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Hong Kong Art Critics Nurturing Programme 2019-20 Master Class III: History．Research．Criticism：Their Whereabouts, Our Position Master class will begin with two stories to elaborate the tension between Art History and Art criticism. What is their whereabouts under the context of art development? How can we locate our position? Which side shall we take? Date: 31 May 2020 (Sunday) Time: 7pm Venue: 1a space (Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong) Speaker: Lee Wing Ki Language: Cantonese Fee: HKD280 Register Now: https://forms.gle/TmovEoZhtPLFMt5J6 *1a Friends can enjoy a 20% off discount. About the speaker: Lee Wing Ki Lee Wing Ki is an artist-researcher based in Hong Kong. He read history of art at the University of Hong Kong and receive a MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, supported by a British Chevening Scholarship. His photography projects were exhibited in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Latvia, Taiwan and the UK. His artistic practice lies between documentary photography, artistic and archival research, and a contemporary take to analogue photographic practice. He is currently an Assistant Professor in photography at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University and a curatorial member of 1a space, an independent art space in Hong Kong.

We are pleased to announce that the exhibition period of "Participatory Public Lab: To Kwa Wan Community Dining Room Project Exhibition" will be extended until 31 May due to the overwhelming response. Participatory Public Lab: To Kwa Wan Community Dining Room Project Exhibition Virtual Tour：https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qxdpLPsS9qr Exhibition: 8 May to 31 May 2020 Time: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am – 7 pm; closed on Monday Address: 1a space (Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

1a space aims to provide young and emerging curator and artists a platform and resources for implementing conceptual and experimental art project. The Emerging Talents in Contemporary Art encourages local and international talents with curatorial guidance, training and advice to help actualize their artistic project. To enhance regional and international idea exchange and dialogues, the project will be divided into two parts to engage with talents from different part of the world. Projects that take innovative curatorial approaches and experimental formats will be encouraged. －－－－－ Part 1: Open Call for Artist/Curator (Pan-Asia/Belt and Road regions) has been successfully completed in October 2019. Selected artist: Daniel Chong (Singapore) －－－－－ Part 2: Open Call for Artist/Curator : International ▶Exhibition period: April 2020 (exhibition duration not less than 6 weeks) ▶Application deadline: 2 February 2020 11:59pm Hong Kong Time ▶Announcement of result: March 2020 With the aim of encouraging curatorial research in tandem with exhibition planning, the programme provides deserving curatorial talent or curatorial team/ artist or artist group a platform and necessary resources to realize an innovative and experimental project to fill the gap between larger public institutions and commercial ventures. The aim of this curatorial residency programme is to promote arts in Hong Kong with international collaborations and to enhance international curatorial research in Hong Kong. An honorarium will be provided for selected artist/curator. 1a space provides allowance for flight tickets (for non-Hong Kong curator(s)/artist(s) only), accommodation (for non-Hong Kong curator(s)/artist(s) only), exhibition space and production fee to the curator(s)/artist(s), who produces an exhibition in 1a space in April with at least 1 related public programming. S/he will organize and present the exhibition and related public programmes within the residence period. For curator scheme, an inclusive of local artist(s) is encouraged. All applications submitted will be considered final and treated as such. Applicants will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to add or edit an application once it has been submitted. All incomplete or duplicate applications will be immediately disqualified. All the submitted plans and materials will be entrusted confidentially. ▶Submission Requirements: - Group and solo exhibition proposals are both welcomed - Curator/curatorial team/artist from international regions - A no more than 10-page detailed exhibition proposal that outlines both the curatorial statement, background and plan for the exhibition - a short synopsis of proposed project - expectation and objective for joining the project - A preferred duration of stay and if accepted this can be negotiated according to gallery availability and schedule - a working timeline for the exhibition to open in April 2020 - List of participating artist(s) and short bios for each (maximum 4 participating artist) - A completed Budget Plan with considerations for shipping and/or art production as well as artist fee - Curator(s)/artist(s)’CV - Portfolio of previous production ▷▷To apply, please send us the required documents (in English) via e-mail to: info@oneaspace.org.hk or by post at Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong For more information, please visit our website: http://www.oneaspace.org.hk If you have any questions, please write to: info@oneaspace.org.hk

