Tai Kwun Contemporary is excited to present the second edition of Open the Box. Returning to Tai Kwun for the summer, Open the Box 2025: Bloom of Light continues a project that opens up gallery and white cube spaces, typically reserved for curators and artists. Running from 5 July to 3 August 2025, this special event reverses roles, inviting audience aged five or above to become the artist and craft with fellow visitors and participants.

Exploring innovative approaches to community engagement, Open the Box offers up an alternative to conventional programming that has the potential to shape the future of museums. Led by Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki, Bloom of Light is part of the artist’s ongoing Echoes Infinity series. This vibrant and engaging interactive installation invites participants to create floral motifs and patterns throughout an ever-growing gallery space, exploring themes of memory, time, and the creation of light in collaboration with the audience.

Co-creation Period: 5 - 27 July Ticketed Admission: $180 || $240 

Public Viewing Period: 29 July – 3 August

Closing Ceremony: 3 August 4pm –7pm

Venue address: 3/F, JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun

Currently on view, Movana Chen: Knitting Conversations is a monumental installation by artist Movana Chen reflecting on female labour, personal and shared memories, material transformation, and time. Originally conceived as a participatory work, Knitting Conversations was first exhibited in 2013 where audience members were invited to contribute to the work by bringing along a treasured book to shred into yarn, as the artist and participants knitted and conversed. This August, Movana Chen invites visitors to participate and exchange personal stories under the installation, experiencing a unique connection with others.

Artist Movana Chen will be facilitating the experience at M+ on designated weekends on 17, and 18 August, 14:00–17:30.

The event is free for valid exhibition ticket holders. Please retain a copy of your ticket to facilitate your entry to the gallery. Please see 'Get Tickets' for details. Participants are invited to bring a map that can be shredded to participate in the public workshop.

To explore the intrinsic relationship between textiles and the environment, CHAT launched the community programme Seed to Textile in 2019, which has since been tracing textile manufacturing to its origin through planting and art making. In this year's programme, Guangzhou-based artist collective BOLOHO leads a six-month participatory art project that delves into the interactions between nature and the intricate cultural landscape in urban farming.

BOLOHO has initiated research and creative works on state-owned huaqiao nongchang (overseas Chinese farms), which were established to accommodate returned overseas Chinese between the 1950s and China's reform and opening up, examining the farms' deep connection with immigrant communities in Hong Kong.

Venue address: MILL6 Foundation The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan

This 2 session workshop will take participants through the fundamentals of presenting their works in an exhibition to create a compelling narrative. Participants will engage in conversations around conceptualising an exhibition, space, layout, materials and programmes. Participants will put these ideas into practice by working on and presenting an exhibition plan for their existing projects.

Rundown

19:00 – 19:30  Participants to work on their assignment / Consultation with facilitator

19:30 – 21:00  Group review & peer feedback

21:00 – 22:00  Moving forward: Engaging the community & Importance of exhibition programmes

22:00 – 22:30  Tidying up

Deposit: HKD 300*

*Please note that this workshop is open to confirmed participants only. Participants who have received email confirmation must settle the participation fee within the deadline. The admin fee charged by Eventbrite shall be borne by participants. Tickets are non-transferable.

*Refundable only upon attendance. The admin fee charged by Eventbrite shall be borne by participants. Absentees are not allowed for any refunds.

Registration link Click here

23.10 - 24.10.2023

19:00 - 22:00 Each day

Venue address: L2-02, JCCAC, 30 Pak Tin Street, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon

India by the Bay is a week-long celebration of Indian art and culture co-presented by Teamwork Arts and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, with the support of the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong. The festival features literature, music, food, dance and theatre, encompassing both the contemporary and classic.

The Festival is dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships between India and Hong Kong. It is a unique opportunity for the people of Hong Kong to experience and engage with India’s rich cultural heritage.

•SAT OCT 7 AT ASIA SOCIETY: Author Francesca Cartier, direct descendant of Cartier’s founding family, and Radhikaraje Gaekwad, the Maharani of Baroda, discuss Cartier’s creations for Indian royalty. 

•SUN OCT 8 AT ASIA SOCIETY: Wellness Sunday, a full day of events that nourish the mind, body & soul. Wellness Sunday will feature chanting, pranayama, Iyengar yoga, storytelling, music and poetry for individual guests as well as families.  

