconsistent and less powerful. This is not the…
…ge] The artwork was displayed both inside and out. [photopress:Embassy_Art_gallery_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Embassy_art_space_Chai_Wan.jpg,full,pp_image] The exhibition contained multiple mediums including drawings, paintings, clothing, photography, an installation box, vinyl toy figures, a skateboard-culture video and even a graffiti piece out on the patio. [photopress:The_Embassy_Chai_Wan_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The graffiti wall was…
…t to 7-Eleven! Thursday night’s opening of “Young Blood” at the Cat Street Gallery features Vanessa’s work in addition to British artist Henry Hussey, who creates elaborate tapestries that tell personal stories from his life. The duo will be giving a talk at 6:30, and the opening runs until 9pm. Recommended! “Young Blood” featuring work from Vanessa Wong and Henry Hussey Cat Street Gallery 222 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Opening, Thursday…
After checking out the show at Kapok I headed over to the IdN Gallery space in Wanchai. IdN (International designers Network) is a famous digital design magazine based in Hong Kong. They’re located on a small street where cars cannot drive down. The narrow street is filled on either side with hawker stalls, and the IdN building is somewhat hidden. On this night, it would be easy to spot, as arty-looking people were spilled out onto the street out…
…nk about it, the patterns, complexities, and colors that exist in nature are awe inspiring. This exhibition will trace the full cycle of a flower’s life, from blossom until decay. We’re excited to see how Above Second Gallery transforms into a greenhouse! Recommended! Kirk Cheng – Circle of Life Opening from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday, July 4th, 2015 Above Second Gallery 9 First Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…Kong! Thursday, February 25th, marks the launch of Above Second, a new art gallery in Sai Ying Pun. Above Second is christening their space with a show by Wu Yue, a Paris-based illustrator who has worked with diverse personalities including Kid Cudi and Lebron James. The exhibition is a collaboration with gallery co-founder, Jasper Wong. Jasper’s known for his use of the color pink, as well as for inserting Mr.T and Superman into his artwork. This…
…The opening is on Friday, September 5th, from 7pm to 10pm. Recommended! ‘Somedays Somedaze’ by Parent’s Parents (HK) & Kristal Melson (SG) Above Second Gallery Ground floor, 9 First Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…