July (2017) sees the launch of two major projects from the the Art Collection team, working with CFCCA. These are programmed to mark the 20th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China.
All are welcome to attend the private view on Thursday 6 July 2017, 6 – 8pm. The exhibitions are open to the public Friday 7 July – Sunday 29 October.
From Ocean to Horizon
Artists: Kong Chun Hei, Sarah Lai, Au Hoi Lam, Tang Kwok-hin, Ocean Leung, Ko Sin Tung, Trevor Yeung
From Ocean to Horizon is a group exhibition featuring established and emerging creative talents from Hong Kong, most of whom have previously never exhibited in the UK, presenting unique perspectives on living and working in present-day Hong Kong.
For further details on From Ocean to Horizon see the exhibition page.
Samson Young: One of Two Stories, or Both (Field Bagatelles)
One of Two Stories, or Both (Field Bagatelles) is a newly commissioned radio series and gallery installation inspired by tales of Chinese migrants, presented initially as part of Manchester International Festival.
Currently representing Hong Kong at the 57th Venice Biennale, sound artist and composer Samson Young takes visitors and listeners on a journey inspired by the myths and legendary tales of 17th-century Chinese travellers making their way to Europe on foot.
For further details on One of Two Stories, or Both (Field Bagatelles) see the exhibition page.