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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
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SUMMARY:Jacques Henri Lartigue: Keep only the Sunshine
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the French May Festival and the 150th anniversary of the Galerie Kraemer\, a leading and longstanding presence in the art and antiques world on rue de Monceau in Paris for seven generations\, Boogie Woogie Photography is proud to present a solo exhibition of Jacques Henri Lartigue (France\, 1894–1986). \nThis special presentation offers a renewed glimpse into the artist’s world\, featuring two previously unseen large format prints of color diapositives of the 1970’s alongside a dozen classical iconic platinum prints and vibrant color works. Lartigue\, renowned for his dynamic photographs of Belle Époque life\, car races\, and elegant women\, possessed a keen eye for capturing joy. Richard Avedon eloquently noted\, Lartigue “photographed his own life\,” creating a dreamed\, idealized vision where he consciously chose to “keep only the sunshine”.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/jacques-henri-lartigue-keep-only-the-sunshine/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260422T163900Z
CREATED:20260422T163900Z
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SUMMARY:Irrésistibles
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Irrésistibles\, a group exhibition that invites you to surrender to the sheer magnetic force of beauty.\nAs Oscar Wilde so famously declared\, I can resist anything but temptation.\nThis sentiment lies at the very heart of our collection. \nArtists exhibited:\nRoger Ballen\, Isabelle Boccon-Gibod\, Raymond Cauchetier\, Frank Horvat\, Kaws\, Bogdan Konopka\, Karl Lagarfeld\, Robert Lam\, Jacques Henri Lartigue\, Willy Ronis\, Takeshi Shikama\, Michel Sima\, Louis Stettner\, Ellen van Unwerth \nExhibition: from 13 March to 10 April 2026\, by appointment (info@bewephoto.com)
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/irresistibles/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260112T031720Z
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SUMMARY:Antoine de Saint Vaulry: Home is a map
DESCRIPTION:How does one define identity when life is lived between cultures? What becomes of national origins when experience and environment extend far beyond their borders? \nHome is a Map emerges from these questions — from the interplay between Antoine’s French heritage and his perspective as a guest in Hong Kong\, immersed in a complex and ever-evolving city. \nDrawn to maps since childhood\, he sees them as both aesthetic objects and instruments of understanding — tools through which one interprets and gradually claims a sense of place. Hong Kong maps became a natural medium for this exploration. After fifteen years\, the city represents both familiarity and enduring foreignness. \nAn admirer of art for as long as he can recall\, Antoine began creating almost by coincidence — after purchasing a set of whiteboard markers for his children in a Hong Kong market. What began as a simple experiment evolved into a personal language. The accessible nature of the medium\, combined with his process of building concentric lines within negative space\, enabled him to craft works that goes beyond technical skill and evoke quiet reflection. \nUltimately\, Home is a Map is both a visual and emotional meditation on identity\, home\, and the fluid boundaries between the familiar and the foreign. Through each piece\, we are invited to consider how we navigate our own maps of belonging — and how\, in doing so\, we continually redefine what “home” means.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/antoine-de-saint-vaulry-home-is-a-map/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Painting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20250917T182537Z
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SUMMARY:Takanori SUGA: Of Silk and Soil
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography\, Hong Kong and MUG gallery\, Tokyo are pleased to present a solo exhibition of Japanese artist Takanori Suga in the loft in Wong Chuk Hang. \nBorn in Nagasaki in 1985 to a family immersed in language and art\, Suga grew up in a creative household\, flanked by siblings who are also artists today. Trained in classical oil painting at Nagoya’s renowned art university\, Suga’s practice has always defied boundaries—his canvases extend far beyond the traditional frame. From painting on the human body and creating murals on abandoned buildings\, to working with unconventional support s such as his grandmother’s beloved silk kimonos\, temple sculptures\, and even animal bones\, Suga’s work weaves together disparate materials and histories. His art has adorned department store halls on the eve of their demolition and spilled into the natural landscape\, always incorporating the memories and emotions of the places and people he encounters. \nThe exhibition’s title\, Of Silk and Soil symbolizes this duality at the heart of Suga’s work. “Silk” refers to the precious kimonos once worn by his grandmother\, now transformed into living canvases bearing the delicate weight of family memory and cultural heritage. “Soil\,” meanwhile\, refers to the earth itself—the literal ground onwhich Suga discovered and painted deer skulls\, and a metaphor for origins\, decay\, and rebirth that also connects to his recent and intensive land art projects. Through these two materials\,Suga’s work is rooted in the cycle of life and death\, weaving together the refined and the raw\, the remembered and the found. Suga’s global practice reflects his belief that nothing is ever one-sided. For him\, painting transcends the canvas\, and beauty cannot exist without ugliness\, just as life is inseparable from death. By inverting and layering these dualities—front and back\, centre and periphery\, sublime and impure—Suga exposes their deep interdependence. \nHong Kong\, a city of striking contrasts where extremes coexist\, offers a fitting backdrop for Suga’s first solo exhibition here. The show features works painted on vintage Japanese kimonos\, oil paintings on wearable shoes\, and new pieces from his celebrated series of deer skulls. Together\, these artworks evoke the tension between the beautiful garments humans compete to wear and the mortal bodies hidden beneath. For Suga\, sublimity and impurity are not contradictions—they are inseparable\, coexisting in every facet of existence.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/takanori-suga-of-silk-and-soil/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Painting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTSTAMP:20250620T034253Z
