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[Chinese version only] 政治藝術的並展 劉建華 (1) 《心安是歸處》作為楊秀卓與程展緯聯展,藝術家級數無可置疑,兩人皆以關心社會政治創作見長,策展人羅文樂選以香港富商李嘉誠回應「不愛國」指控時所引述的「心安是歸處」為題,更讓藝術家有緊扣港人當下社會不安的展覽語境。李嘉誠(其智囊?)的語言藝術,巧妙地將一個追問跨國企業資本家的國族身份認同問題,超越在商言商,轉化到個人的心境層次,表現出一己家國牽纏的反制能動性(你想我愛國/投資嗎,麻煩先來提供使我安心的社會/營商條件)。但從楊氏(1952-)走過的年代,李氏作為港人成功典範,神話來到程氏(1972-)一輩,「李超人」形象已被妖魔化,羅氏在展場的藝術家年表將李嘉誠並列,一方面可補充一點香港故事的脈絡,更多是借流行文化的戲謔來與藝術的社會批判相互輝映。 若李氏的說話籌碼非人人所有,近期李波、桂民海利用一國兩制的言論自由空間,出版內地禁書的小額經濟活動,疑給非法擄押回內地,外國公民護照也未能保障,無疑更能挑起港人切身的不安。桂氏巧合(也不巧合)的引說「我心安處是故鄉」,反證這是
Talent wanted | Gallery Manager
1a space is looking for gallery manager (1a space: a non-profit making contemporary art space funded by Hong Kong Arts Development Council). Applications are invited for the post of Gallery Manager. Requirements A well-organized, mature and independent person with not less than six years of full time administrative working experience. With strong interest in working with artists and related events and projects. Excellent communication skill and good writing skills in both En


Art Basel Hong Kong 2016|Education Partner
Art Basel will return to Hong Kong from 24–26 March, 2016 for its fourth edition at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. We are pleased to inform you that 1a space will arrange guided tours for teachers and students who are aged 14 or above, which are to be presented by Hong Kong local artists/ students on Thursday 24 March and Friday 25 March respectively. For interested parties, please free feel to contact us as the application form will be ready on 15 February,
Special arrangement during Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year of Monkey! 1a space will be closed on 7-10 Feb, normal operating hours will resume on 11 Feb.


New British Inventors: Inside Heatherwick Studio Exhibition
New British Inventors: Inside Heatherwick Studio Exhibition The New British Inventors: Inside Heatherwick Studio exhibitionis curated by Kate Goodwin, Drue Heinz Curator of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Itaims at providing a fascinating insight into Heatherwick Studio’s exploration of new ideas, materials, techniques and processes. The exhibition is co-presented by the British Council, the GREAT Britain campaign and PMQ, with Swire Properties and KEF as
