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 Doan - Art Basel Off-site Encounter A little girl is mesmerised by the colourful changing scene of the art installation - Doan - an off-site Encounter for Art Basel Hong Kong at Pacific Place. Doan is composed of a newly created moving-image work on a mirrored stage floor, by Australia's First Nations artist Daniel Boyd. The art installation, which runs on an 11 minute loop, is composed of a layer of static holes that act as a filter for the assemblage of technicolour moving images underneath, appearing as a hypnotic moving painting. Pacific Place 21 March–7 April 2024 Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2024 31 Mar 2024  Enchanted Forest by Joana Vasconcelos Enchanted Forest by Joana Vasconcelos, is an immersive, captivating and mesmerising exhibition combining textiles, lighting and installation arts. It runs at ArtisTree in Quarry Bay from 22 March to 28 April 2024, showcasing the remarkable talent and creative of the Portuguese visual artist. Internationally acclaimed, Vasconcelos has exhibited at many world-renowned museums and recently came second on the list of The Guardian’s 'Best Art and Architecture of 2023'. Quarry Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 30 Mar 2024  teamLab: Continuous Hundreds of colourful luminous egg-shaped installations continuously change colour and sound as visitors interact with them. Similarly, the adorned trees in the park also respond with shifting coloured lights and sounds. The exhibits span across the lawns of Tamar Park and extend to the Victoria Harbour, showcasing the vibrant harbourfront areas of Hong Kong. ‘teamLab: Continuous’ exhibition is part of the Art@Harbour 2024 by international art collective teamLab, 25 March – 2 June 2024. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2024 29 Mar 2024  Suleman's Paradise at Art Basel 2024 When you had enough of Paradise by Adeela Suleman comprises of three 10-metre-high metal screens made of interlinked sparrow motifs. The sparrows were hand-beaten in stainless steel using the repousse technique, which references both the vernacular art of chamakpatti in Karachi and the silverware of Mughal courts. 'The death of a sparrow can be a sign of a new beginning or entry into paradise after death, and the installation provides a space for audiences to pause and take a breath,' curator Glass-Kantor said. Art Basel Hong Kong is returning to full scale, featuring 243 premier international galleries presenting quality artworks spanning all market segments, from 20th-century masters to established contemporary and emerging artists. Key highlights this year include the expanded show sectors Encounters and Kabinett, as well as on-site and citywide programme. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wanchai 26-30 March 2024 Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 28 Mar 2024  Sunayama at Art Central 2024 A celebrated work of contemporary art, Sunayama Norico's A Sultry World made its debut in 1995 at John Cage's Rolywholyover A Circus exhibition at the Art Tower Mito in Japan. Having been staged at msjor venues in North America, Europe, and Asia over the past 30 years, this capitivating performance has garnered international acclaim and enthral audiences. The garment’s scarlet hue holds symbolic significance, representing both power and love, as well as redemption, sacrifice, and sin. By blurring the boundaries between public and personal space, Sunayama’s work seeks to bring calm to conflicts and violence arisen from human desire, ethics, and social norms. Art Central 2024, an annual international art fair in Hong Kong, showcases the next generation of talent from 95 of Asia's most innovative galleries and distinguished artists from around the world. Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Rd, Central, Hong Kong 27-31 March 2024 Central . Hong Kong | 2024 27 Mar 2024  Inner Changdeok Palace The inner chamber of Changdeokgung, probably the most beautiful royal palace in Seoul. This is where royals and their attendants used to reside. Constructed in the 15th century during the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, the Changdeok Palace complex was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 26 Mar 2024  “My Universe Colour” Art Installation A super colourful “My Universe Colour” by Park Jiyoun at Docking Seoul, a disused spiral ramp turned art space. You can stand between the columns that change colour thus changing the ambiance of the entire tunnel around you. Bask in the universe's great colorful show. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 25 Mar 2024  Piano at Seoullo A public piano at Seoullo, also known as the Seoul Skygarden or Skypark, an elevated, linear park in Seoul, built atop a former abandoned highway overpass. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 24 Mar 2024  Secret Garden of Changdeok Palace Changdeokgung was built in 1405 as the secondary royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It served as the primary royal residence from the early 1600s-1800s and named a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. The Secret Garden is landscaped with a series of terraces, where you’ll find lawns, flowers, and pools. Pavilions constructed within the garden sit harmoniously with the natural setting. The Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, in front of a pond (under renovation), is where one of the crown princes underwent his academic training. It can only be visited by joining a hour-long guided tour. