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May 2022
(Un)winding: Spinning East Asia Response Forum 4343
On 14 and 15 May 2022, CHAT will host (Un)winding: Spinning East Asia Response Forum in response to the Spinning East Asia exhibition series with guest curator Dr Pan Lu from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Conducted over 5 online sessions, this forum invites scholars and curators from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea not only to interpret and respond to artworks created by the participating artists in the exhibitions, but also to share their knowledge and experiences…
Find out more »BUILD_CMYK: Upcycling Workshop 4343
Ticket $680 | RSVP Did you know that plastic PET bottles – those sitting at the bottom of your rubbish bin right now – are full of creative and sustainable potential? Those disposable bottles could actually be spun into fibre and woven into pliable cloth, ready for an upcycle transformation with a snip, snap of your scissors! In this workshop, participants will make an item of clothing by repurposing fabrics from Nagashima Rikako’s artwork SCRAP_CMYK, a series of lightweight curtains…
Find out more »Flowers of the Motherland 4343
Free Admission｜RSVP Come join us for a unique immersive experience at CHAT after-hours, and experience contemporary dance, art installations and craftsmanship! Interested in the traditional craftsmanship of silk-flower-making and its modern day productions, Shanghai-based artist Wang Yiquan's research examines the complex cultural implications interwoven into silk flower production. Flowers of the Motherland is an immersive experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration, seamlessly blending traditional and modern productivity, nature and artificiality, and celebrates the creative processes of Wang Yiquan and collaborator Hong Kong dance…
Find out more »CHAT x M+ Art Bus Tour 4343
Free Admission｜RSVP Hop on the CHAT x M+ Art Bus Tour running 27-29 May and take a guided journey to CHAT at The Mills and M+, Hong Kong’s landmark cultural attractions. On these free bus tours, let CHAT and M+ insiders introduce you to the historical and cultural insights about the Tsuen Wan and West Kowloon districts depending on your itinerary. Participants also receive an exclusivemap highlighting not-to-be-missed hidden gems around Tsuen Wan! CHAT is the art centre located at the…
Find out more »Make Your Own Shift Dress 4343
Ticket $580｜RSVP Ever dreamt of being able to make your own clothes? In this workshop, learn to follow a basic pattern to make a shift dress which is comfortable to wear and well suited to all seasons. Inspired by the straight cuts of many Asian dress traditions, this basic shape can be easily adapted to reflect your creativity and fashion flair. During the workshop, participants will learn to cut and sew a basic dress shape. Experience Level: This activity…
Find out more »June 2022
CHAT with Artist: Ho Rui An 4343
Deposit $50｜RSVP for the physical talk Click here to register for Zoom webinar During his time as CHAT’s Artist-in-Residence, artist and writer Ho Rui An began investigation into the development of the textile industry in Hong Kong and Greater China. The video work Lining narrates Hong Kong’s transformation into a post-industrial city through historical material and interviews with former factory workers and managers, interwoven with images of Guangdong and Hong Kong. In this sharing Ho will discuss the making of Lining, a work…
Find out more »Art Beyond Sight: Audio Description Art Experience 4343
Ticket $120 | RSVP Audio description is an effective communication tool for visually impaired people to receive visual information. How can we increase the accessibility of visual images and interpret visual art through audio interpretation and imagination? Join us in the exploration of art appreciation through listening. In this experiential workshop, participants will encounter and experience an audio-based artwork in a blindfolded format. Through the experience, we invite participants to challenge and expand their imagination through listening, an alternative way…
Find out more »Curator Talk: Where is Central Asia? Movement, Senses, Aesthetics 4343
Free Admission｜RSVP Out of the dramatic political and social changes following the Soviet dissolution, a vibrant art scene began to take shape in the diverse region of Central Asia, which has started to garner the world’s attention. Artists from this region have been reflecting on and reimagining existing socio-cultural structures by offering new aesthetic models. Alexandra Tsay, an independent curator from Kazakhstan and CHAT’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence, will share her insights on the contemporary artistic landscape of Central Asia, addressing both concepts and aesthetics. In this curator…
Find out more »Notes to Rebecca Pan 4343
Engage closely with Rebecca Pan's archive at CHAT Arcade, where you can flip through selected news clipping reproductions and write a short message to the cultural icon herself. Rebecca once said that ‘flipping through news clippings collection is not only enjoyable, but also provides a chance to reflect and to become a better self’. In this regard, we encourage visitors to also use writing as a method to broaden understanding and personal interpretations of the exhibition With the Sun, She…
Find out more »A Sea (Dis)placed: Family Creative Reading Workshop 4343
Ticket $120 | RSVP Explore the mysterious underwater world of East Asia and expand your imagination! The exhibition Spinning East Asia Series II: A Net (Dis)entangled showcases a variety of artworks which explore the geographical and social boundaries of East Asia regions, while some artists reimagine the discourse of the ocean through arts. From the displaying artworks to picture books, children will learn about the interconnected geographical history of East Asia and ways to become creative global citizens! To cultivate…
Find out more »Make Your Own Dress in Marimekko Fabric 4343
Ticket $780 | RSVP Ever dreamt of making your own clothes? In this workshop, learn to follow a versatile pattern to make a dress for all seasons. Inspired by the straight cuts of many traditional Asian wardrobes, this basic shape can be easily adapted to reflect your creativity and fashion flair. During the workshop, participants will learn to cut and sew a basic dress by themselves. Experience level: Suitable for participants aged 16 or above. This activity is better suited…
Find out more »July 2022
Make Your Own Object Puppet: Family Storytelling Workshop 4343
Ticket $120 | RSVP Make your own puppet out of found objects and bring fairy tales to life! Li Qingyue‘s paintings reinterprets the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty by visualising the sound, space and time of the story. Inspired by the artist’s innovative storytelling, parent and child will create a character from the story using everyday objects. We invite families to come and explore reality and imagination and make a unique artwork with a creative and personal touch! By strengthening…
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