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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions
Bertrand Lavier
Twenty-five years of work by the French artist who uses found objects as materials to challenge the concept of art. Today, 10.30am-7pm, or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends today
Beyond Presumption
Joey Leung Ka-yin's cynical comics resemble Chinese ink painting.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31c-d Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends tomorrow
Photos by Roland Fischer
The German conceptual artist's portraits and architectural images suggest characteristics of early modernist abstract painting.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.goethe.de/hongkong. Ends Sat
Mushroom Cloud
Gade's  paintings reflect the current state of Tibetan society.  Today-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Sat
The Exquisite Pirate
Australian artist Sally Smart's surrealistic installation traces the history of female pirates.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, Sat until 6pm, or by appointment, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F 6-10b Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Sat
Crack of Dawn
Qiu Deshu's abstract landscapes based on ink paintings of the 12th century Southern Song dynasty. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Galley, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Jun 8
Nocturne
Alfred Ko Chi-keung expresses his solitude through black and white photos of Hong Kong street scenes at night. Tue-Sun, 11am-10pm, Lumenvisum, Unit L2-10, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Sham Shui Po. Inquiries: 9040 3877. Ends Jun 9
New Works by Gao Xingjian
Features 25 ink paintings by the Paris-based 2000 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature. Part of Le French May and Gao Xingjian Arts Festival. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Jun 11
Mobility - Chinese is a Plus
French-German artist couple Sylvie Boisseau and Frank Westermeyer explore how public space is invaded by language. Part of Le French May. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Jun 13
Beijing Hutong
Wilson Ho's photos of traditional alleys in Beijing. Daily, 8am-9pm, Linkbridge, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Jun 13
Paris 1730-1930: A Taste for China
Features 170 works of Chinese porcelain, lacquer, bronze, furniture, drawing, print and painting acquired in 18th-20th century Paris, from the collections of Musee Guimet, the Louvre Museum, Musee d'Orsay and the Centre Pompidou. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 15
From New Year Prints to Propaganda Posters
A look at recent Chinese history through the collections of China Archives of Publications, HK Museum of History and HK Heritage Museum, dating from the 1950s. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Jun 16
Yue Minjun
Thirteen pieces from his 'Contemporary Terracotta Warriors' sculpture series. Daily, 10am-10pm, Open Piazza, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8934. Ends Jun 16
Enchanted Paradise
Multimedia artist Qing Qing's light installation made of fibreglass and objects of different forms and functions. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Jun 16
Movements of Vivaldi
Peng Jih-E's photos visualise Vivaldi's composition Four Seasons. Mon-Thu, 1.30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat until 12.30am, Culture Club Gallery, 15 Lower Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2127 7936. Ends Jun 28
The Spirits of Nature
French artist Katarina Monnier's abstract oils highlight the use of colour and composition. Opening reception  today, 6pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Jun 28
Configurational Force
Daniel Lau Chak-Kwong, Sunny Wang and Wai Bong Koon's modern adaptations of traditional Chinese media such as ink painting, calligraphy, seal carving and glass sculpture. Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm, or by appointment, Blue Lotus Gallery, Unit 24, 5/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends Jun 29
This Brutal House
Simon Birch's installation incorporates performance, video, painting and Wing Shya's photography, encapsulating the problems of modern living.  Thu-Sun, noon-5pm, or by appointment, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Annex and Art Projects, 6/F Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2810 0161. Ends Jun 30
Beyond Definition
Works by Singapore artist Jessie Lim traverse ceramics, sculpture and installation. By appointment, Koru Contemporary Art, Unit 1604, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 9120 4264. Ends Jul 19
Digit@logue
Artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland, including Hung Keung, Hector Rodriguez and Kingsley Ng, present digital media works created over the past two decades. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 20
The Vollard Suite
Picasso's 100 intaglio prints on diverse themes, with an emphasis on classical and neo-classical subjects. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham St, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jul 20
The Screening
Ariane Michel's site specific film installation plays with the gallery space. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-3pm, 4pm-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505.