1a space, founded in 1998, is an independent, non-profit making contemporary visual arts organization and exhibition venue founded by a collective of Hong Kong artworkers. Over the past twenty years, 1a space has presented and organized more than 160 exhibitions and activities. 1a space has played a vital role in developing new frontiers for the visual arts scene in Hong Kong and its representation abroad. 1a space is now inviting applications for the position of Senior Project Executive (Full-time). The position is a 3-year contract. Responsibilities: Manage logistics for arts program Research and contribute to the development of program Coordinate with media requests Manage social media platforms for event promotions and updates Supervise the project coordinators and to plan and implement all trainings, tours and public activities Collect survey for the Program elevation Compile program account reports Participate and assist in research projects related to arts and culture Assist in drafting academic-driven proposal and produce printed and online materials and publication Optimist, devoted, self-motivated, detail-minded, efficient and with good communication skill Requirements: Degree in art history, visual art or fine art, art education, curatorial studies or museum studies, or related subject A minimum of three years’ relevant experiences in the art and cultural sector, NGOs, charity / community project management, academics and/or social service settings Project co-ordination experience is a must Writing and copy-editing skills Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese Good working and learning attitude, be a good team player and have the ability to work independently and under pressure Experiences in accounting or program budgeting would be an advantage Interested candidate please send full resume with current and expected salary to info@oneaspace.org.hk (Subject: 1a space Senior Project Executive) by 24 May 2020 . Please quote the position on the email subject and the application letter. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks after application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and personal information will only be used for recruitment related purposes.

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No New Idols: Hong Kong is an international event combining performance arts and visual arts exhibition, covering the topics of ancient civilizations and cultures. In addition to exhibiting artworks from international and local artists, the programme includes a range of art appreciation and experiential education activities in form of performance arts. A series of workshops of No New Idols: Hong Kong will be presented in December 2019 at different art venues around Hong Kong. A range of workshops for young people and public, including workshops led by local and international artists, artist demonstration and exhibition presenting the collaboration works of artists and participants will be held. Youth-oriented art workshops and martial art experience including cyanotype, mural painting, printmaking, and martial arts, aims to allow local youth experiencing art in different medium in their spare time. And an exhibition opening ceremony/ exhibition will be held from 15 December to 29 December 2019 to showcase the learning outcomes of workshop participants to a larger group of public audience. This programme is supported by Home Affairs Department. Experience unique visual and performance arts by workshops led by artists from USA, Mexico and Hong Kong: 1. Cyanotype Workshop 2. Mural Painting Workshop 3. Print-Making Workshop 4. Choy Li Fut Art Experience 5. Martial Mediumship Workshop ▶Register here: https://forms.gle/AwzTsRB8ZcbmeBXN7 ◀ Cyanotype Workshop Artist will work with the participants to create cyanotype, in reference with the ancient and folk symbols and features of Hong Kong, Guangdong, Hakka and other cultures. Using Indonesia motifs, Parang and Kawung, as examples, the artist will introduce the unique motifs of different cultures and its representation. In the workshop, the artist will encourage participants to create several simple geometric or just organic/irregular shapes from their belongings, then transform the shapes into a strong motif by repetition. Participants can also use paper-cutting, marker to draw on clear film to create shapes or just use prepared geometric shapes from artist. Then they will put their design onto their water-colour paper painted with the chemical solution and print the design onto the paper by letting it sit under the sun/ UV light. Participants’ works will be presented in the exhibition of No New Idols: Hong Kong after the workshops from 15 December to 29 December 2019. Workshop date: 14-15 December 2019 (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 10am – 12nn; 1pm – 3pm Venue: 1a space (Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong) Quota: 20 people each session Target Audience: 6-29 years old Artist tutor: Karen Lai Garling Mural Painting Workshop Supported by the Kowloon City District Council and the Tsung Tsin Christian Academy, large scale mural painting workshops will be held in the Cattle Depot Art Park and the basketball court of Tsung Tsin Christian Academy. The workshop will engage the local population to describe their idea of what is sacred and what are their hopes and dreams. Workshop participants can work with the lead artist to create two pieces of new public mural artworks during