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SUMMARY:Muse and Totem
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography and PhotogStory are delighted to present MUSE and TOTEM by Jean Feldman\, an exhibition featured as part of the French May Festival. \nVisitors are invited to explore a remarkable selection of Jean Feldman’s works inspired by the female form—an eclectic mix of pieces on paper and canvas\, alongside some of his striking Totem sculptures. \nThrough this collection\, Feldman mixes together influences\, symbols\, and figures that have inspired his artistic vision. Each work offers a dialogue between imagination and form\, where muses spark discovery and totems evoke a sense of wonder. \nHow can one not feel an immediate connection with his cardboard figures? Reminiscent of primitive art\, they seem to symbolize the sacred aspect of creation. Immerse yourself in Feldman’s creative world\, where art becomes an exploration of inspiration\, humour\, and creative identity. \nVisits are by appointment only during week days. Please contact Pui Lau: photogstory@gmail.com
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/muse-and-totem/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Painting,Sculpture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20250409T044931Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong to Paris
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong to Paris is a photography exhibition that celebrates the artistic journeys of two French photographers: Raymond Cauchetier and Rémi de Laquintane. Although nearly a century separates their births\, both artists share a common thread—an insatiable spirit of adventure and a passion for storytelling through imagery that transcends borders. \nRaymond Cauchetier’s photographic journey began in the rugged landscapes of Indochina\, where his role in the press corps of the French Air Force ignited his lifelong fascination with capturing ephemeral moments. Returning to Paris\, he found himself at the epicenter of the French New Wave\, mingling with avant-garde filmmakers like Jean Luc Godard. His lens has traversed not only the enchanting sites of Cambodia and Europe but also the sacred narratives woven into Romanesque sculpture. As a trailblazer of visual storytelling\, Cauchetier’s work has graced the pages of renowned publications such as Aperture and The New Yorker\, solidifying his legacy as a master of his craft. \nIn stark contrast\, Rémi de Laquintane emerges from a contemporary realm steeped in creative innovation. Armed with a degree of Philosophy from the illustrious Sorbonne\, Rémi transitioned from his role as a fashion creative director to a dedicated photographer\, seeking deeper emotional resonance in his work. His photographs invite viewers into a meditative space where introspection reigns\, capturing the essence of fleeting moments that often slip through our fingers. \nCauchetier visited Hong Kong in 1954 during a stopover on his way to France from Indochina. Initially planning to stay only 24 hours\, he was captivated and ended up there for a week. Armed with his Rolleiflex\, he captured spontaneous photographs to document the city\, intending to return for more serious work—a trip that never happened\, leaving him with regrets. His few photos provide a vivid glimpse of 1950s Hong Kong\, showcasing the contrast between the British city and the bustling Chinese town  Aberdeen\, despite its name\, felt entirely Chinese and featured renowned restaurants. After returning to Paris\, Cauchetier stored away his negatives\, which were recently rediscovered\, evoking memories of a lost world. \nLaquintane in 2024 made a trip by train from Hong Kong to Paris spanning 17\,000 kilometers over 15 days. His exploration is a deeply personal narrative\, a solitary pilgrimage that celebrates tranquility and beauty\, providing solace amid the chaos of modern life. Through masterful use of reflection and blur\, he transforms the tangible reality outside the train into surreal dreamscapes\, inviting us to experience not just what is seen\, but what is felt.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-to-paris/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20250216T232930Z
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SUMMARY:The Flowers of Evil
DESCRIPTION:The Flowers of Evil\, inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s milestone of world literature invites us to delve into the duality of existence\, where the exquisite and the sinful dance in an eternal embrace. This group exhibition features the creations of four remarkable artists: Nobuyoshi Araki\, Pierre Molinier\, Takeshi Shikama and the masterful ikebana* artist Makiko Morange. \nFirst published in 1857\, The Flowers of Evil caused a scandal. Baudelaire\, with his keen eye for the paradoxes of life\, famously celebrated the allure of the forbidden and the transient beauty found within decay. His poetic lens serves as a foundation for this exhibition\, guiding us through a labyrinth of emotions and experiences that challenge our perceptions of beauty. \nTakeshi Shikama’s work invites viewers into a dreamlike garden\, where curious flowers blur the line between reality and imagination. His photographs evoke a sense of wonder\, prompting us to meditate together with him. \nNobuyoshi Araki\, known for his provocative imagery\, captures the raw essence of life and death\, intertwining floral motifs with the human form\, revealing the beauty that emerges from vulnerability. \nPierre Molinier’s daring compositions challenge conventional notions of identity and sexuality\, employing floral symbolism to explore themes of desire and transgression. His work is a vivid testament to the power of the erotic and the grotesque\, celebrating the beauty found in the margins of society. \nFinally\, Makiko Morange’s ikebana artistry offers a serene counterpoint to the exhibition’s more provocative elements. Through her delicate arrangements\, she invites us to reflect on the ephemeral beauty of life. \nTogether\, these artists create a dialogue that resonates with Baudelaire’s poems\, encouraging us to embrace the complexities of our own humanity. The Flowers of Evil is an invitation to explore the shadows that accompany our pursuit of beauty\, to acknowledge the intertwined nature of light and dark\, and to celebrate the transformative power of art. \nAlongside the exhibition\, Boogie Woogie Photography is pleased to present\, with Galerie Kraemer from Paris\, 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/the-flowers-of-evil/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTSTAMP:20241127T002212Z
