Why You Should Care About Brutalist Architecture

Christopher DewolfJanuary 14, 2022

A spotlight is being shone on Hong Kong's few examples of a controversial form of architecture...

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Via North Point, Part I: What Makes a Neighbourhood “Sticky”

Zolima CityMagSeptember 6, 2021

A new festival taps into North Point’s community spirit to explore how this beloved neighbourhood can be made better for its residents...

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Sound Art is Bringing New Life to a Decrepit Local Mall

Christie LeeJune 30, 2021

Soundpocket's latest exhibition is taking place in the Fu Lee Loy Shopping Centre, tapping into a spirit of creativity that is emerging in Fortress Hill...

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Hong Kong’s King of Commercial Calligraphy: Au Yeung Cheung of King Wah Signboard

Billy PottsOctober 22, 2020

Forced out of his bastion in the State Theatre, Hong Kong's most influential signboard calligrapher isn't giving up....

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Dragon Boats from the Past: A Festive Chapter from Gwulo’s New Book

Zolima CityMagJune 18, 2020

We present an excerpt from the latest book published by David Bellis, founder of the popular Hong Kong history website Gwulo....

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Neighbourhood Guide: The Underrated Charm of North Point

Christie LeeFebruary 27, 2019

Overshadowed by flashier Hong Kong neighbourhoods, North Point is filled with hidden treasures....

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Para Site: The Past and Present at Hong Kong’s Pioneering Art Space

Christie LeeOctober 30, 2018

In the midst of its latest exhibition, Crush, two leading figures at Para Site discuss the history of the pioneering art space and the state of Hong Kong art....

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Two Australian Photographers are Capturing Old Hong Kong Before it Disappears

Christopher DewolfSeptember 26, 2018

A new series of photographs captures the lively scene of Hong Kong's old shops and hawker stalls – before they disappear....

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A Place to Escape: Hong Kong’s Beach Culture Through the Years

Christopher DewolfSeptember 20, 2018

Hong Kong has always loved the beach – but beach culture hasn't always been the same....

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Why Do Hong Kong Restaurants Serve Borscht? The Overlooked History of Russian Hong Kong

Christopher DewolfOctober 4, 2017

As many as 20,000 Russian refugees passed through Hong Kong in the 20th century. They left behind a fascinating historic legacy....

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Building a Future for Hong Kong’s Last Surviving Movie Palace: The State Theatre

Christopher DewolfFebruary 8, 2017

Despite receiving the city's highest heritage grade, the 1950s-era State Theatre is still at risk of being demolished....

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Urban Fabric: Hong Kong Seen Through Paper Art

Christopher DewolfApril 21, 2016

7-Paperholic brings paper art into an historic setting to reflect on urban change. ...

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