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Art & Design May 3, 2016 May 3, 2016

Artist Sandra Chevrier – exclusive!

Sandra Chevrier was working as a sushi chef in Montreal before she decided to dedicate herself full-time to a career as an artist. Fortunately she made the correct decision at the right time, and her career has taken off, with new shows lined up for the next two years. During the busy Art Basel week, we sat down with her to find out more about her artwork and discuss her current show at Above Second Gallery, which closes on May 7th. (Catch it now while you can!)

Art & Design May 22, 2014 April 9, 2015

“Priceless” work taken from Art Basel Hong Kong?

The second Art Basel Hong Kong swept into town last week, introducing the work of more than 2,000 artists and filling the city with guests from around the world. One local artist took a guerilla approach to the famous art fair, pulling a maneuver inspired by Banksy.

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Art & Design February 11, 2014 February 11, 2014

Miya Ando solo exhibit “Light Metal”

Artist Miya Ando, who creates fascinating works using ancient sword smith techniques is opening a solo show titled “Light Metal” on Thursday, February 13th. The artist, who grew up in Japan and California, works primarily in steel and aluminum.

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Art & Design February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014

Vaford Gates: art opening? warehouse party? charity event? All of the above!

L.A.-based artists Cyrcle were back in Hong Kong for the unveiling of the latest Vaford Gates mural. The night was a combination art launch and charity fundraiser with a vibe more like an underground warehouse party.

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Art & Design November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013

The art of Tetsuya Ishida at Gagosian

Paintings by Tetsuya Ishida are as beautiful as they are tormented. Though captivating to look at, his artwork has a solemn quality, often depicting individuals submerged, trapped or otherwise held in uncomfortable positions.

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Art & Design October 22, 2013 December 19, 2013

Art duo CYRCLE returns to Hong Kong!

After taking part in the exceptional “Work In Progress” exhibition back in June, the artists known as Cyrcle are returning to Hong Kong for a solo show at the Above Second Gallery.

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Art & Design September 16, 2013 December 19, 2013

Is Graffiti an element of Hip Hop?

Hear what legendary graffiti artist SEEN has to say on the subject in our exclusive interview!

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Art & Design August 30, 2013 August 30, 2013

Australian street art show – Neon Golden!

Above Second Gallery, the same people who curated the massive Work in Progress exhibition last June, are opening a new group show titled “Neon Golden” on Friday, September 6th.

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Art & Design July 3, 2013 December 20, 2013

Mongkok’s Graffiti Wall of Fame!

Hidden from the bustling pedestrian traffic along Mongkok’s Argyle Street is a secret alleyway filled with extraordinary graffiti pieces.

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Art & Design June 18, 2013 June 18, 2013

Large-scale street art show dazzles!

Guests attending the opening night of Work In Progress, a new street art exhibit that debuted on Friday, were immediately wowed by the scale of the art and the size of the space.

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Local Culture May 8, 2013 May 8, 2013

The folksy art of used electronics signs

You may have walked past them for years and never truly appreciated the lowly used electronics sign.

Art & Design April 24, 2013 April 30, 2013

Jean-Michel Basquiat show coming to Gagosian!

Art lovers who got a small taste of Basquiat’s work in the recent Andy Warhol exhibition, can soon get a broader look at the artist as Hong Kong’s Gagosian gallery puts on a dedicated show in late May.

Shopping April 22, 2013 February 12, 2014

Art jamming at home? Here’s where to buy art supplies!

Art jamming spots are everywhere in Hong Kong these days, but what if you’d like to paint at home?

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Art & Design January 30, 2013 April 11, 2015

Andy Warhol – 15 Minutes Eternal

Is there more to Andy Warhol than Campbell’s soup, Chairman Mao, and Marilyn Monroe? The answer can be found at a major new exhibition…

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Art & Design November 13, 2012 April 9, 2015

LAX/HKG group show at Above Second

Los Angeles art gallery Thinkspace is curating a new show titled LAX/HKG that opens at Above Second on Friday, November 16th. The group exhibition includes artwork by Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Brian Viveros, Dabs Myla, Esao Andrews, Joao Ruas, Linnea Strid, and Yosuke Ueno.

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Art & Design October 26, 2012 January 20, 2015

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