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SUMMARY:Made In USA
DESCRIPTION:Whether in the movies or in reality\, the US has always fascinated visitors. The country has inspired generations of photographers\, from Robert Frank in the 1950s to today’s young street photographers. \nBoogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present a group exhibition\, MADE IN USA\, which brings together the works of eight artists exploring this theme. The exhibition will be held at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 30 November 2024 to 24 January 2025. \nIt is a journey that embraces the diverse voices that have defined America and envisions stories still waiting to be told: \nNew York is the City; everyone sees and feels it from their perspective. Ja- panese photographer Takeshi Shikama’s platinum print of Central Park is meditative and elegant; New York in the 1950s under the lens of Swiss- French photographer Sabine Weiss is dynamic. Meanwhile\, US photographer Louis Stettner\, who spent 70 years photographing Manhattan\, captured the full spectrum of color within its urban scenery. \n\n\n\n\nIn 2023\, French photographer Harold de Puymorin embarked on an unforgettable photography trip across the Western USA\, riding his Harley Davidson to explore the open roads of the American expanse. Through the endless deserts and flourishing mountains\, Harold’s pictures show the diversity and richness of the United States and encourage those who dare to pursue their dreams. \nAlso in Arizona\, French photographer Isabelle Boccon-Gibod visited friends in Sun City\, a residential community of 5\,000 households with regulations so strict that she felt overwhelmed with anxiety. Only the instant film images of the sun and the road she embarked on during her subsequent journey could relieve her from such anguish. \nHong Kong artist Reo Ma’s motorbike installation echoes Harold de Puymorin’s road trip images. Vehicles symbolise speed and freedom but have also historically driven consumer culture forward\, both in the US and else- where. Accompanying the motorbike are selected works from Reo\, each representing his perceptions of our culture during his “road trip” of exploring the outer and inner worlds. \n\n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, Hong Kong artist Damon Tong used the “Made in China” stickers to collage the US flag. It can also be interpreted as a reflection of capitalism and consumerism in a broader sense. \nUS photographer Roger Ballen’s staged photograph resonates with the exhibition’s titled theme. It portrays a constrained Superman who turns into a fragmented puppet. When Superman is no longer Superman\, what becomes of the American dream? \nBoogie Woogie Photography is also pleased to present\, with the prestigious Galerie Kraemer from Paris\, 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/made-in-usa/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20240826T060105Z
CREATED:20240826T060105Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Stettner: Time Capsules
DESCRIPTION:Louis Stettner (1922-2016) stands as one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. With a career spanning over seven decades\, Stettner’s work sings life\, weaving together human stories and architectural beauty with an unparalleled elegance. \nHis work stands out in the world of photography due to his ability to convey profound human emotions and everyday life with an understated yet powerful authenticity. Stettner’s unique perspective\, combined with his master technique\, render his photographs timeless. Some of his renowned oblique gaze compositions give a sense of depth and narrative complexity to his subjects. By capturing them from slightly off-center angles\, Stettner created images that feel both intimate and dynamic\, inviting viewers to explore the nuances within the frame. \nBoogie Woogie delved in the treasure trove of his Atelier in Paris\, preparing for this Time Capsules exhibition with the great support of his beloved wife Janet Stettner\, and Isobel Stettner Hoevers\, his daughter. \nLouis Stettner’s photographs are held in prestigious Photography collections as well as Fine Arts Museums\, including notably: the Museum of Modern Art\, the Whitney Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Centre Pompidou in Paris; the Tate Modern in London; and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/louis-stettner-time-capsules/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20240416T083706Z
CREATED:20240416T083706Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Resonance unites the artistic expression of Elsa Jeandedieu\, Sylvain Holtermann\, and Takeshi Shikama\, creating a captivating tapestry that reflects the city’s vibrant soul. \nSurrounded by the energy of Hong Kong’s bustling cityscape\, Jeandedieu has been inspired in her quest for inner serenity. As she navigates the fast- paced rhythm of her artist life\, she strives to find a resonating frequency that harmonises with nature. \nIntrigued by the rhythmic patterns that permeate our existence\, Jeandedieu channels and translates energy into textured art. Through her creative process\, she aims to reconnect with the fundamental elements of nature. \nSylvain Holtermann is a French photographer who uses film and digital photography to explore a variety of familiar and unfamiliar territories through a poetic outlook largely influenced by the works of painters. Living in Hong Kong since 1995\, his themes include the beauty of empty spaces\, the resilience of nature in the city\, and the resonance of time and element in the landscape. Favouring a direct yet introspective approach to photography\, he usually works with small-format cameras. For this exhibition\, he presents a series of photographs printed on bamboo fibre washi paper. \nHong Kong possesses diverse facets beyond its modern skyscrapers. As Takeshi Shikama becomes increasingly accustomed to the city\, he discovered the richness of greenery\, the profoundness of nature\, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. One winter morning\, guided by the wisdom path\, Shikama came across the majestic Buddha statue veiled by a misty atmosphere. In those serene moments\, he clicked the shutter of his camera\, hoping to capture the tranquil landscape.