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2 months ago | 
culture-hongkong.com | Martin Wray |Cammy Yiu |Shek Man |Victoria Mae Martyn
Quiver and bow case used by the Qianlong Emperor Armour and helmet of the Plain Yellow Banner troop, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Deer-hunting whistle with dragons Saddle with dragons used by Hong Taiji, Later Jin dynasty “The Suppression of Rebels in Zhenxiong Prefecture in Yunnan” Qianlong-period replica of the helmet used by Nurhaci Tally of ‘Dispatching Troops of Vanguard and Guards Brigade’ 190 artefacts are included in The Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition: The Art of Armaments – Qing...
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2 months ago | 
culture-hongkong.com | Martin Wray |Cammy Yiu |Ingrid Piper |Genevieve Hilton
Pablo Picasso explored printmaking throughout his career, creating over 2,400 prints. This exhibition showcases his diverse techniques and artistic evolution. From early works influenced by Cubism to later thematic explorations like the circus and bullfights, Picasso’s prints offer insights into his personal life, artistic relationships and the impact of historical and cultural influences.
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2 months ago | 
culture-hongkong.com | Martin Wray |Cammy Yiu |Victoria Mae Martyn
Frogtopia Arch, 2016, Frog King and Frog QueenHome with a View, Lucia N.Y. Cheung, 2003Morning Dynamics, Remi Rough, 2018, Quarry Bay MTR stationInvader, 2017, Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui“Emperor of Kowloon” Tsang Tsou Choi (1:12th scale), Ian ChoimAnonymous graffiti, Aberdeen Street, CentralHong Kong’s forgotten lanes and alleys have been transformed into street art sites and vibrant hubs of creativity.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Cammy Yiu |Victoria Mae Martyn |Martin Wray
Central seen from Kowloon, Brian Brake. Voyage Through Time, curated by Edward StokesBrian Brake photographing. Photo provided by Edward StokesHedda Morrison in Beijing. Photo provided by Edward StokesWomen shifting sand, Hedda Morrison.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Cammy Yiu |Victoria Mae Martyn |Martin Wray
Elaborate Qing dynasty flourishes appear now and thenSaguaro cacti and slender ephedraA shadowy nook beside the Tower PoolA dense rubber plant grows beside the breezewayFrank Lloyd Wright, the greatest American architect of all time pioneered organic architecture and cultivated a legacy for his design philosophy by mentoring the next generation of American architects. From era-defining public commissions such as the Solomon R.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Cammy Yiu |Martin Wray |Genevieve Hilton
Sunset view from the iron footbridgeLocally produced salted fish and shrimpGrilled oysters and garlicThe Veranda at the Heritage HotelThe allure of Tai O is more than stilt houses over tide movements. Although I’ve visited before, I sought a deeper dive into the historical story of this ancient village. With camera and curiosity in place, I travelled the easy way – by bus, which sped along the road connecting Tung Chung to south Lantau. The ride over the mountain took about forty minutes.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Cammy Yiu |Victoria Mae Martyn |Martin Wray
Gauri Gill, Prix Pictet photographyRagnar Axelsson, Prix Pictet PhotographyYael Martinez, Prix Pictet PhotographyRichard Renaldi, Prix Pictet PhotographyFederico Rios Escobar, Prix Pictet photographyGera Artemova, Prix Pictet photographyThe Prix Pictet photography exhibitions showcase exceptional talent by photographers with an extensive body of work while at the same time putting a human face to the issue of sustainability.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Martin Wray |Cammy Yiu |Victoria Mae Martyn
Cai Guo-Qiang’s cAI: Soul Scan exhibitionHaving Fun at the Fun Fun KartIt is cliché to say a change is as good as a rest, but when one only has a few days break, an excursion to Macau is an easy and logical choice. With the weather becoming mild, a two-day retreat to Macau is manageable. Our neighbour, just one hour south, with its Portuguese heritage, radically differs from Hong Kong and so offers the potential for that cliched change-rest.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Cammy Yiu |Martin Wray |Ingrid Piper
Large bronze basin with coiled snake-dragon design, Year of the SnakeDishes with the celestial master and the Five Poisonous CreaturesExhibition view, Year of the SnakeRubbings of stone carvings with yin-yang immortal figuresA leaf from the album Dragon-boat festivalA leaf from the album Animals, Ju Lian, (1828-1904), Year of the SnakeThe lunar New Year of the Snake commences on 29 January 2025 and ends on16 February 2026.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
culture-hongkong.com | Martin Wray
Still life under the lamp, 1962 © Succession Picasso, DACS, London 2024Pike II, 1959 © Succession PicassoLeaping bulls, 1950 © Succession Picasso, DACS, London 2024Figure, 1948 © Succession Picasso, DACS, London 2024Picasso, his work and his audience, 1968 © Succession PicassoPicasso was the most influential artist of the twentieth century.
