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…e art scene, is a solo show by Mainland artist Zhu Jinshi at the Pearl Lam gallery. A detail from one of Zhu Jinshi’s paintings The smell of oil paint hits you as soon as you walk into the Pearl Lam gallery. A description inside refers to the thick applications of paint as being ‘industrial quantities’, which may be an understatement! Zhu Jinshi’s paintings are slathered in thick waves of paint that explode from the surface of the canvas. His work…
…rtwork. You get the feeling that these deceptively simple pieces will be one day be favorites in a collection. Recommended! Jonas Wood & Shio Kusaka “Blackwelder” Gagosian Gallery 7th floor, Pedder Building 12 Pedder Street Central, Hong Kong From January 16th, 2015 to February 28th, 2015…
…ide of the building closest to A Bathing Ape. Take the escalator up to the second floor and take the first right. Guests at any of Diesel’s events at the same space would be surprised at how well the room served as a gallery, rather than a party venue. The large open area was neatly sub-divided by lines of prints hanging throughout the space. [photopress:Awakening_JC_photo_exhibit.jpg,full,pp_image] The number of interesting photos is a testament…
…work, follow Sandra’s Facebook page, or have a look at the Above Second blog. Sandra Chevrier solo exhibition Les Cages / The Echo Of The Crash, Bam, Pow! Above Second Gallery 9 First Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The exhibition closes on Saturday, May 7th….
…, check out the following video of him painting a large scale mural. Above Second Gallery continues to bring a diverse range of young artists to Hong Kong. Before street art became mainstream in the city, Above Second was a pioneer in staging shows and bringing international talent to H.K. Recommended! Aaron Kai “Vices” Opening on Friday, May 22nd, from 7 to 10pm Above Second Gallery 9 First Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong On from May 22nd to June…
…feel for the overall scene in Australia, visit the blog by The Hours. Recommended! Neon Golden – Australian Street Art Show Opening, Friday, September 6th, 2013 From 7pm to 10pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Neon Golden runs until October 5th, 2013 Ten of the fourteen artists will be in H.K.!…
…New solo and collaborative works from artists Marion Bolognesi and Stephen Holding will be on display at the Six Keyz space in Chai Wan. The opening is on March 15th, from 7:00 pm til 11. The address is 6th floor, Unit 603, 60 Wing Tai Road, Chai Wan. The last Six Keyz exhibition was a big success with a large turnout, a fun atmosphere and a cool crowd. It’s worth making the trip! See my previous post about Six Keyz here….
…s unoriginal as it is uninspiring, Portland Street by Xeme and Sinic looks to be worth attending. The fact that the exhibition has an interesting, local subject, makes it stand out. The Artist Residence gallery is just up the street and around the corner from the Above Second Gallery, also in Sai Ying Pun. Here’s something to get you in the mood! Portland Street by Xeme and Sinic Opening on Friday, August 3rd, from 7pm to 9pm Artist Residence Gall…
…Hardpack and Qiu Hong. As people filtered up to the party space above the gallery, Love Puzzle played the first set. [photopress:Love_Puzzle_band_Beijing.jpg,full,pp_image] Their reception was good, but their song selection for the night was more like a concert, and featured slow to medium tempo selections, rather than fast paced licks more suitable for a raucous party. Hardpack, who I’ve mentioned before came on next and completely tore up the p…
…who of Hong Kong’s creative community. [photopress:perrotin_hong_kong_art_gallery_address_hk.jpg,full,pp_image] From top executives at luxury brands, to prominent members of local bands, there was a cross section of the city’s scene packed into the gallery space. (Among others: Sam Lee, Edison, Brian Siswojo, Fed, TK, Kevin Poon, the Hypebeast gang, Simon Birch, Andre Fu, Jason, Takashi Murakami, and Suitman.) The turnout was a testament to how K…
…ight there will be free shuttle buses running between the 10 Chancery Lane Gallery in Soho and the Chai Wan gallery starting from 6:30 pm and continuing most of the night. Alternately you can take the MTR to Chai Wan, bus number 788 from Central, or go by taxi. The shuttle pick up and drop off point is 10 Chancery Lane in Soho which is just opposite from the former prison, close to Old Bailey Street. The address of the Chancery Lane Annex in Chai…
…t. Located in the Western part of Hong Kong Island, Garage Works is an art gallery with a unique twist. On top of exhibiting art, Garage Works is also a manufacturer of vinyl toys. Friday’s opening not only included a series of canvases, but also showcased a limited edition vinyl figure “Black Atelier,” designed by SheOne. [photopress:She_One_figure_garage_works.jpg,full,pp_image] Not familiar with such objects? Think of them as sculptures within…
…, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, and Franz West. Aside from the Gagosian Gallery’s show, perhaps Hong Kong will have a permanent venue for large-scale works of art once the West Kowloon museum opens its doors. The Gagosian Gallery’s sculpture show runs from March 23rd until April 28th, 2012. Recommended! Sculpture: featuring John Chamberlain, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, and Franz West Gagosian Gallery 7F, Pedder Buidling 12 Pedder Street Ce…
…nce the last time I visited, the room has been converted into a full-sized gallery (which is rare in land-scarce Hong Kong.) The interior was sparse and not overly made up, leaving it perfect for exhibitions. Locating the gallery within Delay No Mall (which they have curiously begun branding as ‘DNM’,) is a smart move. Hong Kong thrives on convenience, and Causeway Bay is the one of its capitals. For bringing art to the masses, a location within a…
…que atmosphere where beneficial collaborations between artists (with previously no knowledge of each other,) are now flourishing. The limited edition comic book is titled “Orius – Hard 2 Kill” and will be available online immediately at Orius Comics website. In addition, a second print version will hit the market in mid 2009. The series is also available as a digital download. Garage Works Gallery 257 Des Veoux Road West (next to Kush serviced apa…