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-resonance/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20240220T001521Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:Moonlight is the soft\, pale light that is reflected from the Moon onto the Earth’s surface. It occurs when sunlight hits the surface of the Moon and is then reflected back to the Earth. Moonlight appears much dimmer and cooler in comparison to direct sunlight because the Moon does not emit light of its own but rather reflects the light it receives from the Sun. \nMoonlight has long been a source of inspiration for art\, literature\, and romantic settings\, evoking a serene and ethereal atmosphere. It has also played a role in various cultural and mythological beliefs throughout history. \nThis exhibition is conceived with Eunyoung Yang and Vanessa Franklin as a four hands curated exhibition to craft a harmonious sonata of ten visual artists’ works\, combined together to share their inward lunar and poetic journey. \nBoogie Woogie Photography is pleased to present with prestigious Kraemer Gallery from Paris\, 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art. \nArtists presented: Isabelle Boccon-Gibod\, Elsa Jeandedieu\, Fan Ho\, Bogdan Konopka\, Yayoi Kusama\, Kim Pan Ki\, Philippe Pastor\, Luc Roux\, Takeshi Shikama and Kim Tschang Yeul. \n\n\n\n\nBy appointment: info@bewephoto.com
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/moonlight/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20231226T075442Z
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SUMMARY:Sabine Weiss: A Tribute
DESCRIPTION:It is with an immense pleasure that Boogie Woogie Photography invites you to its forthcoming exhibition – “Sabine Weiss: A Tribute (1924-2021)”. The exhibition\, running from the 6th of January to the 15th of February 2024\, seeks to honor the legacy of Sabine Weiss\, a monumental figure in the world of photography. \nThis year we are commemorating the centennial of Sabine Weiss’s birth in Switzerland\, dating back to 1924. Sabine Weiss spent most of her life in Paris\, capturing the city and its people with a depth and intimacy that only a true artist could achieve. Her work\, often classified under humanist photography\, is a testament to her keen eye\, her deep empathy\, and her unwavering dedication to unearthing and documenting human existence. \nThe exhibition features a selection of twenty-three of Weiss’s iconic works\, alongside some lesser-known gems\, carefully curated to portray the breadth and depth of her talent. Each photograph is a heritage to Weiss’s ability to capture the poetry of everyday life\, the fleeting moments of beauty\, joy\, and melancholy that are so quintessentially human. \nWe are deeply grateful to the daughter of the artist\, Marion Weiss\, and to Photo Elysée in Lausanne who preserves the artist archives for their endorsement of the exhibition\, as well as to Laure Augustins for her continuous support over the years. \nThe exhibition is presented together with 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art provided by the esteemed Kraemer Gallery in Paris. \nLet us celebrate Sabine Weiss not just as a photographer\, but as a pioneer\, a storyteller\, and to give praise to the power of the human spirit.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/sabine-weiss-a-tribute/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20231031T024810Z
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SUMMARY:The Seven Year Itch
DESCRIPTION:To mark the seventh year of Boogie Woogie Photography\, we present a group show of our beloved artists who have followed us since we started in 2016. \nThis year\, the gallery has opened its passion for photography to other mediums. We are proud to present in the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang paintings\, sculptures\, collages\, etchings and – with the Kraemer gallery from Paris – exceptional 18th century French furniture and decorative arts. \nHong Kong is a welcoming hub for talents and we are grateful to host this milestone exhibition with artists from many different countries. Six of our seventeen artists exhibited will be in Hong Kong with us: \nLean Lui’s images explore themes of sensuality\, innocence and personal connection. The ideas of seduction\, intimacy and lust undergo a slow process of contamination from the outside\, transforming innocent fantasies\, paradigms of perfection and purity into the disconcerting experiences of fear\, desire\, pain and isolation that we\, as humans\, inevitably encounter in an imperfect world. \nPatrice Bodenand’s black and white photographs taken over two decades in Hong Kong open our eyes to the hidden scratches of our city and refer with humour to the graffiti series taken by the famous surrealist artist Brassaï in Paris in the thirties. \nThe “Monochrome Collection” is an exquisite assemblage of textured art pieces crafted by Elsa Jeandedieu. Rooted in Elsa’s observation of nature\, the white tondo we selected to showcase is the latest chapter of her artistic evolution. \nFelix Sze Chung Wong is observing Singapore city through its facades geometry series and distinctive tower-studded cityscape. \nDion Leung’s collages explore topics of rebellion and conflicts with a practice of realism. As a self-taught artist\, Dion is constantly looking for the expression of art in human interactions. \nFinally\, Stephen King’s recent meticulously composed large format prints of Scotland give us comfort and a sense of calm\, reflecting the magnificence and isolation of the Scottish landscape. \nBy appointment at info@bewephoto.com
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/the-seven-year-itch/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTSTAMP:20230911T023437Z
CREATED:20230911T023437Z
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SUMMARY:Capturing Life: The Photography of Willy Ronis
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present “Capturing Life: The Photography of Willy Ronis”\, a solo exhibition by the renowned French photographer at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 16 September to 21 October 2023. The collection is presented together with 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art displayed by the Kraemer Gallery based in Paris. \nWilly Ronis (1910-2009) was a pioneer of humanist photography\, a movement that emerged in post-war France\, seeking to document the human condition with authenticity and empathy. \nThroughout his long and prolific career\, Ronis left precious visual memories of the twentieth century. Focused on documenting everyday life and people’s joy and sorrow\, he developed a unique style characterized by his deep sensitivity and ability to find poetry in the mundane. From the bustling streets of Paris to the intimate moments between lovers\, Ronis’ images offer a glimpse into the universal human experience. \nThis carefully curated exhibition of Ronis’ most iconic works is a rare selection from the private collection of Stephane Kovalsky\, Ronis’ grandson. It showcases Ronis’ remarkable talent for composition and storytelling. Each photograph is a testament to Ronis’ unwavering curiosity about the world and his ability to find beauty in unexpected places. \n“Le Nu Provençal”\, is perhaps Ronis’ most famous photograph. The image is renowned as an intimate and respectful portrait of his wife Marie-Anne Lansiaux in Gordes in Provence\, taken in the summer of 1949. \nPlease kindly book your private visit: info@bewephoto.com / whats app: +852 5239 3730.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/capturing-life-the-photography-of-willy-ronis/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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SUMMARY:Elsa Jeandedieu: Reminiscence