Ends Aug 9
The Exotic Spirit
About 40 paintings of natural scenery by Chiu Sai-kwong, a student of Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum,
1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Nov 17
Performing Arts
Ethereal Vibrations
The Consulate General of India presents an Odissi classical dance performance by Sharmila Biswas and Troupe.  Today, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2528 4028
From Korea to Coldplay
Kassia Youth HK's teenage choir perform from musicals to pop and Korean folk songs.  Today, 8pm, Union Church, 22a Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$160, HK$100 (children). Inquiries: 2575 3931
The Punchline Comedy Club
Andre Vincent, Dave Fulton and Paul Sinha perform stand-up. In English. Today-Sat, 9pm, Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2827 7777
A Celebration of Spanish Music
Guitarist Esteban Antonio and  pianist Warren Wills play fusion music with a Spanish spirit.  Wills performs solo today; duet  tomorrow-Sat. Shows at 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members and students). Inquiries: 2521 7251
L'Empereur du Chant (rerun)
Jim Chim Sui-man's one-man show, in which he sings, dances and mimics local pop stars.  In Cantonese.  Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sat-Jun 8, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$170-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Tuesdays with Morrie
Chung Ying Theatre's play based on Mitch Albom's novel, about his 14 Tuesdays with his dying professor Morrie Schwartz. Directed by Ko Tin-lung. Stars Chung King-fai and Edmond Lo. In Cantonese with English surtitles.  Today-Jun 8, various times, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628
We Will Rock You
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions presents this musical  by Queen and Ben Elton. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today-Jun 22: Tue-Fri, 8pm, Sat, 2pm, 8pm, Sun, 1pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299
Choi Sown-le Recital
The pianist presents an all-Chopin programme.  Today, 7pm-8.30pm, Exposition Hall, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, free. Inquiries: 2358 6149; Jun 16, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$300-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6393 1431
The Faust Festival
Annual feast of dramatic art featuring about 30 pieces by youth performers from the Faust International Youth Theatre. In English.  Today-Jun 22, various times, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre,
2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, HK$180 (students, HK$70, HK$110) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2547 9114
Let My Joy Remain
Fetes Galantes Company presents Beatrice Massin's modern dance set to baroque music.  Tomorrow, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$150-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com
Emanuel Ax returns
Edo de Waart conducts the  pianist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 and Brahms' Piano Quartet. The orchestra also play Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Music for Tranquility of Mind III
Yan Huichang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra in Chinese folk melodies.  Tomorrow-Jun 8, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
TakeOut Comedy Club
English stand-up shows with local comedians.  Tomorrow-Sat, 9.30pm, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$150. Inquiries: www.takeoutcomedy.com
Concert for the China Earthquake Surviving Orphan Fund
HK Piano Music Association presents the show with local pianists playing Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, jazz, pop and more.  Sat, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$600 Urbtix, proceeds go to Correctional Services Departmental Credit Union Education Fund. Inquiries: 6393 1431
Passione
Korean tenor Kim Jun-man performs Italian opera arias, joined by pianist Grazia Choi, organist Theresa Kim, Kassia Choir,  and vocalists from Hong Kong and Korea. Jun 8, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6010 9153
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Christoph Konig conducts violinist Nicola Benedetti and the  orchestra in Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmila, Sibelius' Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5. Jun 8, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$480-HK$880 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2301 1096
Cello Music Carnival
Youth cellists Terence Leung, Judy Lui and Shen Bin join the Cellistra to introduce cello music through classical, pop, Chinese music and more. In Cantonese. Jun 9, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9211 2191
Heiquan Railway
Heiquan Theatre's pantomime reveals the absurdity of Hong Kong's city life through seven stories set on a train. Written, directed and performed by Chiu Kin-tong. Jun 11-14, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$100 (members), HK$75 (concessions). Inquiries: 9238 3158
Li Chuanyun Plays Prokofiev
Jiri Belohlavek conducts the violinist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen: suite, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No 1 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 6 Pathetique. Jun 13-14, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Tricolor
HK Ballet presents an all-20th century programme featuring George Balanchine's Rubies, Serge Lifar's Suite en Blanc and Antony Tudor's Jardin aux Lilas. With Tan Yuanyuan and Sofiane Sylve as principal dancers. Accompanied by the HK Sinfonietta. Jun 13, 7.30pm, Jun 14-15, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724
Millennium Road
The National Dance Company of Korea in traditional and folk dances. Jun 13-14, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; Jun 15, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
The King's Singers
The British a cappella ensemble perform from Brit pop and jazz to musicals and Celtic sounds. Jun 15, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 (the group hold a workshop on Jun 16, 7.30pm, CR2, 7/F Backstage, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80. In English.)
Extra-curricular
Talks by Peter Hibbard
The historian and president of Royal Asiatic Society China in Shanghai speaks about the  architecture on the Bund area in Shanghai. In English.  Today, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 3/F British Council, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty, HK$150, HK$50 (Royal Geographical Society members), HK$100 (members' guests). Inquiries: 2583 9700. He also talks about the restoration of the old Royal Asiatic Society building in the area.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Activities Extension Room,
8/F City Hall (High Block), 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500
Music Masterclasses
Warren Wills holds a musical vocal class on  Sat, 10am-1pm, followed by Esteban Antonio's flamenco guitar workshop, 1.30pm-3pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$220 (members) per class, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Conversation of Four
on Media Arts Digital artists Francis Lam, Henry Chu, Hung Keung and Ng Tsz-kwan. In Cantonese.  Sat, 2.30pm-4.30pm, Lecture Hall, B/F HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2721 0116
Art Jam
Drawing session with a model, easels, sketchboards, snacks and drinks provided.  Sat, 5pm-8pm, Joy Art Club, Unit 2, 14/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan, HK$90. Inquiries: 9332 0424
Acting Auditions
American Community Theatre is looking for actresses aged 30-40 and 45-60 for their November production of Marsha Norman's Night Mother. Auditions: Sat, 3pm-6pm, Jun 10, 7pm-9.30pm, Central (venue on request). Inquiries: business@acthongkong.com



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