…15th, at 6pm, should be a who’s-who of Hong Kong’s street art scene, including fans and friends of the artists. Graphic Airlines: Primary Opening Friday, October 15th, 6pm to 9:30pm Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street (up the hill from 228 Queens Road West) Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong The show runs from October 15th to November 17th, 2010…
…Details about the opening below. Random is Beautiful – an exhibition of watercolors by KS Friday, August 6th, 2010 Opening from 6pm-10pm Above Second Gallery G/F, 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…t From Zero – Uprising! Friday, June 3rd, 2011 Opening: 6pm – 10pm Above Second gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Prodip – A Tribe of Many Colours Known to most as the bassist from Hong Kong indie Rock-Rap band L.M.F., Prodip is also an accomplished graphic designer. Getting his start designing fliers for underground music events, he went on to create work for popular local and international streetwear brands. On Friday, June 3rd…
…r to have an impression from multiple perspectives. The exhibition opens on October 24th, and runs until November 16th. CYRCLE – Capture The Flag: Home Is Where Your Heart Is Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong This wall from “Work In Progress” was a collaboration between CYRCLE and VHILS…
…articular agenda, but they are simply an extension of the individual’s ‘eye’. “Day Job?” photo exhibition Friday, April 9th, 2010 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Above Second gallery 31 Eastern Street (near 228 Queens Road West) Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong…
…lized movement in his work, and has been in H.K. before for shows at Above Second Gallery. The two artists from Brooklyn’s Cannonball Press (Mike Houston and Martin Mazorra,) are well established print-making specialists. The artists come from around the world including the U.S., Australia, Portugal, France, England, and Denmark. The show will also incorporate Hong Kong-based street artists such as Xeme, Mark Goss, 4Get, Pantone C, and Parent’s Pa…
…from Zero, Seher Shah, Ted Gahl, Will Barras, Emily Eldridge, Sonya Fu, Robert Wun, Clément Ledermann, Jo Pole, Lee Schein, Scarecrowoven, and Ng Ngai Chung. 2020 art exhibition Above Second Gallery 31 Eastern Street Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Opening night, December 17th from 6pm to 10pm Exhibition runs until February 17th, 2011…
…the two areas in action!) The show was curated by May Wong of Above Second Gallery who has been working tirelessly over the last several years to cultivate a greater interest in international street art. Congratulations to the visiting artists: VHILS, RONE, Cyrcle, Victor Ash, Meggs, Cannonball Press, and Beastman; the local contributors; and to the organizers, SWIRE Properties, May Wong of Above Second, and Signature HK for a job well done! Be su…
…_Champagne.jpg,full,pp_image] One quirky trait of Qube is the floor on the second level. The panels below your feet actually change from opaque to see-through every ten seconds, meaning that guests on the lower level can see up, or you can see down. The fact that the second level is dark though, means not too much is revealed (although I didn’t adequately test this!) Here’s a photo from the second level looking down through the floor at the metall…
…y in particular stood out as having a strong portfolio of artists. The PYO Gallery, based in Seoul, Korea seemed to have the best mixture of contemporary work. As I was walking by, a painting by Chinese artist Nan Chao caught my eye. The canvas consisted of a traditional landscape painting interrupted by imagery of a contemporary woman. (see the photo at top). At the same space, Korean artist Lee Yong-deok’s “Depth of Shadow” works were drawing ma…
…ibition, can soon get a broader look at the artist as Hong Kong’s Gagosian gallery puts on a major show in late May. I was fortunate enough to catch the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition last month in New York, and can confirm that it is indeed a spectacular show. Rarely does an exhibit stand out as much as this one. Throughout the collection, the images and colors practically jump out from the walls, attesting to the brilliance of the artist who pa…
…works similar to the way narrations are used in children’s books. Other artists in the show include fellow Americans, Doodles and Claudius Phaedrus, as well as DEM and Geometric Bang from Italy. Apostrophe Gallery CCTV until July 3rd Room 2702, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central (just down the street from The Centrium) Central, Hong Kong [photopress:Apostrophe_gallery_Hong_Kon.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…will be open from 1pm on March 15th. There will be a reception that night from 7pm until 10. The sale is organized as a silent auction. For directions to the 26 Degrees gallery, please read my previous post here. Nike 26 Degrees gallery address 5 U Lam Terrace Mid-Levels, Central…
…e art session took place with artists Cara To, Cath Love and M.C. Yan. Cath Love painting at the event Throughout the night, DJs played music that coincided with periods from the Kangol timeline. In addition to displays of Kangol hats, an interesting hanging gallery allowed guests to try on different styles and compete in a game to win a hat. A floating Kangol gallery caught the interest of guests The event was well-attended, attracting a stylish…
…an catch anything from 50’s Pop to the latest underground dance music. XXX Gallery 3rd anniversary Saturday’s 3rd anniversary continues in this tradition by headlining Falcons, a genre-defying producer and remixer from Los Angeles. Among other accomplishments, Falcons has played a Boiler Room set, been featured at Low End Theory (the notable Los Angles party,) and created a mix for Red Bull Music Academy. His remixes have attracted fans within the…