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “Reminiscence\,” a solo exhibition by Elsa Jeandedieu\, a Hong Kong-based muralist and visual artist\, at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 29 June to 22 July 2023. The exhibition is presented together with 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art displayed by the prestigious Kraemer Gallery from Paris. \nBorn and raised in southern France\, Elsa’s artistic journey began at a young age\, experimenting with various mediums and techniques. Her passion for painting was ignited by French art history and family background\, drawing inspiration from great artists – notably by the textures of French painter and sculptor Pierre Soulages or the use of colors by Mark Rothko and Piet Mondrian. Her signature style emerged as she honed her craft\, a harmonious blend of vibrant hues\, bold compositions\, and expressive brushstrokes. \nElsa has been expanding her creative talents and bringing her unique texture artworks and murals to Hong Kong\, Paris\, Italy\, and many other places. In the past twenty years\, her inspiring energy and creativity have resulted in hundreds of commissioned paintings and luxury art pieces for high-profile clients\, including CHANEL and other high fashion brands. \nAs she turns forty years old this year\, Elsa moves on to a new chapter and dedicates herself to artworks that reveal her inner voice. Her inaugural solo exhibition Reminiscence invites us to embark on a journey through her universe. As the exhibition title demonstrates\, Elsa’s painting brings the viewers to her childhood in a poetic way. \nElsa’s work is deeply rooted in personal experience\, exploring love\, family\, and memory themes. Her extensive application of materials like plaster\, copper leaf\, and marine varnish reminds her of something about childhood. As Elsa recalls\, each piece brings her back to a specific place she had been in her teenage years. For her\, childhood is blurry yet happy. Whenever she looks back\, it is always shiny and colorful. She spent a lot of time on her grandparents’ boats – the use of gold and rusty material in her paintings may be reminiscent of these memories. Elsa’s work also delves into the realm of abstraction\, as she skillfully manipulates color\, light\, and texture to create a palpable sense of depth and tension. \nElsa’s paintings are a testament to her excellent command of plastic art techniques at the service of a profound understanding of human emotion. With great pleasure and pride\, we invite you to explore and appreciate the evocative memories captured by this remarkable French painter with what constitutes her first solo exhibition.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/elsa-jeandedieu-reminiscence/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Painting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTSTAMP:20230525T031733Z
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SUMMARY:Forever Godard Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Paying homage to the late French New Wave giant Jean-Luc Godard\, the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society will take film lovers on a transformative journey to rediscover the auteur’s ingenuity through a forest of images. \nThis unconventional multimedia exhibition will take place at the Boogie Woogie Photography Gallery in Wong Chuk Hang from 7 June to 21. \nThe exhibition comprises two segments. The first\, JLG by Raymond Cauchetier\, showcases film stills and behind-the-scenes photography by the legendary set photographer\, whose iconic pictures of the young Godard during the French New Wave period in the 1960s – including those for Breathless and A Woman is A Woman – beautifully captured the defining moment in cinema history. The second segment\, Living Projection: In Praise of the Image\, highlights lifestyle photography and an audiovisual journey of Godard’s final creative period by Swiss producer and collaborator Fabrice Aragno. Inspired by The Image Book\, this spatial and sensory passage immerses visitors into Godard’s universe of thought. \nAragno will personally participate in a panel discussion at the gallery on 9 June before giving a masterclass at the Hong Kong Arts Centre after the Goodbye to Language 3D screening to share his insights and experience working with the maestro with the Hong Kong audience. \nCo-presented with Alliance Française and supported by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau\, Swiss Films\, and Boogie Woogie Photography\, the exhibition is a highlight of the concurrent For Ever Godard tribute\, complementing a seminar and the screening of over 50 features and short films by Godard presented in the Cine Fan programme from May to July.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/forever-godard-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20230329T052401Z
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SUMMARY:On the Road
