With Lunar New Year on the doorstep, it's as good a time as any to look back ... way back.
Decadent days For a merging of modern art and Hong Kong's decadent past, head for Lantau Island's Sea Ranch - a now largely forgotten luxury resort that was once a haven for the suave and debonair.
To spark a little life into the old buildings, organiser Andy Kwong has opened Winter Salon - a gallery of works by six contemporary local artists, set on Sea Ranch's beachfront.
Sea Ranch, itself a relic of colonial architecture, harks back to the 1970s when it served as an opulent retreat for playboys and pleasure-seekers. However, since the development of other parts of Lantau, the area has been largely deserted. Yet the nostalgic atmosphere lingers.
Within the walls of the seaside resort, the Winter Salon will feature the works of Gerard Bookle, Oliver C.M. Chan, Michael Clements, Lam Wai Kit, Mary Padua and Paulina Wong - a group of artists whose works include conceptual art, impressionist pieces, black and white drawings and photography.
To start your adventure, get one of the free ferries at Queen's Pier for a ride to the island, where it's a short walk along the beach to the ranch. Mon-Fri, by appointment only, tel: 2989 1231. On weekends, the gallery is open to all visitors. Ferries leave at 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 6pm and 8pm, with an extra 10am ferry on Sundays.