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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 »Patternways: Visualising Hong Kong in Transition
'Patternways' presents 4 significant patterns of Hong Kong, some more familiar than others, once found on department store wrapping papers, woven silk fabrics, woolen knitwear and wax printed fabrics. The exhibition display investigates each pattern as a designed product and the way they are circulated, and in the process, they connect Hong Kong with mainland China, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, all the way to Ghana and Nigeria. By connecting us with other places, patterns reveal Hong Kong […]
Find out more »Jakkai Siributr: Everybody Wanna Be Happy
In Winter Programme 2023, CHAT hosts the solo exhibition of acclaimed Thai contemporary artist, Jakkai Siributr. The exhibition offers a retrospective of Siributr’s artistic practice spanning two decades, featuring wall-hanging and sculptural pieces, as well as an ongoing workshop for refugees in Thailand. The exhibition presents a stimulating commentary on the pressing contemporary issues in Thailand and abroad. The exhibition starts with his early textile piece, Untitled (2005), which presents the genealogy of textile/fibre art established through a separation from […]
Find out more »Seed to Textile 2023
The garments we wear every day are composed of fibres, many of which are derived from natural materials. CHAT's ongoing community programme Seed to Textile has been tracing the roots of textile production since 2019 and exploring the contemporary significance of the relationship between textiles, humanity and the nature world. Stepping into the 4th year of the programme, we extend our experiences and learnings from the community to the younger generation in local schools to nurture our young Seeders. We […]
Find out more »Seed to Wellness: Morning Yoga in Nature
Ticket $160｜RSVP Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in a harmonious breathing and yoga session that transforms your museum experience before public hours! Starting from the rooftop farm of The Mills, participants will enjoy the refreshing fragrance of nature as we pick fresh dye plants and incorporate their essence into our breathing exercises followed by a guided tour to CHAT’s Seed to Textile exhibition. Then, together we will step into The D. H. Chen Foundation […]
Find out more »Indigo Coat Rack Woodworking Workshop
Ticket $480｜RSVP Want to build your own wooden furniture? Step into the innovative world of craftsmanship with us and join the wooden coat rack making workshop with local artist studio Mudwork. Participants will learn to craft and build a full-size wooden coat rack with adjustable hooks and paint it with naturally grown indigo and natural dyes. Indigo is not only a vibrant dye for textiles, but a natural wonder with insect-repellent properties and antibacterial compound that can prolong the lifespan […]
Find out more »CNY Screen Printed Tote Bag
Ticket $480｜RSVP Gung Hei Fat Choi! Come play with a range of Lunar New Year inspired motifs at CHAT Studio. In this workshop, participants will learn to use screen printing techniques and tricks to create their own textile print. Participants can choose from a range of screen printing motifs and ink colours to create their own unique layered design. After printing the textile, each participant will learn to sew the piece into a basic tote bag to showcase their creativity […]
Find out more »Make Your Own Raglan Sleeve Dress in Marimekko Fabric
Ticket $1,200｜RSVP Ever dreamt of making your own clothes? In this workshop, participants will learn to follow a versatile pattern to make a long sleeve dress. Perfect for the cooler months (or Hong Kong’s air conditioning!), its raglan sleeve design makes it very comfortable and its front patch pockets ensure you have room to carry all your essentials. Inspired by the geometric cuts of many traditional Asian wardrobes, this basic shape can be worn by everyone and is easily adapted […]
Find out more »Make Your Own Trench Coat in Marimekko Fabric
Ticket $1,200｜RSVP Ever dreamt of making your own clothes? In this workshop, participants will learn to follow a simple pattern to make a lightweight belted trench coat. Just in time for the inter-seasonal weather, this easy statement piece will become your spring favourite! Inspired by the geometric cuts of many traditional Asian wardrobes, this basic shape can be worn by everyone and is easily adapted to reflect your creativity and fashion flair. During the workshop, participants will learn to sew […]
Find out more »Of the Same Root: CHAT with BUAISOU Interns
Free Admission｜RSVP In winter 2022, CHAT openly recruited indigo lovers from Hong Kong to participate in the BUAISOU Internship Programme 2023. The talk will feature artists Antonia Cheung and Chan Pei, as they share their 3-month immersion in BUAISOU's studio and farms in Tokushima. From cultivating natural dyes, harvesting and fermentation, to the intricate dyeing process, we will unravel the lesser-known stories behind Japanese indigo production and explore the potential of developing natural dyeing in Hong Kong. The exclusive 3-month […]
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