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 23 Mar 2024  Namsangol Hanok Village Namsangol Hanok Village is a collection of 5 hanok (traditional Korean houses) from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), recovered from different parts of the city and relocated to the northern foot of Namsan Mountain. The interiors of each of these 5 houses reflect owners from different walks of life, from the middle class to high government officials, noblemen and aristocrats. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 22 Mar 2024  Docking Seoul: Abandoned Spiral Ramp Turned into Art Space Docking Seoul was born in 2022 as a collaboration project between the Seoul Government, local artists and private construction companies. It set out to reimagine and transform the disused spiral ramp of old Seoul Station. The ramp, previously a conduit for traffic to Seoul Station, stood dormant since 2004 when the new Seoul Station building was constructed to accommodate KTX bullet trains. The project breathed new life into a once-forgotten and abandoned space and transformed it into a functioning cool arts spot. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 21 Mar 2024  Gwanghwamun Gate Gwanghwamun is the main entrance to Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, built in 1395. There is the changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at 10:00, 14:00 (20 min) Guard on Duty Ceremony: 11:00, 13:00 (10 min) Seoul . South Korea | 2024 20 Mar 2024  Gyeongbok Palace Walls A lady in hanbok (traditional Korean attire) ponders what's beyond the walls of Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, built in 1395. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 19 Mar 2024  Old Seoul Station The old Seoul Station, originally named Keijo (Gyeongseong) station, was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi of Tokyo Imperial University and completed in November 1925. This red brick building, designed in an eclectic style, features a Byzantine-style central dome and a centralised and symmetrical layout. The old train station building was left in disuse after KTX, Korea’s high-speed rail system, was launched in 2004 along with the new Seoul Station building. On 25 September 1981, the old station was designated as Historic Site 284. A restoration project began in September 2007 to transform it into 'Culture Station Seoul 284', a premier national multidisciplinary cultural space, for cultural events, exhibitions, performances as well as seminars and conferences. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 18 Mar 2024  Rare Peek into Changdeok Palace Two ladies in hanbok (traditional Korean attire) sneak a peek into the inner Changdeokgung. The Palace, probably the most beautiful royal palace in Seoul, has its windows and doors flung open to welcome the springtime breeze and natural light into the historic building after it remained shut throughout winter. From March 12-16, the Palace administration shares a rare peek into the ancient building where royals and their attendants used to reside. Constructed in the 15th century during the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, the Changdeok Palace complex is located in northern Seoul. In 1997, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seoul . South Korea | 2024 17 Mar 2024  Deserted Swimming Pool in Korea An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted swimming pool. The deserted swimming pool is located in the hills within a major university. There used to be bath houses for changing and shower before. Unfortunately, they have been demolished including half the pool. Only part of the wall remains with lots of graffiti, and a water tank sitting next to it. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. South Korea | 2024 16 Mar 2024  Deserted Amusement Park in Korea An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted amusement park. The theme park opened in 1980 as a family-friendly amusement park. It was a popular location for local families for the first decade after it opened. However, when Lotte World, a mega theme park opened in 1989, people lost interest in this smaller park. The park was renovated in 1995, with new attractions added, yet still failed to compete. The park officially ceased operation in 2011. Rides in the park included a carousel, bumper cars, a roller coaster, a Viking swing boat, and an octopus-themed rotating ride, etc. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. South Korea | 2024 15 Mar 2024  Deserted House with Pool An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted house in Macau. The single-storey house is located in a residential area on a small hill. Access is via a series of stairs. There is an outdoor swimming pool in front. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items are scattered. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 14 Mar 2024  Deserted House on a Hill An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted house in Macau. The single-storey house is located in a residential area on a small hill. Access is via a series of stairs. The balcony offers good views of the area. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 13 Mar 2024  Deserted Unfinished Buildings An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted unfinished buildings in Macau. The unfinished 2-storey buildings are located in a residential area near a school. There are lots of graffiti on the walls. A sofa is found with some furniture in one of the rooms, probably placed there by an illegal squatter. Construction ceased with the economic downturn due to COVID-19. The building lies derelict despite that tourism is returning to normal now. