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Welcome to the Spinning Factory!
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. The Mills building was formerly a cotton-spinning factory owned by Nan Fung Textiles. The green walls and high windows in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery are vestiges of the golden era of Hong Kong's textile industry. The exhibition Welcome to the Spinning Factory! will provide a brief but intensive history of Hong Kong's textile industry, featuring rich imageries, […]
Find out more »Untitled by Kato Izumi
Kato Izumi is a renowned painter based in both Tokyo and Hong Kong. Born and raised in a rural area in Shimane prefecture in Japan, young Kato’s playground was always surrounded by rich nature. This experience from his childhood instilled in him the idea that humans are a part of nature. When he was invited by CHAT for the Spring Programme in 2020, he made an installation of 5 figures with painted stone heads and bodies from living plants in […]
Find out more »Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation
‘Made in Hong Kong’ is a distinguishing emblem of quality and history that has carried different meanings over the generations past. In the ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation’ video series, ‘makers’ of textiles from knotted fishnets to tailored saam fu are invited to share their making process, practice and their thoughts on the continued importance of ‘Made in Hong Kong’. Topics of discussion will reflect on the displayed objects of Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring and past displays at The […]
Find out more »CHAT 5th Anniversary – Factory of Tomorrow
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. Does heritage only serve to record a bygone era and feed the nostalgia of those living in changing times? How can we collectively learn from the past and forge a better future? In spring 2024, CHAT celebrates its 5th anniversary with the group exhibition Factory of Tomorrow. Featuring CHAT’s own contemporary art collection and newly commissioned works, it endeavours […]
Find out more »30-Minute Making
Drop in for fun crafts inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage, guided by CHAT’s Faces of Textile Culture! Create your own heat-shrink keychain, wax-print pouch, dot-beaded charm and photo frame, or Illumin-Loom heat-transfer tote bags – no experience is needed. *All activities are subject to availability. For enquiries, please call 3979 2301 or speak with our staff on the day. Date & Time: Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-7:00pm Experience Level: Suitable for all ages Fee: From HK$40 to HK$200/set
Find out more »Hand Spinning Demonstration
In this demonstration, visitors can observe how cotton fibre is spun into yarn. The demonstration welcomes all for viewing and questions! Date & Time: Weekdays 3:00-5:30pm Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-4:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Fee: Free
Find out more »Learning Tour on Sustainability
Sustainability and environmental protection are more than buzzwords – they are more pivotal than ever to our shared world. How can we put these values into practice and become smarter, more responsible consumers? In this one-hour interactive tour, participants will closely examine rare museum-grade textile artefacts alongside the industry’s latest innovations. Through engaging activities, they will learn how to extend the life of their garments and adopt environmentally conscious habits in everyday life. Tour content includes: - Rethinking your wardrobe: […]
Find out more »Special Display: CHAT at The Mills – Frog Carnival 2024
Frog Carnival 2024 is a participatory ink installation that invites the public to connect with the artwork and each other. In his iconic style combining ink art, calligraphy and oil painting, Frog King Kwok conjures a series of colourful works on fabric and other materials, welcoming the audience to a vibrant and creative celebration. Marked by the recurring frog motif, Kwok’s creations are infused with his artistic concepts and life philosophies of ‘Frogtopia’ – including 'Art is Frog', 'Art is […]
Find out more »Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. What is a good tailor – a master of cut and fit, an engineer of paper patterns, or a bespoke stylist saving you from a wardrobe clash? This special display departs from viewing tailoring as a craft, and instead seeks to understand it as a unique set of social interactions between maker and wearer, offering new perspectives on the […]
Find out more »Interactive Experience : Illumin-Loom
Operate a weaving loom from the future and create your own illuminated textile images in CHAT Arcade! Illumin-Loom is a walk-in interactive experience where visitors can design unique patterns on colourful light strips. The finished creation will be exported as a digital image to download. Visitors can also choose to print the image as heat transfer stickers, and in our 30-Minute Making workshop, iron it onto a special tote bag. Alternatively, visitors can bring home the sticker and follow the […]
Find out more »‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains
What is a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ like in the eyes of primary school students? In CHAT Lounge, a set of embroidered curtains takes inspiration from the new motto as CHAT celebrates its 5th anniversary in March 2024. Over the course of several months, hundreds of primary school students from the '333 Learning Companion Leadership Program' supported by We R Family Foundation learned about CHAT and its history to create drawings and paper models of a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’. Several works […]
Find out more »Plush Subjectivity and Post-Performance Talk
Free Admission｜Walk-in Plush Subjectivity is a scenario co-created by artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, his Asian colleagues based in Los Angeles and new acquaintances in Hong Kong. Referencing American artist Mike Kelley’s sculptural work Deodorized Central Mass with Satellites (1991/1999), Arakawa-Nash and his collaborators operate a ball covered with plush dolls to question the subjectivity of Asians, especially the Asian diaspora whose identities are suspended between Asian and non-Asian countries. Do Asians look childlike, innocent and cute? Do they mask violence and […]