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “On The Road\,” a group exhibition at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 18th March to 29th April 2023. \nOn this occasion\, we are pleased to announce the collaboration with Kraemer Gallery\, with notably\, on-show 18th-century antiques and artwork that provide a contrasting yet harmonious visual backdrop to the more modern photographic prints on display. \nThe exhibition title comes from American writer Jack Kerouac’s novel “On The Road” published in 1957. As the narrator says in the book: “Nothing behind me\, everything ahead of me\, as is ever so on the road.” The story depicts several youngsters setting out for road trips in the United States. They are immersed in a hedonistic atmosphere and pursue the freedom of life and soul while traveling across America. \nThe exhibition comprises fifteen Hong Kong and international photographers’ art- works about their journey\, including Raymond Cauchetier and Roger Ballen’s road trip images. These pictures are reminiscent of Jack Kerouac’s novel\, which demon- strates people’s lifestyles through various photographers’ perspectives. The photog- raphers also explore their inner world through the journey and lens. \n\n\n\n\nSal Paradise\, the main narrator in the book\, is admired for his friend Dean Moriar- ty’s carefree attitude and sense of adventure. They often drive on the road and ex- perience the joys and struggles encountered along the way. To a certain extent\, a car is a tool leading them to their journey of self-exploration. The young men under Roger Ballen’s lens have similarities. \nThe famous Woodstock Music Festival remains a symbol of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The 19-year-old college student Roger Ballen not only en- joyed music but also documented this spectacular festival on the spot. People were immersed in music with unrestrained joy. He captured a group of motorcyclists sit- ting on a car\, and their dress and motorbikes reflected the young people’s pursuit of alternative and venturesome spirit in that era. \nThe road trips advance the novel’s plot. It also inspired many photographers in their works\, such as Richard Avedon’s portrait series “In The American West.” As the pic- tures displayed in the exhibition\, Raymond Cauchetier captured cars driving on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Stephanie Cheng took an intimate portrait with an automobile parked on a California highway\, which witnessed an incredible American road journey with her close friend. \nIn the spring of 2018\, French photographer Isabelle Boccon-Gibod visited friends in Sun City\, a residential community of 5\,000 households with strict regulations\, which triggered her anxiety. The instant film images of the sun and the road she took dur- ing the journey relieved her stress. \n\n\n\n\nack Kerouac published his novel in 1957. By coincidence\, photographer James Chung bought his first camera almost simultaneously. The cars in the street are no- ticeable in his images\, which can be seen in Yau Leung’s pictures in the 1960s &1970s. Their photos demonstrate a different impression of old Hong Kong. \n\n\n\n\nIn addition\, Polish photographer Bogdan Konopka captured a dilapidated car on the streets of Wrocław\, which presents a sense of desolation. Under the lens of French photographers Willy Ronis and Sabine Weiss\, the black and white photos show a vehicle parked on Paris street and Champs Elysees. The readers will be impressed by Jacques Henri Lartigue’s image in the 1910s\, in which he captured a speeding race car in the Grand Prix of the Automobile Club of France. With all the pictures which are displayed\, everyone has their own “On The Road” story.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/on-the-road/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTSTAMP:20230131T002325Z
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SUMMARY:Bogdan Konopka: Darkness & Light
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “Darkness & Light”\, a solo exhibition by Bogdan Konopka at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 4 February to 4 March 2023. \nLight is a driving force for photography\, but it might also be destructive. For Polish-born photographer Bogdan Konopka\, the great charm of photography comes from darkness and shadow. There is one more shadow that co-creates photography: the shadow of the author and of its time. The photographer directs images from darkness into light. \nBogdan is a master of black-and-white photography and Chiaroscuro. At first glance\, it is easy to be attracted by the bright light source in his images. When the viewers get accustomed to the darkness\, they will discover a world of greys and tiny details hidden in the shadow. Most of his images are contact prints\, created with the same size negative\, and audiences must appreciate them closely to understand the details in the small prints. \nBogdan is not only famous for his technique but also for the perception after traveling worldwide to confront different cultures. He was born in Poland\, lived in Paris\, and traveled all over Europe and China to record the different cities’ appearances through his lens. His photographs present a unique and recognizable style in natural landscapes or interior spaces. \nThe exhibition\, Darkness & Light\, demonstrates 26 of his black-and-white Hand-printed artworks\, including multiple series from the photographer. Living in Poland for decades\, Bogdan’s passion for photography dated from his youth\, and he captured street scenes in Polish cities such as Wrocław and Kraków. After moving to France\, he photographed shop entrances in Paris and interior spaces in libraries\, theaters\, and museums when traveling to Pas-de-Calais\, Angers\, Nice\, and several other cities. In the Théâtre de l’Odéon image\, the long exposure creates a bright white screen reminiscent of Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Theaters series. Although they have similarities\, Bogdan is not exploring the passage of time but a dramatic light source in the dark. \nInstead of capturing fleeting moments\, Bogdan’s camera allows fragments of reality to emerge against dark backgrounds. He was devoid of people deliberately\, as if he was embarked on a solitary voyage. He takes photos with long-time exposure to efface the presence of people. A large-format camera enables him to make stunning contact prints\, and the black-and-white images bring a sense of tranquility and mystery. \nFor Bogdan\, the darkroom is where magic is born. He makes the silver gelatin contact prints by himself\, scratches on negatives to create unique patterns\, and paints with a brush dipped in developer on expired papers. This creative approach was inspired by the works of French poet and painter Henri Michaux. In his darkroom\, he isolates himself from the hustle and bustle\, and his experiments’ inseparable companion and inspiration is music. Bogdan named this series of works “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik\,” which is reminiscent of Mozart’s Serenade. \nA shadow is an absence of light. Bogdan’s work is not only about darkness and light. His portraits are also mysterious. “Tyłem- Dos au Mur” (Backwards\, Against the Wall) combines nine images photographed with a simple and consistent white background. He captures the backs of different people\, and the photo grid collage strengthens the mystery and imagination.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/bogdan-konopka-darkness-light/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230108
