Five cultural events to check out this month
Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon
Hong Kong Ballet (HKB), Atlanta Ballet and Queensland Ballet collaborate to produce the much-anticipated world premiere of Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon by world-renowned Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Adult tickets are priced from $180 and available via HK Ticketing.
When: March 24-26
Where: Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai
The Streets of Hong Kong
Coinciding with Hong Kong’s Art Month, Blue Lotus Gallery will host a new exhibition: ‘The Streets of Hong Kong’ by artists, Fan Ho, Greg Girard, Keith Macgregor, Robin Moyer, Walter Koditek, KC Kwan, Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, Michael Kistler and Jason Au. The joint exhibition will showcase the works of street photography from different periods and styles, from the inception of Hong Kong as a port to the present day.
When: March 16 – April 16
Where: Blue Lotus Gallery, G/F 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan
DigiRadiance at Tai Kwan
The memories and spaces of Victoria Gaol—Hong Kong’s first prison—are the focus of Tai Kwun’s brand-new digital programme DigiRadiance. The heritage digital exhibition consists of two parts: a 30-minute immersive show transforming the F Hall Studio into an immersive project space; and five Augmented Reality checkpoints across the Prison Yard and D Hall that will take visitors on a nostalgic journey to explore Tai Kwun’s history.
When: Until March 16, 11am-7pm
Where: Tai Kwan, 10 Hollywood Road
Phyllida Barlow’s “untitled: folly; baubles”
Dame Phyllida Barlow’s larger-than-life masterpiece, “untitled: folly; baubles” will be on display at K11 MUSEA from now until March 28. Originally commissioned by the British Council, the 30 brightly coloured giant baubles will be a sight for visitors to behold at the K11 MUSEA Atrium. About ten of the art pieces will remain on display at the K11 MUSEA promenade until the end of November.
When: Until March 28
Where: K11 MUSEA Atrium, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Abe Kogan: Split Seconds
Leica Hong Kong will host internationally acclaimed photographer Abe Kogan to host exhibitions at its CWB and IFC stores, named ‘Split Seconds’. Abe Kogan is an international entrepreneur, award-winning photographer and writer, world traveller, FIA Historic Formula One Class A champion racing driver, and film producer.
When: Until April 6
Where: Leica Store Hong Kong Causeway Bay, G/F, No.12 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Leica Store Hong Kong (IFC), Store 2026, Podium Level 2, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