Find out more »‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Walk-in Digital Embroidery
Drop by for a digital embroidery on a tote bag or baseball cap, designed by primary school students under the theme of ‘Factory of Tomorrow’! Part of the event's proceeds will be given back to We R Family Foundation. The pop-up embroidery station celebrates CHAT’s brand new ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains. Click here for more information on the community project. Technical Sponsor: Tajima Embroidery Machines Limited Community Partner: We R Family Foundation
Find out more »Hong Kong Natural Dyes Outdoor Workshop
Ticket $150｜RSVP Learn about Hong Kong’s nature while dyeing your own textile piece! Over the past few seasons, CHAT has been working on the Seed to Textile project and growing dye plants to colour fabrics through natural means. This workshop invites families to create together at The Park of The Mills using organic, locally sourced Chinese indigo and cape jasmine vats. You will learn to employ resist techniques and dye your textile artwork bright yellow (cape jasmine) and deep blue […]
Find out more »African Music Jam with Yuki Kobayashi
Deposit $80｜RSVP (FULL) Join us for an unforgettable Friday evening of music and cultural celebration! Japanese visual and performance artist Kobayashi Yuki will join hands with Africa Center Hong Kong to present an electrifying interactive performance. Kobayashi will blend his performance art with the mesmerising sound and rhythm of the djembe (a West African drum) and the Zimbabwean mbira (thumb piano) from the Africa Center team, demonstrating the beauty of music that transcends cultural boundaries. The audience will also have […]
Find out more »Rambling City: Animal Miniature Parent-Child Workshop
Ticket $180｜RSVP Artist Maggie Chu invites parents and children to create miniature animals while embarking on a refreshing urban adventure. Through model building and paper sculpting, Chu will guide children to create adorable 3D animals such as beetles, frogs and dolphins from images of Hong Kong’s urban landscape. Participants will place their miniature creatures in a city model pre-built by the artist and take home a unique creation in A3 size (29.7 x 42 cm) after the workshop. Take a […]
Find out more »Guided Tour
Discover hidden stories and knowledge about CHAT’s exhibitions and collections through guided experiences! Led by trained docents, our Regular Tour is available by walk-in or group booking. Private group tours can also be extended to include a making workshop. Find the one that suits you best and make your visit truly memorable! 1. Walk-In Guided Tour This free 45-minute guided tour of our permanent and seasonal exhibitions will take you through the rich history and heritage of Hong Kong’s textile […]
Find out more »Cherry Machine Demonstration
Let’s witness Hong Kong’s only operating industrial drawing frame in action at CHAT! Leung Fung Yee (Auntie Yee) worked as an experienced machine operator who operated spinning machines at different cotton mills, including Nan Fung Textile, from 1980s to 1990s. She is now retired but she comes to CHAT to make the ‘Cherry’ drawing frame come alive again! Performing one of the essential processes in the spinning production, this drawing frame is donated by the last cotton-spinning mill in Hong […]
Find out more »March Art Week Highlights 2024
CHAT at Art Basel 2024 - Factory of Tomorrow Date: 26-30.03.2024 CHAT booth location: HKCEC, Art Basel Hong Kong Booth | Outside Hall 1B TALK Artist talk by Sarah Lai Cheuk Wah Sarah Lai Cheuk Wah will share her experience of creating artworks inspired by Hong Kong’s textile industrial history and pop culture. She will also be in dialogue with curator Wang Weiwei about her new installation at CHAT’s booth at Art Basel, which proposes a future-oriented interpretation of the […]
Find out more »Open Call for Animal Companion’s Fur Balls for Kingsley Ng’s Artwork Globes
CHAT will present Hong Kong artist Kingsley Ng’s large-scale solo exhibition Listen to the Sound of the Earth Spinning in the summer of 2024. A collective artwork, Globes, uses fur balls to pay tribute to the precious bond between us and our animal companions. We are calling for the owners of animal companions to collect fur at home or join the Animal Companion Grooming Workshop, and create felted fur balls (between 10-30 cm) for the art installation. Your story with […]
Find out more »CHAT x M+ Shuttle Bus Service 2024
Shuttle Bus Schedule The much-anticipated Hong Kong Art Month is back! Hop on the CHAT x M+ Shuttle Bus running 28-31 March, which will travel between CHAT, M+ and Art Basel Hong Kong. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting programmes to celebrate Hong Kong’s Art Month! Visitors are encouraged to refer to the shuttle bus service schedule to plan their journey in advance before visiting. Partner
Find out more »Special Display : Artefacts of Labour
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. Artefacts of Labour combines garments from the CHAT Collection and oral history to recall the daily outfits of female workers from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. What does their clothing tell us about their lifestyle and values? What about the broader economic and societal changes? How can these everyday matters help us see the world anew? The […]
Find out more »CHAT Reads
Interested to explore more about the artworks and artists on view in the current exhibition? Step into CHAT Reads to pick up a publication, sit down and develop new understandings of textile and art. This reading shelves presents a non-circulating library of publications with varying levels, relating artists and artworks with one another and with topics beyond the gallery space. Publications are thoughtfully chosen to reflect an array of media, languages, regions and perspectives. All are welcome to enjoy reading […]
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