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David Watkins

Exhibitions

Alias: Xianggang

South China Morning Postphotographer Dustin Shum presents Hong Kong through his own  Mon-Sat noon-10pm (closed Sun). Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends today

Gibberish

Students from the Sichuan Fine Art Institute demonstrate  why mixed-up computing codes have special significance to them. Karin Weber Gallery, 32A Staunton St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004 or www.karinwebergallery.com. Ends today

Kwok Ying: In The Jungle

More than 15 new paintings and installations, including conventional mixed-media works as well as an experimental project, focusing on animal patterns and senses. Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed Sun and public holidays). Inquiries: 2121 2270 or  www.grottofineart.com. Ends today

Exposure

John McArthur's debut exhibition of drawings and paintings of the human body presents a look at how we personalise our world via perception. He calls his work 'making marks using a variety of tools'. Studio 8, 8B Kamcourt Building, 60-62 Bonham Strand East Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2540 6267 or www.studio8hk.net. Until Jul 12

Red Babies

Chinese artist Yu Chen provides an insight into how aspects of portraiture are now a major part of Chinese contemporary art. Her method is to parody the revolutionary styles of old, replacing the faces of leaders with podgy-faced babies. Funny yet unsettling. Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm (closed on Sun and public holidays). Inquiries: 2869 8802  or gallery@schoeni.com.hk.  Until Jul 14

Milieu Perversions

Hong Kong artist Craig Yu (City Of Light) explores ideas of blind faith and examines the ways in which people base life-changing decisions on their unquestioned beliefs in religious, corporate or governmental organisations, and how media imagery plays an important role in forming these beliefs. Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat, 2pm-6pm (closed Sun). Goethe Gallery, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Free. Inquiries: 2829 9916. Until July 16

My Beautiful Hong Kong

Marques de Jadraque, who was commissioned to paint Pope John Paul II in 1982, has cast his gaze over Hong Kong, proving  this place is one of the most visually striking in the world.  Art films are screened continuously on Saturdays.  10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane (off Old Bailey St), SoHo, Central. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11.30am-6pm. Inquiries 2810 0063. Until Jul 19

Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon - Alchemy

'Thailand's best abstract artist'  paints works filled with energy and emotion. This is the last show at the Chouinard. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. Chouinard Gallery, G/F, No 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072 or www.chouinardgallery.com. Until Jul 19

Pure

A showcase of new talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the moody, abstract works of Waldemar Kolbusz, as well as new works by  artists including Mariko Jesse, Tim Hall, Gavin Tu and Yumi Koarry Yung. Galerie Martini, Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. 1/F Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or www.galeriemartini.com.  Until Aug 23

Meaning, Par Chance?

Adrian Young has been involved in visual communications all his career  as a designer in Britain, Hong Kong and Australia. This exhibition is the culmination of nine months in Hong Kong. 5 OPT Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818 or info@5opt.com.hk

City And Country Life: China Around The May Fourth  Movement

The result of numerous trips to China between 1908 and 1932 by US social scientist Sidney  Gamble (1890-1968), who pioneered the use of photography as part of a social study. The 200 images on show capture the lifestyles of ordinary Chinese as well as significant moments such as the May Fourth Movement. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm (closed Tue); Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Ends Oct

Performing Arts

Summer Piano Fiesta III - Jean-Yves Thibaudet

The French pianist's flamboyant style earned him the opportunity to record Ravel's complete works for solo piano . Here he will perform Ravel's Le Tombeau De Couperin and Piano Concerto In G, as well as Beethoven's Symphony No 7. Today, 8pm. Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $280, 190, 120, 90. Inquiries: 2312 6103

Priscilla Chan In Concert

The singer will perform some of her greatest hits. Today-Sun, 8.15pm. $400, $280, $200, $100. HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd,  Hunghom.

Inquiries: 2355 7234

Shaolin Martial Arts

The acrobatic monks of the Songshan Shaolin Temple of China demonstrate their supreme strength and agility . Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai. Tomorrow, 2pm-3.30pm and 7.30pm-9.30pm, Kowloon Park Sports Centre, 22 Austin Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. Free tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis. Inquiries: 2724 3344



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