•MON OCT 9 AT ASIA SOCIETY: A presentation by private collector Romi Lamba with rare access to his astounding collection of antique Kashmir and European shawls woven in the 1800s. 

•WED OCT 11 AT ASIA SOCIETY: An evening of music and cross-cultural collaboration featuring sitar player Pandit Shubhendra Rao, cellist Saskia Rao-de Haas, pipa player Belle Shiu (with permission of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra) and guitarist Tjoe Man Cheung.

•THU OCT 12 AT ASIA SOCIETY: A literary evening exploring India’s push for eminence in world affairs. Editors Bibek Debroy and C. Raja Mohan discuss the acclaimed book, Grasping Greatness. The evening will be moderated by Ajay Kapur,  Head of Asia Pacific & GEMs Strategy Research at Bank of America Securities.

•FRI OCT 13 AT ASIA SOCIETY: A candid conversation with award-winning actor, television director and author Neena Gupta and her daughter, fashion designer and actor Masaba - both stars of the Netflix series, 'Masaba Masaba'. They'll discuss fashion, film and family with Sanjoy K. Roy. A bit more about their Netflix show here. 

•SAT OCT 14 AT XIQU CENTRE: An original, Broadway-style musical drama titled ‘Bollywood Love Story’, performed in English, for one night only at Xiqu Centre. 

•SUN OCT 15 AT ASIA SOCIETY: And finally, a gala dinner that takes guests on a culinary journey across India, with Chef Piku of New Delhi’s beloved restaurant, Jamun. 

Details and full programme

Venue address: 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty

Sunsmith is pleased to present Special Summer Exhibition and Workshop “Old Meets New – A Story of Old Mine Cut Diamonds”, which will run from 21 July to 31 August 2023. The themed exhibition with experiential workshops invites visitors to explore the design, history, and value of old mine cut diamonds, and showcases the allure of its timeless beauty through historical books, prints and maps, a variety of loose diamonds, and over 10 pieces of jewellery created by Sunsmith. As part of the ongoing series by DAWN Jewellery and Sunsmith, the immersive experience will encompass a tour of the exhibition, along with a hands-on workshop to learn about the process in creating old mine cut diamonds.
Old mine cut diamonds continue to be highly sought-after by jewellery enthusiasts around the world. Contrary to the uniformity of modern round brilliants, the old mine cut’s distinctive shape and vintage charm makes them a much-coveted choice for collectors looking for one-of-a-kind engagement rings and jewellery. Through the workshop experience, participants will learn the cutting techniques used to create these diamonds, the factors that contribute to their value, and why people continue to seek them out today.

Each workshop session will last for one hour and can accomodate a maximum of 4-6 pax. The workshop is on a first come first served basis, please register for the workshop here (available for registration on 20 July 2023)

Venue address: Sunsmith, 1/F, 17 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay

The SHOUT Art Hub and Gallery of Hong Kong is pleased to present BID FAREWELL, a Szabotage solo showcase. The artist’s largest exhibition of works to date, the prolific show displays over 40 original artworks and is Szabotage’s final gift to Hong Kong before he moves on to new adventures. This, free to attend, unique auction-based retrospective mega-show offers everyone the chance to bid (farewell) on a Szabotage artwork, with the highest bids winning an artwork.

Szabotage will also host two exclusive stencil workshops during the show, where lucky guests will receive a demonstration and an interactive experience with the opportunity to spray their own stencil language masterpiece. He will also give guided tours all bookable online and prior registration is essential. The exhibition celebrates Szabotage’s prolific, eight-year creative journey in Hong Kong, depicting the city through his eyes. The masterpieces encompass the artist’s deep love for this extraordinary place and its iconic symbols, humour, popular culture, as well as Szabotage’s notorious koi fish and infamous stencil language. Works are bright, buoyant celebrations of colorful energy and attitude.

Auction bids will be accepted over the three week duration of the show, with final bids sealed at 8pm on 23rd November at the closing party.

Exclusive workshops:
Sunday 6th November 2.30-4.00pm
Friday 18th November 2.30-4.00pm

Szabotage guided tours:
Wed 9th Nov 7pm
Sat 12th Nov 3pm
Sun 13th Nov 11am
Wed 16th Nov 7pm
Sun 20th Nov 11am
Wed 23rd Nov 3pm

Closing Party & Final Bids
23rd November 6-9pm

Gallery address: Shop 109-112, 1/f, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay

It’s winter, the season of “Tai Kwun Circus Plays”! During the Christmas and New Year holidays, our city’s circus artists will join acrobatic veterans from around the world to present an array of dreamy, exciting, and innovative circus performances and workshops.