the workshops. In addition to responding to the culture and community of the district, the murals can beautify the environment. Artist will study the characteristics of the community and draft the sketch of the mural before the workshop, while participants will be involved in the process of mural painting with the guidance from the artist. The working process will be documented using video and be played in the No New Idols: Hong Kong Exhibition during 15-29 December to showcase the workshop result. Workshop dates: 10-14 December, 2019 (Tuesday to Saturday) Time: 9am – 11am (Session 1); 2pm – 4pm (Session 2) Venue: Cattle Depot Art Park and Tsung Tsin Christian Academy Quota: 100 people Target Audience: 13-29 years old and general public Artist tutor: Justin Hoover * 12-13 December workshop sessions welcome public participation. Print-Making Workshop This workshop will introduce basic wood block carving and hand printing technique to the general public. Participants will be invited to bring an old photograph from their household for the design. The blocks and selected prints done by participants of each workshop will be kept by the tutor to be included in a mural display in No New Idols: Hong Kong, to showcase their interpretation of their own personal history. Date: 7 and 14 December 2019 (Saturday) Time: 12pm – 3pm; 4pm – 7pm Venue: Senselessart Studio (8/F Golden Name Commercial Building, 400 Portland Street, Prince Edward, Hong Kong) Quota: 20 people per session Target Audience: 12-29 years old Artist tutor: Jane Fok *Each participant please bring an old family/household photograph (digital or print) for the workshop. Choy Li Fut Art Experience Choy Li Fut is a kind of Nanquan in Chinese martial arts. After more than one hundred years of development, it is not only popular in Lingnan, but also in many countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Australia. Artist Justin Hoover will lead the participants to experience the flow of body movements in this workshop, and experience the holistic coordination of body and the balance of the body during the practice of Choy Li Fut, which aims to explore the science and rationality of the routines and practice methods of the traditional Chinese martial arts Choy Li Fut. Date: 15 December 2019 (Sunday) Time: 3pm – 5pm Venue: Cattle Depot Artist Village and Cattle Depot Art Park Quota: 40 people Target Audience: 6-18 years old Artist tutor: Justin Hoover Martial Mediumship Workshop Martial Mediumship focuses on incorporating an ancient sense of the warrior spirit with traditional and contemporary dance, movement, costume and ritual. This Ba Gua Zhang based workshop uses the fundamental practice of this martial arts technique and layers it with Mexican spiritual and indigenous warrior practices. The workshop uses movement and costume to channel the spiritual warrior inside all humans, and relies on the esoteric mystical practices of Ba Gua Zhang. This unifies Taoist and Buddhist philosophies with traditional indigenous Mexican dance and movement practices thereby celebrating the 2000 year relationship of cultural exchange between these two native cultures. Utilizing Ba Gua Zhang, this project focuses its physical/spiritual aspects from Buddhist and Taoist monks, utilizing exercises that build the internal energy systems and focuses on teaching youth self healing (muscles, chi, facia, tendons) as well as trains the spiritual aspects of meditation, concentration, critical thinking, and creativity in teaching to channel one’s spirit for the betterment of the self, the family, and the community. Date: 7-8 December 2019 (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 3pm – 5pm Venue: Tsung Tsin Christian Academy Drama Room (8 Lai Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon) Quota: 30 people Target Audience: 6-16 years old; 17-29 years old Artist tutor: Yunuen Rhi ▶ Click here to register now ◀

1a space is the Curatorial Partner of the ‘Opening Ceremony of the Cattle Depot Art Park – Experiencing Cattle Depot’, co-organized by Kowloon City District Office and Kowloon City District Council, presenting the Pubic Art Exhibition,Creative 3D Cow Painting Workshop and series of public programs. The Opening Ceremony of the Cattle Depot Art Park will be held on 8th September 2019. Visitors can enjoy a variety of art & cultural activities from August to September 2019 including artistic workshops and public art exhibition to celebrate the launch of the park. Programme curated by 1a space: Pubic Art Exhibition Date: 8th September 2019 - 22nd September 2019 Time: 7AM - 10PM (Cattle Depot Art Park) 10AM - 10PM (Cattle Depot Artist Village) Location: Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan; and Unit 8, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan Content: 12 local artists/artist groups from the Cattle Depot Artist Village will present their public artworks and art experience at the Cattle Depot Art Park inspired by their imagination of this newly launched public space. Participating Artists (in no particular order): • 1a space • Wong Chun-wing • Cecilia Ho • On & On Theatre Workshop • Penjing Association of Hong Kong • Andypoll Chan • Chan Kwong-wah • Frog King (a.k.a Kwok Mang-ho) • Wong Chi-fai • Grey and Green Ping Pong • Videotage (Presenting Artist: Joseph Chen King-yuen) • Chung Wai-ian Fee: Free Creative 3D Cow Painting Workshop Date/Time: • Session 1: 11AM - 1PM, 31st August 2019 • Session 2: 