Help Us Publish the Bamboo Metropolis
How a humble grass built Hong Kong — and why its future matters. Discover The Bamboo Metropolis and back it on Kickstarter....
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NEW! The Bamboo Metropolis: A Zolima Culture Guide
Coming soon on Kickstarter: The Bamboo Metropolis, the third volume of the Zolima Culture Guide....
Neon Is Not Dead: Mark Our Talk Series on Your March & April Calendar
We're keeping the conversation going wit talks on neon's past, present and future, in Hong Kong and abroad...
Gulnur Mukazhanova’s Art Transforms Felt into Feelings
The Berlin-based Kazakh artist is using a traditional material from her homeland to create an emotional landscape at CHAT...
Neon Is Not Dead: The Future of a Hong Kong Icon
Discover the story of Hong Kong neon in the second Zolima Culture Guide. Support the book on Kickstarter and help the glow live on....
Don’t Miss These Zolima Culture Guide Events in November
We’re keeping the conversation going with talks on Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong and our next editions of the Zolima Culture Guide...
Zolima Live: Experience and Learn about papercraft and dragons!
Step inside a master's workshop to learn about the art of traditional Chinese papercraft – and try your hand at making traditional lanterns...
Ceramic Artist Leo Wong Brings Eternal Peonies to Hong Kong
Two projects for Van Cleef & Arpels channel the former landscape designer’s love of horticulture into delicate works of art...
Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong: Join Our Chinese Book Talk Event on 26 July!
Join graphic designer and collector John Wu in discussion with Zolima Culture Guide co-author Billy Potts...
Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong: Join Our Book Launch Event on 20 June!
Join Marisa Yiu, architect and DesignTrust co-founder and Rudi Leung, award winning advertiser in discussion with co-author Billy Potts...
Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong: Our First Zolima Culture Guide!
We’re launching a series of books about Hong Kong life and culture. First up? The city as seen through the work of its pioneering graphic designer...
Zolima Live: Experience Hong Kong neon first-hand!
Discover our brand new initiative, Zolima Live, a set of immersive and live experiences to taste Hong Kong's culture...
Book Excerpt: Hong Kong’s In-Between History
Historian Vaudine England digs into the overlooked and under-appreciated history of Hong Kong's diversity...
Gender & Space at Tai Kwun Reclaims the History of Women in Hong Kong
A new exhibition in the Central Police Station compound examines the often-erased role of women in Hong Kong society...
Video: Lacloche in Hong Kong, A Rare Look at Art Deco Marvels
Discover the mesmerising work of renowned Parisian jewellers Lacloche at L'ÉCOLE Asia Pacific's newest Hong Kong exhibition...
Lacloche: From Paris to Asia, a Fascinating Heritage of Jewellery
L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts brings a remarkable Parisian jeweller back to life in a mesmerising exhibition at K11 Musea. ...
Via North Point, Part II: Reconnecting With Nature for a More Humane City
Via North Point's installations have already been embraced by the neighbourhood. Can they inspire Hong Kong to bridge the gap between city and nature?...
Via North Point, Part I: What Makes a Neighbourhood “Sticky”
A new festival taps into North Point’s community spirit to explore how this beloved neighbourhood can be made better for its residents...
After_: Leading Creative Figures Help the Next Generation Look Past Covid
Supported by Design Trust, Zolima CityMag presents an exhibition of work by young writers, poets, videographers and photographers....
Video: How We Saved a Classic Hong Kong Neon Sign
When a renowned Happy Valley dim sum parlour closed its doors, its vintage neon sign was headed for the landfill – until Zolima CityMag stepped in....
After_: Calling for Submissions From Young Writers, Videographers and Photographers
The novel coronavirus pandemic has shaken Hong Kong and the world. What can we expect on the other side? Join our mentorship programme under the guidance of renown creatives...
Dragon Boats from the Past: A Festive Chapter from Gwulo’s New Book
We present an excerpt from the latest book published by David Bellis, founder of the popular Hong Kong history website Gwulo....
Pop Cantonese: 點心 – Touching Heart
The heart-warming history of an emblematic series of Cantonese dishes. ...
Pop Cantonese: 心 – Heart
Ever wonder where some of the words we use everyday in Hong Kong lingo come from? The heart has many dimensions in Cantonese. Learn the origin of this versatile word....
Why Mandarin Oranges Are So Popular for Chinese New Year
How can the petite fruit enhance your auspiciousness this Chinese New Year?...
Video: Watch How Sudo Reiko Makes NUNO Textiles
Inside a fascinating new exhibition at CHAT....
Reiko Sudo at CHAT: Japanese Textile Ingenuity
A new exhibition explores how a textile artist has revived and reinvented Japan’s textile traditions...
Design Trust, Design Criticism: Does the Xiqu Centre Live Up to Its Promise?
The West Kowloon Cultural District's first venue strives to become an urban gathering place. So why doesn't it feel that way?...
Design Trust, Design Criticism: Why Hong Kong’s Buildings Are Clad in Bathroom Tiles
A humble material gives Hong Kong's urban landscape its distinctive appearance....
Design Trust, Design Criticism: The Strange Intimacy of High Density
The first in a new series of critical design essays looks at the surprising encounters that come from living in Hong Kong's high density...
Ding Ding Stories: Who is Riding Hong Kong’s Trams?
Hong Kong's oldest form of transport may not be its fastest, but its daily commuters value it for something else. ...
For the Love of Beauty: Le French May Celebrates Its 25th Edition
Beauty, heritage and the universality of art are topics close to the heart of Le French May's CEO, Julien-Loïc Garin....