Flotados (Spain) │ 15–19.12.2021 7:30pm

Created by the prize-winning Spanish troupe David Moreno Cia. & Cristina Calleja, Flotados is an otherworldly outdoor circus performance that will  take over the Parade Ground during Tai Kwun’s Circus Plays. Performing from a grand piano suspended a gravity-defying 8 metres overhead, two performers tell an enchanting love story through music, dance, acrobatics and video projections. Take a step back and look into the night sky, follow the elegant moves of the performers and immerse yourself in a universe of dreams. A romantic and holistic aerial dance is set to kick start an amazing Christmas for Tai Kwun guests.

The ChristMice Cracker (Hong Kong) │ 24–27.12.2021

Inspired by the classical ballet The Nutcracker,  Hong Kong’s own, home-grown physical theatre troupe TS Crew  expands its most dramatic “battle” scene  to create The ChristMice Cracker. With local flavours sprinkled to this classic, the exhilarating outdoor performance features lion dance, Chinese Opera, circus, acrobats, and beatboxing, as well as street performance spirits including unicycles, stilts and fire-breathing. Performed by a dozen of highly skilled local artists, this hybrid work of theatre, gala and contemporary circus is set to turn the Parade Ground into the dreamland of Clara and the Prince with a unique “Hong Kong” twist over the Christmas long weekend.

Ting-koo-ki Mad Skills Battle (Hong Kong x Taiwan) │31.12.2021–02.01.2022

Returning to Tai Kwun for the third year, Ting-Koo-Ki Mad Skills Battle and Gala are the most exciting circus party to showcase local and Taiwanese circus talents on the  outdoor stage in the Parade Ground. Taking place over the New Year, the Gala celebrates each individual performer’s  edgiest acts, before they participate in the Battle to win the audience’s vote in one-on-one challenges.

A co-produced circus movie, Isabella by Tai Kwun and Hsingho Co., will also be presented online in the New Year. Directed by Portuguese circus artist Ricardo S. Mendes, the film features circus talents from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Portugal, Italy and France along with their unique props. The film presents a touching story of circus performers’ lives as they exist as both human beings and artists

CircusCracker Workshops │24.12.2021–02.01.2022

From Christmas Eve to the New Year, a series of workshops echoing the theme of “Nutcracker” will be available to the public, free-of-charge. Participants will first enjoy the demonstration by the professional artists, before they learn and experience the crafts and tricks first-hand. Designed for families, the CircusCracker Workshops encompass crystal ball, Kendama, puppet-making and more. Join and challenge yourself this season to unleash the untapped potential within you!

Circus Camp for Professionals│01–02.01.2022

Returning with critical acclaim, the world’s leading juggling company Gandini Juggling will host another year of advanced training workshop for local jugglers and choreographers. SeanGandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, the Artistic Directors of the company, will take their recent workLIFE, inspired by Merce Cunningham, as the lead to explore the concept of “layering” as well as the relationship between choreography and contemporary circus.

From 14 May - 27 June 2021, K11 MUSEA celebrates the city’s annual art festival with a multitude of exhibitions, Art Karnival tours and workshops whilst exploring the world of gourmet and design through an artistic lens. With a vision to foster the city’s art scene and propagate culture amongst the community, K11 MUSEA’s Art Karnival is an inclusive month-long celebration for everyone with an appreciation for the arts. A highlight of the month is Asia’s first showcase of Rose II, an 8.5 metre steel rose rising from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbourfront by Isa Genzken. Just a few steps away from this spectacular sculpture, discover a world of art that evokes a sense of humour and surprise with the interactive ‘Rose’s Allure’ artistic activation. For collectors, don’t miss the worldwide exclusive launch of GUFRAMINI® PINK EDITION and world’s first launch of BROKEN SERIES PINK EDITION at MUSE EDITION and the launch of Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection by Adrian Cheng and John Dodelande.
For art lovers, visit K11 Art Foundation’s showcases including In Just a Blink of an Eye, the iconic installation by Chinese contemporary artist Xu Zhen, City as Studio publication and Calligraphy Rhapsody – Retrospective Exhibition of Georges Mathieu co-presented with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau.

Venue address: K11 Musea, TST