From the Small Screen to the Silver Screen: Classic Hong Kong adaptions From the communal TV dinners of a bygone era to the one-person-one-screen of the streaming era, how has the meaning of "television" changed for you? When Cantonese cinema began declining in the 1970s as television sets became commonplace (and then essential) in homes […]
Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts is pleased to announce that this spring, Tai Kwun Conversations will present an all-new series of online talks to discuss worldwide conservation work and the complexities of each individual project. Making its debut as a series of three thematic talks, World Heritage: International Series on Architectural Conservation […]
French May Arts Festival is delighted to present Excellence in Contemporary Circus, brought by young artists from two of French top schools: the Académie Fratellini and the Centre National des Arts du Cirque Châlons-en-Champagne (CNAC). Founded by Bastien Dausse from the Académie Fratellini, Barks Company will perform Moon, a series of two acts playing with […]
Tai Kwun is thrilled to announce the return of LauZone, the delightful multilingual Hong Kong-styled cabaret. After receiving rave reviews in its initial run in Autumn of 2021, LauZone is back for the second season in June for a run of six shows with its original cast, who also wowed viewers with their bold creation […]
Listening to Bach can be an experience of exuberance, tenderness, elegance and joy. In this chamber concert, selected concertos and orchestral suites of this immortal Baroque master will be brought to life by HK Phil musicians and harpsichord specialist David Chung. Programme BACHHarpsichord Concerto in A, BWV 1055 BACHConcerto for Violin and Oboe in C […]
Throughout all the world’s cultures, trees have always had an intimate connection with us physically, biologically, and emotionally. Apart from providing us with food, shelter, and clean air, trees are silent witnesses to our transient existence, as they remain rooted in one place throughout their lives. However, trees are as mortal as human beings. They […]
Tai Kwun is pleased to announce the return of ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK, an award-winning co-presentation by international physical theatre master and educator David Glass and Hong Kong theatre veteran Olivia Yan, which will run in two phases from April until July 2022, online and onsite. The first edition of this project received the […]
Tai Kwun is pleased to announce the return of ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK, an award-winning co-presentation by international physical theatre master and educator David Glass and Hong Kong theatre veteran Olivia Yan, which will run in two phases from April until July 2022, online and onsite. The first edition of this project received the […]
Presented by Tai Kwun in collaboration with UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok), this series of conversations explores innovative strategies for integrating urban heritage into the wider goals of sustainable development. With a regional focus on Asia and the Pacific, it aims to inspire local actions and creative solutions as the […]
This summer, Tai Kwun is thrilled to announce Moonlight Cinema, a series of screenings of beloved Hong Kong movies, short films and animations from 28 July to 7 August 2022 at Parade Ground. Tuning out the hustle and bustle of the city, the audience will put on silent- disco headphones and enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie-watching […]
Presented by Tai Kwun in collaboration with UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok), this series of conversations explores innovative strategies for integrating urban heritage into the wider goals of sustainable development. With a regional focus on Asia and the Pacific, it aims to inspire local actions and creative solutions as the […]
Tai Kwun Contemporary is delighted to announce that the large-scale exhibition Behind Your Eyelid—Pipilotti Rist will open this summer, offering visitors a deep dive into the fantastical and humorous world of the internationally renowned media artist Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962, Switzerland) from 3 August to 27 November 2022. As Rist’s first solo exhibition in Hong […]