Hong Kong Visual Art Criticism Incubation Programme 2025-2026

1a space
Oct 20
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The seventh of the ‘Hong Kong Visual Art Criticism Incubation Programme’, focuses on the ecology of traditional media and social networks, as well as the differences and transformations in writing art criticism. The 15-session course, led by veteran critics Samwai Lam and wen yau, covers introductory reflections, practical exhibition viewing and seminars, and analysis, dismantling stereotypes of art criticism and reshaping its diverse possibilities.

To encourage participants to continue writing art criticism, we will promote the programme on our Instagram page (@1a_artcritic) and website. From November 2025 to April 2026, the tutors will select outstanding participant articles for publication on the platforms. We aim to provide participants with a lasting, autonomous platform for publishing art articles, committed to fostering the local art criticism ecology in Hong Kong.

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Workshop Schedule | Total of 15 sessions, 2 hours each Dates & Time |

Sundays 11:00am–1:00pm

2025: 16/11, 23/11, 7/12

Saturdays 3:00pm–5:00pm

2025: 13/12, 20/12

2026: 10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1, 7/2, 14/2, 28/2, 14/3, 21/3, 11/4

Venue | 1a space (with some sessions visiting various arts and cultural institutions)

Language | Cantonese (some reading materials in English)

Writing language | Chinese or English

Target Audience | Cultural enthusiasts keen to deepen their knowledge of visual art criticism

Fee | HK$6,200 (participants completing all criticism assignments eligible for up to HK$600 tuition rebate)