3PM - 5PM, 31st August 2019 • Session 3: 3PM - 5PM, 8th September 2019 Location: • Session 1 & 2: 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, • Session 3: Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon Content: With the basic painting techniques taught by instructor, participants can create their own 3D cow sculptures to commemorate the passing cows at Cattle Depot. Artworks as a collaborative art creation will be exhibited in the Cattle Depot Artist Village. Fee: Free Online Registration: https://forms.gle/7ir4eyQrJU1FDLhF7 • Deadline for registration: 30th August 2019 • Walk-in are welcomed • Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis Programme and Event Highlights: Indigo Dye Workshop Workshop Instructor: Indigo11.50 Date: 8th September 2019 Time: 3:30PM Location: Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon Content: Indigo11.50 creates a series of graphic elements which were inspired by the surroundings of the Art Park. By using the graphic elements mixed with the Mud resisting Indigo Dye technique, participants are going to make their own ideal Indigo curtain cloth. Fee: Free Online Registration: https://forms.gle/bMZYcZh1SS6JoD1ZA • Deadline for registration: 6th September 2019 • Walk-in are welcomed • Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis Community Dance Party Performance group: Grey and Green Ping Pong Project Date: 8th September 2019 Time: 4:30PM Location: Open Space at Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon Content: New park. New landscape. People from all age can dance freely and enjoy this community party lead by Yuen Kin-leung Maru from Dance Ability Hong Kong and Grey and Green Ping Pong Project. Fee: Free Fly! Fly! Fly! Archaeology Bird (Mini version) Performance group: On & On Theatre Workshop Date: 8th September 2019 Time: • 3PM • 4PM (Around 30 minutes for each session) Location: Relics of Sheds (Red Brick Column Zone), Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon Content: Transforming the Art Park into an archeology site and outdoor stage, On & On is presenting selected scenes from the company’s classic Fly! Fly! Fly! Archaeology Bird on the Opening Day, digging up the lost or imagined stories of our city. Playwright: Chan Ping-chiu Director: Chan Kwun Fee Actors^: David Chan, Ellie Law, Johnson Leung, Sally Leung, Jamie Leung ^With support and kind permission of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Fee: Free Hopping Cow Playground Date: 8th September 2019 Time: From 11AM to 7PM Location: Amenity Lawn, Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan Content: Several hopping cows are located at the lawn of Cattle Depot Art Park. Children can enjoy the cow riding and while appreciating the nature. *Only for kids under age 10 with parents accompany Fee: Free Guided Tour about The Cattle Depot History Date: 8th September 2019 Time: • 11:30AM • 1:30PM • 4:30PM Location: Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon (Entrance near the China Gas Company) * Please arrive at the meeting spot 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Content: Guided by professional docents, audience can tour around the Art Park and Cattle Depot Artist Village to explore the hidden stories of the past and know more about the historical and social development of the place. Language: Cantonese (English translation is available for online application only) Fee: Free Online Registration: https://forms.gle/TX6RUfYWmBnRVXHk8 • Deadline for registration: 7th September 2019 • Walk-in are welcomed • Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis Virtual Slaughter Experience Date: 8th September 2019 Time: From 11AM to 7PM Location: Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan Content: A life-size cattle installation will be placed at the past slaughterhouse area, and the slaughter process will be demonstrated in a simple but interesting way through the display of panels and props. Fee: Free Manuscript Exhibition of the Community Map Workshop Date: 8th September 2019 Time: From 11AM to 7PM Location: Relics of Sheds (Red Brick Column Zone), Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan Content: To explore and promote the Cattle Depot and the neighborhood community, the Kowloon City District Council has invited the public and artists to walk around the District in vicinity of Cattle Depot and make sketches. The drawings have been put together to create a Community Map, revealing and introducing the surrounding area of the Cattle Depot to the visitors. Fee: Free Exhibition of the Cattle Depot history Date: 8th September 2019 - 22nd September 2019 Time: 10AM - 10PM Location: Unit 11, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan Content: Explore the historical changes of Cattle Depot from the 19th century, and learn more about the operation and short stories of the slaughterhouse a hundred years ago. Fee: Free Cattle Depot Art Park commemorative seals collection Date: 8th September 2019 - 22nd September 2019 Time: 7AM - 10PM Location: Cattle Depot Art Park, 39 San Shan Road, To Kwa Wan Content: Stamp counters will be set up at the Cattle Depot Art Park for visitors to stamp a unique architecture-inspired image on a certificate that is specially designed for this event. Come and explore the park to collect the unique architectural features of the park. Fee: Free About Cattle Depot Art Park The Ex-Ma Tau Kok Animal Quarantine Depot (now commonly