Exhibitions
Murmur - Works By Lam Laam Jaffa
The mixed-media artist makes three-dimensional wooden objects to question the relationship between modern technology and traditional tools. Lam asks whether a tool that looses its function becomes useless or something more interesting. Daily, 9am-10pm. Main Foyer, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. Inquiries: 2521 3008 or
www.artistneighbourhood.info Until Aug 29 Series Three: Runaway Tee Design promotion organisation, Habitus, presents its third exhibition which aims to show how the traditional t-shirt could be designed from myriad perspectives. Thur-Fri, 6pm-8pm, Sat 2pm-7pm. 3/F Win Hing House, 38 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2973 0231. Until Aug 30
Rotational Summer Exhibition Schoeni's annual summer exhibition rotates more than 200 oil paintings by neo-realists, Wang Yi Dong, Zhu Yi Yong and Zhang Li, as well as postmodernists, Chen Yu, Shui Mei and Zhang Lin Hai. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central and G/F, 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802 or
www.schoeni.com.hk. Until Sep 8
Realm Of Sentiment The fifth exhibition since the formation of the Creative Figure Studio in 1995, shows members' paintings and sculptures exploring human relationships and the environment that surrounds us.Today, 10am-6pm. HK Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Hall, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2719 4027
Happy Variations In Chinese Ink These 'newcomers' exhibit paintings and calligraphy. The graduates are from art classes held by St James's Settlement continuing education programmes for elderly people. Tomorrow to Fri, 11am-7pm, HK Station Airport Express, Central. Inquiries:
[email protected]. Until Aug 14 Impression Of Tang Dynasty Shanghainese artist Wang Jian's bright, textured oil paintings offer a modern twist on a traditional style, and depict women dancing and children at play. Mon-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. J Gallery, The Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062 or
www.jgallery. com.hk. Until Fri A Softer Palette Vietnamese painter Do Man presents his subtle works focusing mainly on his homeland's tranquil countryside. Despite his failing eyesight, fellow countryman Trinh Thanh Tung gives a perspective on the mystique of the female image. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or
[email protected]. Until Aug 21 Dynamic Balance Of Art Nina Pryde exhibits 16 large format pieces that mix abstraction with geometric design. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun closed. SCS, Central Learning Centre, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3111 7222. Until Aug 29 Summer Loves Following on from his group exhibition earlier this year, Vietnamese artist Tran Quoc Vinh is back with a solo show depicting women performing the most mundane of tasks, but stylised in such a way they are beautiful, sensual and arresting. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, closed Sun. hkfineart.com Gallery, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322. Until Aug 30 Change For Eminent Huang Hui's series of abstract paintings encapsulates the atmosphere of Chinese opera stars. 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189. Until Aug 31 75 Years Of Broadcasting In Hong Kong To mark its 75 years of broadcasting, RTHK and the Museum of History present a range of artefacts from equipment, to album covers. Aug 13-Sept 22. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042
City And Country Life: China Around The May Fourth Movement Images from China between 1908 and 1932 by social scientist Sidney Gamble who pioneered photography use as part of social study. His pictures capture the lifestyles of ordinary Chinese as well as significant moments such as the May Fourth Movement. Mon, Wed-Sat (closed Tue) 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Until Oct 6 Alan Chan - The Art Of Living Alan Chan is known for combining traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design. This exhibition features his signature Mr Chan Tea House. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188 or hkheritage.museum. Until Oct 27