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Chiyan Wong wearing a black long-sleeved knitwear stands in profile against a wall covered with bold black abstract line drawings and shapes, creating a stark visual contrast.

What Has Chiyan Wong Done With Old Hong Kong Fishing Songs?

Rob Garratt
Ryuichi Sakamoto with grey hair and glasses, wearing a black coat, posing thoughtfully.

Don’t Miss These Asian Talents at the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival

Rob Garratt
Entrance to The Wanch bar featuring a prominent red circular sign and a man at the counter.

Why is Paul MacLean Turning Down the Volume at The Wanch?

Rob Garratt
David Boring and a collaborator seated in office chairs, with a backdrop of boxes and fabric.

The Reinvention of David Boring: Hong Kong’s Indie Darlings Are Back

Rob Garratt
A man standing near a neon light installation with blue and yellow elements in an indoor setting.

(Street) Signs of Life: Inside Prosper Legault’s Residency at Current Plans

Ingrid Pui Yee Chu
Gulnur Mukazhanova posing with a hand on her face, wearing a pink blouse in an art gallery.

Gulnur Mukazhanova’s Art Transforms Felt into Feelings

Zolima CityMag
A large screen displaying a performance art piece featuring outstretched hands emerging from a black box.

Hong Kong New Music Ensemble is Making Weird New Music… For You

Rob Garratt
Two musicians engaged in a live performance, one playing guitar and the other gesturing while seated.

Don’t Miss These Four Exciting Jazz Concerts

Rob Garratt
A man in a suit standing with arms crossed in front of decorative vases and wall art.

Is the West Kowloon Cultural District Too Big to Fail?

Simon Cartledge
Three distinct black and white illustrations featuring abstract figures and intricate designs.

What is Oscar Chan Yik-long Doing in Lithuania?

Oliver Giles
A woman with long wavy hair holding a pair of headphones in a music studio setting.

Meet Cehryl, Hong Kong’s Low-Key Pop Gem

Rob Garratt
A vintage typewriter on a wooden desk alongside a chair and a decorative fan.

Inside PMQ, a Showcase of Hong Kong Heritage

Sue Ng
J-pop artist ano will feature at Clockenflap 2025

Here’s What to Expect at Clockenflap 2025

Christopher Dewolf
Black and white mural of a panda resting on a wall in Hong Kong.

A New Book Reveals What’s Special About Hong Kong Street Art

Christopher Dewolf
Illustration depicting musicians performing at a music festival with various instruments.

CT Music Fest Goes Legit With a Grassroots Hong Kong Happening

Rob Garratt
Exhibition area featuring screens displaying images and red seating arranged behind a yellow mesh barrier.

What Does Chinese Art Mean Today?

Christie Lee
A man in a patterned shirt stands beside a colourful display featuring a woman in traditional attire at an exhibition.

The Surprising Spiritual Connection Between Indonesia and Hong Kong

Ilaria Maria Sala
A woman in a red dress holding a hula hoop, positioned within a series of circular patterns.

Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest: Gareth Brown’s Dance with Hong Kong

Rob Garratt
A conductor standing in front of an orchestra with musicians in formal attire.

Wuxia: The Symphonic Suite Inspired by Louis Cha’s Books

Rob Garratt
Kamasi Washington performing on stage with a saxophone, wearing a patterned hat and robe.

Hong Kong and Jazz: An Improvised History

Rob Garratt
Profile view of a woman with long red hair styled in a braid, held by a hand.

How John Young Embraced the Art of Being In Between

Oliver Giles
A man with glasses and a blue jacket sitting on a red stool in an indoor space.

The Memory Palace of Adrian Wong

Daniel Szehin Ho
Art installation featuring a projected image on a wall and a beaded curtain in the foreground.

Nikki Lam’s Unshakeable Destiny

Oliver Giles
A decorative water fountain featuring abstract patterns and textures in various colours.

The Mystery of Antonio Casadei, Hong Kong’s Classic 1960s Artist

Christopher DeWolf & Ilaria Maria Sala
Small figure standing on a concrete block in front of a pink wall with a window.

Who is Behind the Tiny Figures Hiding in Hong Kong’s Streets?

Sebastien Raybaud
Two individuals standing in front of a reflective surface at an art exhibition, observing an artwork.

Will Design Art Duo Batten and Kamp Move Back to Hong Kong?

Ingrid Pui Yee Chu
Individual seated on a large green inflatable chair with a yellow inner section.

Meet Caro Chan, Hong Kong’s Rising Chinese-Nigerian Star

Molly Grogan
Two men posing in a record store, one wearing a green jacket and the other in a black sweater and orange beanie.

What Happened When a Hong Kong Drumming Legend Met a Canadian YouTuber?

Rob Garratt
A man standing in a recording studio behind a glass panel, wearing a black t-shirt.

Olivier Cong’s Tropical Depression

Rob Garratt
Illuminated wall panels in various colours with a person walking past in a gallery setting.

Jaffa Lam’s New Show in Shenzhen Reflects Back on Hong Kong

Oliver Giles
A child holding a piece of paper with cut-out eye holes in front of their face.

1962 Hong Kong Comes to Life in Frank Horvat’s Photography

Sebastien Raybaud
Entrance of Coda Jazz Kissa with three individuals standing in front of the door.

Inside Coda, Hong Kong’s First Jazz Kissa Vinyl Listening Café

Rob Garratt
A woman in a red dress carrying a suitcase walking down a narrow alleyway with neon signs.

How Bianca Tse and Greg Girard Used AI to Reimagine the Kowloon Walled City

Christopher Dewolf
A seated male modern dance choreographer in a studio, looking thoughtfully ahead with a neutral expression.

The Many Unlived Lives of Tibetan Choreographer Sang Jijia

Rob Garratt

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Finally Comes to Hong Kong

Molly Grogan
Individual standing in a gallery space with illuminated displays and a door behind them.

What’s Behind the Giant AI Video Artwork on the M+ Façade

Daniel Szehin Ho
A large orchestra rehearsing with a grand piano in the foreground and musicians playing various instruments.

Hereafter: Hong Kong Composer Charles Kwong’s First Concerto

Rob Garratt
Mural depicting a blue and red bird alongside a yellow and green bird on a weathered wall.

Hong Kong Birds: Murals Take Flight on Lantau Island

Sebastien Raybaud
A double gourd shaped glass snuff bottle with intricate floral designs in yellow and green.

Hong Kong collector: Discover the Remarkable Artistry of Chinese Snuff Bottles

Annemarie Evans
Five individuals seated around a table in a café, wearing sunglasses and various outfits.

How Lucid Express Became an Hong Kong Hit Overseas

Rob Garratt