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 12 Mar 2024  Deserted Stretch Limousine in Macau An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted stretch limousine. The limousine is a black Hummer H2 SUV stretch for 14 passengers. It has tinted windows; custom-made bar stocked with champagne glasses, soda, water and beverages of your choice; entertainment system; LCD screens; fog machines; strobe lights; smartphone hooks; privacy partition between passengers and chauffeur. It has been deserted since 2016. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 11 Mar 2024  Deserted Portuguese-style Mansion in Macau An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion. The 3-storey Portuguese-style mansion is located at the historical centre of Macau, which is a UNESCO World Heritage. Stone, clay, lime and wood are the elements that appeared the most in the construction of historic traditional Portuguese architecture. Some of the floors are in a very dilapidated condition. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture has been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2023 10 Mar 2024  Deserted Estate with Stained-glass Windows An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted estate in Macau. The estate includes 6 buildings with 2-storey in a residential area. Some of them has pretty stained glass windows and wraught iron handrail on the stairs. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 9 Mar 2024  Unfinished Buildings An avid urban explorer ventures into an unfinished buildings in Macau. The unfinished 7-storey building is found in a residential area near a school. It is basically a bare minimum skeleton structure of concrete with some graffiti on the walls. Construction ceased with the economic downturn due to COVID-19. The bare-bone building lies derelict despite that tourism is returning to normal now. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 8 Mar 2024  Deserted Super Luxury Waterfront Hotel in Macau An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted super luxury hotel. Opened in 1992, the deluxe Las Vegas Style casino & hotel has 24 hours entertainment. It commands panoramic views of the Pearl River, and has 554 luxurious as well as spacious guestrooms including 28 fully furnished service apartments. it has a fleet of about 50 cars, including Porche, Bentley, Benz and a stretched limousine. The hotel offers a complete range of sporting and health facilities including: outdoor swimming pool and children pool, tennis courts, Sauna and steam rooms, fitness centre, dance studio, snooker room, air-conditioned multi-purpose court for badminton and mini-tennis, table tennis, video games arcade etc... The impressive lobby is a feast for the eyes. It's a magnificent mix of murals, pillars and fountains, highlighted by a grand marble staircase that leads up to a statue of Zeus, holding three lightning bolts in hand. The 3 floors of the casino have VIP rooms and Baccarat tables and table minimums in the thousands, most commonly somewhere between $1,000 and $20,000. The ground floor holds 22 tables, 92 slots, and 56 live game Baccarat machines. The hotel was renamed in 2013. It's casino was shutdown by the authorities in 2015 and the hotel closed for 6 months in 2016 for irregularities. It was closed permanently after failing to fulfil the licensing conditions. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2024 7 Mar 2024  Deserted Kindergarten from 1970s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted kindergarten. Founded in 1973, the kindergarten occupies an area of 447 sq m, with 5 classrooms, a toilet and a workplace located along the two sides of a long corridor. The wall paint in the classrooms is peeling off. It was closed in 1993 due to insufficient enrolment. The 2018 movie Still Human was shot here and actor Anthony Wong won Best Actor in the 2019 Hong Kong Film Awards. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 6 Mar 2024  Deserted Villa Complex An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa complex. There are 8 villas of 1-3 storeys in the complex. All have a fireplace. They have been deserted for a while. Some villas have been cleared of furniture and personal items while others have some remaining. Vines are covering some of the walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 5 Mar 2024  Spiral Staircase The minimalist concrete spiral staircase with wooden steps at JC, Contemporary gallery of Tai Kwun, created by acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024 4 Mar 2024  OMG! A lady is shocked and surprised by the flamboyant dress of a passer-by near Time Square in Causeway Bay. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 3 Mar 2024  King Kong Invades Hong Kong? King Kong, the giant gorilla, is seen at the Central Harbourfront. Is it invading the city or is it part of the setup for the AIA Carnival? Central . Hong Kong | 2024 2 Mar 2024  Disco Forever Afros, disco-queen curls, shoulder pads, hip-hugging bell bottoms, flamboyant floral shirts, John Travolta, Donna Summer... Disco was all the rage in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and it left a legacy in local culture in terms of trends, music and self-identity. Disco Forever is a tribute this era and all of its oldies-but-goodies memories! Modern retro hipsters meet disco regulars from the good old days and share the joy of dancing together. Follow the Party Host to stretch your body, which may be feeling the strain of life. In addition to DJs on weekend nights, there are also noon dance sessions for daytime layabouts and overworked office workers in Central. Sneak into the dance hall during the lunch break and get revitalised for the rest of the day. Organized by Hong Kong Art Festival @ Tai Kwun 24-25 Feb; 2-3 Mar (Sat/Sun) 12:30pm & 8pm 28 Feb –01 Mar (Wed to Fri) 12:30pm Duration: approximately 90 minutes Reception at F Hall, Tai Kwun SOHO . 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