known as “the Cattle Depot”) was the only surviving pre-war cattle slaughterhouse in Hong Kong. It was constructed in 1908 and served as a slaughterhouse (abattoir) and quarantine base until mid-1999. Renovation and conversion works took place in 2001 to convert the Depot into an Arts Village for local artists relocated from the Oil Street Arts Village in North Point. The depot was confirmed a Grade II historic building¹ by the Antiquities Advisory Board in 2009. In 2013, “Signature Project Scheme (Kowloon City District) - Revitalisation of the Rear Portion of the Cattle Depot” was launched by Kowloon City District Council to provide more public leisure space themed on arts and culture for the district residents. For more information about Cattle Depot Art Park, please visit https://bit.ly/30uNfBq. Participating artists/organization and curatorial partner (no particular order): 1a space 1a space, founded in 1998, is an independent, non-profit making contemporary visual art organization and art venue founded by a collective of Hong Kong artworkers. 1a space aims to promote the making, experimentation, exchange and dissemination of contemporary art both in Hong Kong and in the international arena. Over nearly two decades, 1a space has developed into one of Hong Kong’s leading contemporary art organizations. It has produced more than 140 exhibitions and activities, and has been active in international exchanges, cultural festivals, participatory community art, as well as art education and publication. The operation funding of 1a space has been supported by the grants and donations, while its administration cost is partially supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. (Website: https://www.oneaspace.org.hk/) Meyou Production Meyou Production was established in 2017, focusing on graphic design, event planning and marketing. The main clients are local cultural institutions and NGOs (including The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, Heep Hong Society, Po Leung Kuk, Hong Kong Cultural Festival and Hong Kong Arts Development Council). Meyou Production also organizes staff training and volunteer services for commercial organizations, such as Lane Crawford and HKBN Talent CSI Fund. In 2019, Meyou Production will continue to work with local art and cultural organization to curate creative youth activities to promote audience understanding in creative industry. Wong Chun-wing Wong Chun Wing is a casting expert and had served as an administrator in a foundry from 1972 to 2003. He has traveled around the world over the years. Since 2001, he worked in Cattle Depot Artist Village, practicing different art forms and taught in many art workshops. Indigo 11.50 Indigo11.50 is a new generation Indigo / Natural color dyeing studio and also the 1st Indigo studio in Hong Kong. By promote natural indigo dyeing to inspire people to rethink the relationships between craftsmanship making, industrial making and your living. Cecilia Ho Miss Cecilia Ho was born in Hong Kong. She is a Master degree (Chinese Language and Literature) and a Bachelor degree (Design-Visual Communication) holder from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She has worked as an artist ever since she graduated. In 2011, she set up 2Bliss studio in Jockey Club Creative and Art Centre, doing painting and multi-media art experiments. She has been invited to join the Contemporary Visual Arts Exhibition in 2011 and the Community art Biennale in 2015. She had organized the “AROUND-photography exhibition”, “Dreamer-solo exhibition”, “foRest-solo exhibition” and “.018s-solo exhibition”. On & On Theatre Workshop Established in 1998, On & On Theatre Workshop is a professional theatre company supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council. Since moving into Cattle Depot Artist Village in 2001, the company has been focusing on contemporary theatre and cultural development, exploring space for independent art making and innovations. Penjing Association of Hong Kong Founded in 2011. A non-profit organization that aims to promote Penjing Art in Hong Kong. Past events include: organizing Penjing exhibition, Penjing-related art exhibition, workshops, etc. Andypoll Chan Andypoll Chan Sau Shek, a photographic freelance artist, graduated from Birmingham City University BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Photography) and studied in Paris, France. His work is mostly presented in high contrast black and white and is lingering at the edge between abstraction and realism. Chan Kwong-hwa Chan Kwong Hwa, graduated from the 3rd Diploma in Water Colour, CUSCS, had experience in Oil Street before it vacated and became an independent artist, visual artist afterward. The main media for creation are painting and multi-media graphic. Frog King (a.k.a Kwok Mang-ho) One of Hong Kong'S most iconic and dynamic artists, Frog King (a.k.a Kwok Mang-ho, b.1947) is a pioneering conceptual and performance artist who has been breaking boundaries in Hong Kong and beyond since the late 1960s. Originally trained in ink painting and calligraphy in the studio of New Ink Painting master Lui Shou Kwan, he is one of the earliest Chinese contemporary artists to explore the use of ink painting as a conceptual tool, incorporating it as both action and material into multiple-media installations and performances. Frog King'S unique blend of Eastern and Western philosophies, religions and concepts result in a multi-dimensional