DTSTAMP:20221212T035448Z
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SUMMARY:Takeshi Shikama: Contemplations
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “Contemplations”\, a solo exhibition by Takeshi Shikama at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 10 December 2022 to 20 January 2023. \nBorn in Tokyo in 1948\, Takeshi Shikama taught himself photography but never expected to be a photographer at the beginning. One day in early autumn 2001\, as twilight set in\, Shikama got lost in the mountain paths. Attracted by the darkness of the undergrowth\, he found himself suddenly seized with a strong desire to take photographs. He set out to the same place again with a camera the following day\, trying to capture the enigmatic feeling that animates him. This experience made him realize that he was not taking pictures of the woods out of his will but that the forest was inducing him to take its portraits. Since then\, Shikama turned to photography after a lengthy career as a designer and never stopped photographing forests in Japan\, the United States\, and Europe. \nLooking back\, he feels that this all began with the decision to build a mountain lodge with his hands. To clear a plot of land for constructing a lodge inside a small forest\, Shikama had to fell Japanese red pine trees some eighty years old. Although many years have elapsed since then\, he still vividly remembers the feeling as he sat astride the felled-down trees\, stripping them of their barks. \nOwing to the invaluable experience of spending the next ten years building the cottage\, his sensitivity towards nature came to be fully awakened. Lured by this mysterious sensation\, Shikama started to travel all over Japan\, visiting the depth of forests and continuing to take photographs. \nShikama always carries cameras when traveling. He is curious how the lens will capture the air in various places in different countries. Unlike the rapid snapping of pictures that most people experience\, an image is photographed one at a time. The large format camera with 4×5 inches film makes him possible to record the details and gives him more time to contemplate while setting the camera. He also likes the square format. The Hasselblad camera with 6×6 cm film is more convenient and suitable for capturing fleeting moments. \nThe exhibition Contemplations comprises 32 of Shikama’s images captured worldwide\, including the winter scenery in Japan\, the magnificent Yosemite National Park in California\, the Isle of Skye in Scotland\, and urban forests in Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and France. \nBreathe in\, breathe out\, and listen for the silence. As the exhibition title depicts\, Shikama’s images of the forest and trees guided us through a visual contemplation that unlocks a journey toward discovering the nature of silence. Shikama wrote:”the forest always stands there\, motionless in total stillness. This is the image I have always had of the forest. It has dawned upon me that the forest is\, in fact\, the home of numerous silent and peaceful activities”. \nIt is not just the trees and plants matter\, but also the process of making the image from start to finish that is part of the journey. Shikama attaches as much importance to the details of the image as to the photographic object. His photographs are made in Japan and are both stunning and tranquil. He uses the platinum/palladium technique on handmade Gampi paper\, which is traditional Japanese paper made of Gampi tree bark\, giving the prints a natural sepia tone. \nHe applies the emulsion by hand to each sheet\, exposes the negative by contact\, then reveals the image and fixes it chemically. This painstaking process requires mastery and attention that reflects the artist’s reverence for his subjects. The Gampi paper brings a unique and precious quality to each print\, and its tone gives softness to the photo and reinforces the “stillness” of the forest in the final image.\nFascinated by the forest enveloped in natural and simple air\, we hope these images in this exhibition can lead the viewers into Takeshi Shikama’s photography and meditation world. May the peace be with us.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/takeshi-shikama-contemplations/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTSTAMP:20221012T043203Z
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SUMMARY:My Hong Kong Part II
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “My Hong Kong\, 我城 (Part II)”\, a group exhibition at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 15 October to 27 November 2022. \nEvery city has its own story to tell. More stories are yet to be told in a vibrant and bustling city like Hong Kong. Following the success of the exhibition “My Hong Kong\, 我城”\, we are thrilled to present Part II\, comprising eleven Hong Kong and international photographers’ artworks about the city. \nEveryone sees and feels the city from their perspective. People who have been to Hong Kong at different ages always have a reason to fall in love with the city. On display are Raymond Cauchetier and James Chung’s cityscapes from the 1950s and young talents’ impressions of Hong Kong. \nEven though Cauchetier and Chung lived in different worlds\, they had similar paths. They were both self-taught photographers and recorded Hong Kong’s street scenes nearly seventy years ago. Their images reflect people’s simple life at that time. Later\, in the 1960s\, Cauchetier became a set photographer for the French New Wave and Chung for Hong Kong films. With the passing of Jean-Luc Godard in September this year\, Cauchetier’s photographs brought back vivid memories of the French New Wave director\, which left a critical testimony of the golden era. \nHong Kong is a charismatic city. Whether in the movies or the reality\, this place always attracted and fascinated visitors. The exhibition not only presents the city’s past and present but also embraces the city’s diversity through the photographers’ eyes. We hope the audience can recall their unique memories of the city with this exhibition. \nArtists\nRaymond Cauchetier (France\, 1920-2021)\, James Chung (Hong Kong\, 1925-2018)\, Takeshi Shikama (Japan\, 1948)\, Roger Ballen (United States\, 1950)\, Chun Wai (Hong Kong\, 1958)\, Thierry Cohen (France\, 1963)\, Stephen King (United States\, 1966)\, Julian Cohen (United Kingdom\, 1967)\, Jocelyn Ho (Hong Kong\, 1973)\, Paul Bradshaw (United Kingdom\, 1979)\, Felix Sze Chung Wong (Hong Kong\, 1991)\, Dion Leung (Hong Kong\, 1999).