hybridity that is steeped in traditional training, whilst bringing a new and fresh outlook to his contemporary output. Inspired by the world around him, Frog King'S creations and performances are not bound by artistic formalities; the audience, artist, artwork and daily life are one. Through the philosophy of "Art is Life. Life is Art", Frog King uses everything as source material: conversations, restaurant menus, photographs, events, Hong Kong'S districts and the endless comedic idioms that become lost in translation. His "Graffiti Wall" on Queen's Road Central uses a variety of his distinctive iconographical elements and his signature "sandwich font" that switches back and forth between English and Chinese in clever ensembles that alternate between irony and parody. The words "Love, Harmony, Happiness" and "Love, Sense, Prosperity" jump out of the wall, juxtaposed with Frog King'S smiling Frog logos, creating a vibrant, unique, colourful and quintessentially Frog King space. Life-size and larger-than-life photos of Frog King on the "Graffiti Wall" connect the artist with pedestrians on the pavement - the artist and the audience stand side-by-side with Frog King, cleverly drawing in passersby to his interactive Frogtopian world. He is a master of connecting people and cultures through the thread of levity and joyful explosions of laughter. Since 1967, Frog King'S art and performances have been presented at over 3000 exhibitions and art events worldwide, including for his project for the Hong Kong Pavilion at the 54th Venice Biennale. In December 2015, Hong Kong'S M+ Museum for Live Art invited Frog King to recreate his 1979 "Plastic Bag Project" from the Great Wall, considered as the first ever piece of performance art in China. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors internationally and his work is collected by museums, foundations and private collectors globally, each of his works embodying his conceptual utopia. Wong Chi-fai Wong graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He works on media art, comics, video, installation and theatre design. Recent exhibitions include “Comic Daemons Exhibition” (pub Art Gallery, 2013), “COMIC Exhibition” (Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2014), “16@Just Space” (Just Space, 2014), “Multimedia Exhibition: The (non) Existing Memory of Hong Kong in Literary Text” (Comix Home Base, 2016), “LEFT Against RIGHT” (Just Space, 2016), and “Out Of Touch” (Just Space, 2017). Grey and Green Ping Pong Project Established in 2013, the project aims at establishing a conversational platform, by using artistic force and creative workshops, for the grey and green generations to exchange ideas and share stories, fun alike playing ping pong game, which is an equal-based, two-way, ordinary, easy and embodied interaction. Workshops provided by us will be multidisciplinary, e.g painting, improvisation dance, film-going etc, in hopes that, new artistic experience can release elder’s creativity, curiosity and imagination. Elderly identity and subjectivity would be the keywords during all the processes. Creative Aging is our mission. In addition, the project also want to develop/discover new aesthetic from the amateur elderly artists. If grey have their own sensitive and stories, would there is a special elderly artistic narratives? How we review those works in aesthetic senses? Can we develop a new critic language to see the elderly community art works? This project is curated by Cally Yu and thanks for all supports from independent donors and friends to make the project come true. Videotage Videotage is a leading Hong Kong-based non-profit organization specializing in the promotion, presentation, creation and preservation of new media art across all languages, shapes and forms. Founded in 1986, Videotage has evolved from an artist-run collective to an influential network, supporting creative use of media art to explore, investigate and connect with issues that are of significant social, cultural and historical value. Joseph Chen King-yuen (Presented by Videotage) Joseph Chen King Yuen is an intermedia artist and curator based in Hong Kong. He is the co-founder of Aurora Trip Sitter, a media arts collective working toward developing an extreme heterotopia. Chen's works have shown across the globe, including HOME (Manchester), PHOTOFAIRS (Shanghai), Phoenix (Leicester), Tai Kwun (Hong Kong), ARTnSHELTER (Tokyo). His video work, Invisible Rock was awarded a Special Mention in the Open Category of the 19th ifva Awards. Chen's practice deals with concerns of the analog/digital information through audial/visual technology, with an emphasis on the absurdity and ambiguity of myth/religion and pop/subculture. Chung Wai-ian Hong Kong artist. Chung Wai Ian’s works explores the situation of space, community and human in city. She received her Bachelor of Visual Arts from Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU in 2009. Her work “Cement Ping Pong Table” won the Public Art Scheme in 2016 which curated by Art Promotion Office. She has participated in projects including Art Promotion Office “Hi!Hill” (2018), Kai Tak “Play Depot”(2017), HK Museum of Art “Blossoming Stairs” (2017), C&G Artpartment “Art exchange project between Kam Tin and Busan - In Search Of Peachland” (2015), Osage Gallery “Both Sides Now - Somewhere between Hong Kong and the UK” (2014), ArtOxygen “Mumbai Artist-in-Resident - [en]counters” (2013).

The Hong Kong show, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. Underlining Art Basel's commitment to the region, half of the participating galleries once again have exhibition spaces in Asia and Asia-Pacific. The show provides an in-depth overview of the region’s diversity through both historical material and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists. 1a space has been organizing the official school tours on providing insights on art appreciation to art teachers and students. Reaching the 8th year as the School Tour Host of the show in Hong Kong, 1a space provides guided tours to primary and secondary school teachers and students aged 11 or above during show hours upon booking. 1a space is now looking for docents providing tours. Each tour will last for up to 45 minutes in Cantonese, Mandarin or English. Selected docents will be responsible for sharing information about the art fair, participating artists and their works from selected galleries. A briefing and training session will be provided to the docents. A commitment of up to 7 hours per day is expected, between 17th March 2020 –21st March 2020 . In return, 1a space will provide a pass for docents to access the Art Basel show during the entire fair period (17th March – 21st March 2020). Limited travel allowance will be provided. Requirements: [if !supportLists]· [endif]Major in Fine Arts, or other Arts & Cultural disciplines preferably with knowledge of art history in the field of contemporary art [if !supportLists]· [endif]Strong communication and organizational skills [if !supportLists]· [endif]Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin or English Interested candidates are invited to send full resume to info@oneaspace.org.hk (Subject: 1a space docent for Art Basel in Hong Kong 2020) by 3rd February 2020 . Selected candidate will be contacted for an interview session. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and personal information will only be used for recruitment related purposes.

About The Emerging Talents in Contemporary Art 1a space aims to provide young and emerging curator and artists a platform and resources for implementing conceptual and experimental art project. The Emerging Talents in Contemporary Art encourages local and international talents with curatorial guidance, training and advice to help actualize their artistic project. To enhance regional and international idea exchange and dialogues, the project will be divided into two parts to engage with talents from different part of the world. Projects that take innovative curatorial approaches and experimental formats will be encouraged. Part 1: Open Call for Artist/Curator (Pan-Asia/Belt and Road regions) Exhibition period: September – October 2019 (exhibition duration not less than 6 weeks) Application deadline: 28th July 2019 24:00 HKT Announcement of result: early August 2019 With the aim of encouraging curatorial research in tandem with exhibition planning, the programme provides deserving curatorial talent or curatorial team/ artist or artist group a platform and necessary resources to realize an innovative and experimental project to fill the gap between larger public institutions and commercial ventures. The aim of this curatorial residency programme is to promote arts in Hong Kong with international collaborations and to enhance international curatorial research in Hong Kong. The first Open Call in 2019 autumn will start with inviting 1 art talent/art unit from the Pan-Asia region and “Belt and Road” regions. For countries included in the “Belt and Road” regions, please refer to : https://urlzs.com/Tgjji An honorarium will be provided for selected artist/curator. 1a space provides allowance for flight tickets (for non-Hong Kong curator(s)/artist(s) only), accommodation (for non-Hong Kong curator(s)/artist(s) only), exhibition space and production fee to the curator(s)/artist(s), who produces an exhibition in 1a space in September to October with at least 1 related public programming. S/he will organize and present the exhibition and related public programmes within the residence period. For curator scheme, an inclusive of local artist(s) is encouraged. All applications submitted will be considered final and treated as such. Applicants will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to add or edit an application once it has been submitted. All incomplete or duplicate applications will be immediately disqualified. All the submitted plans and materials will be entrusted confidentially. Submission Requirements: Group and solo exhibition proposals are both welcomed Curator/curatorial team/artist from Pan-Asia region and “Belt and Road” regions A no more than 10-page detailed exhibition proposal that outlines both the curatorial statement, background and plan for the exhibition a short synopsis of proposed project expectation and objective for joining the project A preferred duration of stay and if accepted this can be negotiated according to gallery availability and schedule a working timeline for the exhibition to open in September – October 2019 List of participating artist(s) and short bios for each (maximum 4 participating artist) A completed Budget Plan with considerations for shipping and/or art production as well as artist fee Curator(s)/artist(s)’CV Portfolio of