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/my-hong-kong-part-ii/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20220824T084511Z
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SUMMARY:My Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “My Hong Kong\, 我城”\, a group exhibition at the Loft Wong Chuk Hang\, from 3 September to 15 October 2022. \nEvery city has its own story to tell. In a vibrant and bustling city like Hong Kong\, more stories are yet to be told. For Boogie Woogie Photography and PhotogStory\, Photography brought us together. Although we have different backgrounds\, we share the same passion for photography and fondness for this city.\nWe met several years ago at an Art Fair\, and now we’re thrilled to curate this exhibition\, “My Hong Kong\, 我城”\, in Wong Chuk Hang. \n“My Hong Kong\, 我城”\, comprises thirteen Hong Kong and international photographers’ artworks about the city. On display are Raymond Cauchetier and James Chung’s cityscapes from the 1950s as well as young talents’ impressions of Hong Kong. These images not only present the city’s past and present but also embrace the city’s diversity through the photographers’ eyes. We hope you enjoy the exhibi- tion as we enjoy the city that we’re much-loved. \nEveryone sees and feels the city from their perspective. People who have been to Hong Kong at dif- ferent ages always have a reason to fall in love with the city. Under the lens of James Chung and French photographer Raymond Cauchetier\, there is street scenery full of Chinese characters\, reflecting people’s simple life at that time. Even though Chung and Cauchetier lived in different worlds\, they had similar fates. Both were self-taught photographers and recorded Hong Kong’s street scene nearly seventy years ago. Later\, they became set photographers\, respectively for Hong Kong Films and for the French New Wave in the 1960s. Their photographs left a critical testimony of the golden era. \nHong Kong’s architecture also reflects the city’s character. Chun Wai photographed buildings with rounded corners\, a practical architectural style popular in the post-war. Under the lens of Dustin Shum\, a ping pong table painted in bright green in Shun on Estate is reminiscent of American director Wes Anderson’s movies\, at first glance. Yet\, the bright colors contrasted with the mottled ground if you look closely\, revealing the refurbishment in public housing estates\, where the city’s low-income residents live. \nPhotographer Felix Wong focuses on skyscrapers\, extracting the background and apparent characteristics of the buildings\, and simply presenting its aesthetics with geometric lines. \nHong Kong is known for its distinctive tower-studded cityscape. The high-rise buildings captured by photographers Stephen King and Thierry Cohen present a typical overlook of the city. Thierry Cohen combined stars shot separately from remoted deserts to the Victoria Harbour night scene with digital techniques\, to give the cityscape a romantic and surreal look. Although Hong Kong is full of skyscrapers\, nature is not far from the city. Japanese photographer Takeshi Shikama captured this urban jungle. The photographs are hand-printed on Japanese handmade Ganpi paper with the ancient platinum technique. His images demonstrate the city’s rarely seen elegant silent beauty. \nHong Kong is a charismatic city. Whether in the movies or the reality\, this place always attracted and fascinated visitors. We hope the audiences can arouse unique memories of the city in the “My Hong Kong\, 我城” exhibition. \nPhotos Courtesy of Boogie Woogie Photography. \nJames Chung\, Queen’s Road Central\, 1959. \nRaymond Cauchetier\, 1954. \nThierry Cohen\, Hong Kong 22° 16’ 38’’ N 2012-03-22 lst 14:00\, From Darkened Cities series\, 2010-2012
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/my-hong-kong/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605
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SUMMARY:We ❤️ Paris
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography is pleased to present ‘We ❤ Paris’\, an associated project of the French May Arts Festival. \nThis group exhibition is an invitation to discover Paris through the eyes of thirteen renowned photographers\, including: \n•Isabelle Boccon-Gibod •Henri Cartier Bresson •Raymond Cauchetier •Stephanie Cheng •Thierry Cohen •Robert Doisneau •Léon Herschtritt •Stephen King •Bogdan Konopka •Jacques-Henri Lartigue •Willy Ronis •Takeshi Shikama and Sabine Weiss. \nParis At Night \nTrois allumettes une à une allumées dans la nuit\nLa première pour voir ton visage tout entier\nLa seconde pour voir tes yeux\nLa dernière pour voir ta bouche\nEt l’obscurité tout entière pour me rappeler tout cela\nEn te serrant dans mes bras. \nThree matches one by one struck in the night  \nThe first to see the whole of your face\nThe second to see your eyes\nThe last to see your mouth\nAnd the complete and utter darkness to remember them all\nWhile holding you in my arms. \nJacques Prevert (1900-1977)
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/we-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-paris/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTSTAMP:20220324T041705Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Ballen & Andrew Luk: ZODIAC
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese ZODIAC is represented by twelve animals. In order\, they are: the Rat\, Ox\, Tiger\, Rabbit\, Dragon\, Snake\, Horse\, Goat\, Monkey\, Rooster\, Dog\, and Pig… \nThis exhibition showcases twelve of Roger Ballen’s photographs. In black & white or colour\, each animal is represented – some of these iconic images have already been collected by many important museums. \nFor the first time\, the photographic work of Roger Ballen is seen together with the sculptures and installations of Andrew Luk. Serendipitously\, both were born in the USA\, although nearly forty years apart. \nHong Kong-based artist Andrew Luk joins us under this theme with his new installation ‘Refrigerator of Curious Cosmologies’ and\, in ‘Forbidden’\, incorporating a series of six previously unseen sculptures of durian fruits. \nIt has been a joy to have played a part in the birth of these creations\, watching a young talent react to the inspirational dialogue with a legendary artist. We hope you will spare the necessary time to enjoy each work; they will live with you afterwards… \nBy appointment only: info@bewephoto.com
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/roger-ballen-andrew-luk-zodiac/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography,Sculpture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTSTAMP:20220302T035355Z
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SUMMARY:White & Black
DESCRIPTION:Boogie Woogie Photography is pleased to present White & Black\, a collective exhibition of black and white photography. \nThe exhibition brings together over thirty photographs from the early twentieth century to today\, including rare vintage silver gelatin prints. \nWhite & Black includes photographs by Roger Ballen\, Isabelle Boccon-Gibod\, Henri Cartier-Bresson\, Raymond Cauchetier\, Ho Fan\, Stephen King\, Michael Kistler\, Bogdan Konopka\, Jacques Henri Lartigue\, Sharon Lee\, Willy Ronis\, Takeshi Shikama\, Charles de Vaivre and Chak Wai Lung. \nBoogie Woogie Photography is also honoured to showcase personal works by collectors and passionate amateurs\, including Julian Cohen and Jocelyne Ho. \nThe exhibition is by appointment only\, please email us at info@bewephoto.com to book your private tour.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/white-black/
LOCATION:The Loft\, E. Wah Factory Building\, Wong Chuk Hang\, Southern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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