previous production To apply, please send us the required documents (in English) via e-mail to: info@oneaspace.org.hk or by post at Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong For more information, please visit our website: http://www.oneaspace.org.hk If you have any questions, please write to: info@oneaspace.org.hk Part 2: Young Artist Incubator Initiative (Hong Kong) Exhibition period: January – February 2020 (exhibition duration not less than 6 weeks) Application deadline: 28th July 2019 24:00 HKT Announcement of result: early August 2019 Positioned as an alternative space, 1a space will continue offering young and emerging Hong Kong visual arts practitioners a platform for experimentation, supporting successive generations of new artists by filling the cracks between larger public institutions and commercial ventures. The Young Artist Incubator Initiative aims to recruit and select young and emerging artists/art graduates with great potential to a group exhibition. From constructing curatorial concept to writing a detailed exhibition proposal, selected artists will gain substantial experience and training on developing a mature exhibition plan with an exhibition opportunity contributing to professional career in the arts/art-form. The Initiative compile with a mentorship process and an exhibition process. Selected artists will receive: Regular professional advice, curatorial comments and instructions by veteran curators, artists and member of 1a space's curatorial panel members. Administrative support in constructing and implementing an exhibition plan Exhibition opportunity at 1a space gallery Production fee of the exhibition/exhibit artworks Promotion of the exhibition on 1a space’s audience and media networks Submission Requirements: Individuals residing in Hong Kong Individuals who have recently completed an art course/formal training in the arts within 3 year With the commitment in launching professional career in the arts A no more than 10-page artist CV and portfolio with images of his/her previous artworks Expectation and objective for joining the project Priority will be given to applicants without solo exhibition experience To apply, please send us the required documents (in English) via e-mail to: info@oneaspace.org.hk or by post at Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong For more information, please visit our website: http://www.oneaspace.org.hk If you have any questions, please write to: info@oneaspace.org.hk

1a space will be closed tomorrow 12 June 2019. "rest things - a solo exhibition by Tom O'Dea" Opening Ceremony scheduled for this Wednesday (12 June 2019) will be rescheduled to Thursday 13 June 2019 6:30pm. Thank you for your attention and looking forward to seeing you at the opening.

The Hong Kong show, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. Underlining Art Basel's commitment to the region, half of the participating galleries once again have exhibition spaces in Asia and Asia-Pacific. The show provides an in-depth overview of the region’s diversity through both historical material and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists. 1a space has been organizing the official school tours on providing insights on art appreciation to art teachers and students. Reaching the 7th year as the School Tour Host of the show in Hong Kong, 1a space provides guided tours to primary and secondary school teachers and students aged 11 or above during show hours upon booking. 1a space is now looking for 10 docents providing up to 3 tours a day. Each tour will last for 45 minutes with a maximum of 16 participants in Cantonese, Mandarin or English. Selected docents will be responsible for sharing information about the art fair, participating artists and their works from selected galleries. A briefing and training session will be provided to the docents. A commitment of up to 7 hours per day is expected, between 27th March – 31st March. In return, 1a space will provide a pass for docents to access the Art Basel show during the entire fair period (29th March – 31st March 2019) . Limited travel allowance will be provided. Requirements: Major in Fine Arts, or other Arts & Cultural disciplines preferably with knowledge of art history in the field of contemporary art Strong communication and organizational skills Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin or English Interested candidates are invited to send full resume to info@oneaspace.org.hk (Subject: 1a space docent for Art Basel in Hong Kong 2019) by 15th March 2019. Selected candidate will be contacted for an interview session. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and personal information will only be used for recruitment related purposes. About 1a space: 1a space, founded in 1998, is an independent, non-profit making contemporary visual art organization and art venue founded by a collective of Hong Kong artworkers. It aims to promote the critical dissemination of contemporary visual arts practices and affiliated artforms through 1a space programme drawn from Hong Kong and international arena. The operation funding of 1a space has been supported by grants and donations. 1a space's administration cost is partially supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

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