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Asia society art gala is the signature event during the week of art basel in hong kong. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. A special exhibition pure land inside the mogao caves will be set up in the art gallery of this years hong kong book fair. If there happens to be an expo that catches your eyes, like the annual book fair or food expo, get a ticket and drop in. At the hong kong book fair, he guides the readers a journey into the imagination. This years recordbreaking edition of the expo will feature 230.
The hong kong public libraries will organize the 4. Trade shows worldwide hong kong hong kong 20202021. This exhibition showcases the last body of work of prominent photographer fan ho as embodied in the book project portrait of hong kong. Xianggang zhong yang tu shu guan kai mu ji nian guo ji zang shu piao zhan lan zuo pin ji international exlibris exhibition catalogue in commemoration of the grand opening of the hong kong central library book 2 editions published in 2001 in chinese and english and.
Safety has always been a priority for the hong kong trade development council hktdc. For decades hong kong has struggled to find the best way to honor the legacy of bruce lee. Some of the hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Presented in partnership with the rosewood hotel group on the occasion of the launch of its new waterfront property, the rosewood hong kong, hong kong. Over 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions joined the event. Jul 21, 2016 its time for hong kongs yearly book fair. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks no sooner has the hong kong book fair closed it doors for another year than another book fair. Students from hku, the chinese university of hong kong, city university and polytechnic university also helped bring the exhibition plans to life.
Book launch hong kong baptist university event the. The hong kong book fair at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai in july 2018. Our hong kong show, held at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, features premier galleries from asia and beyond. The expo is constantly developing and demonstrating effective cooperation between the development market and the architects. The number and variety of hong kong trade shows, conventions and fairs continues to rise as hong kong has established itself as one of the worlds leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Ian aitken is professor at the academy of film, hong kong baptist university. Asia society hong kong center 9 justice drive, admiralty. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair 2015 to promote the world statistics day 2015 and 2016 population by. Inside hong kong with giselle lam july 2015 youtube. Blue lotus gallery, 28 pound lane, sheung wan, hong kong new address. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry.
This years recordbreaking edition of the expo will feature 230 exhibitors and 25 speakers from over 30 countries. The hong kong publishing market may be smaller than that of mainland china or taiwan, but its annual book fair which is organized by the hong kong trade development council and held every summer at the hong kong convention and exhibition centeris definitely a mustsee travel destination. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks. Next to the golden bauhinia lies the stateoftheart hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec, which is a major exhibition venue and where the handover took place. The last studies at gagosian new york 2014 and balthus at gagosian paris januaryfebruary 2015, gagosian hong kong is pleased to announce a careerspanning exhibition of balthuss paintings, drawings, and photographs. Jul 25, 2015 floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks no sooner has the hong kong book fair closed it doors for another year than another book fair opens, this time aboard a ship, the logos hope. Installation views, works, editorial content, press, and more. Xianggang zhong yang tu shu guan kai mu ji nian guo ji zang shu piao zhan lan zuo pin ji international exlibris exhibition catalogue in commemoration of the grand opening of the hong kong central library book.
The 7day event attracted more than 580 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. The english and chinese editions of hong kong 2015 and about 100 other government titles, cds, vcds, dvds will be on sale at the information services department booth stall e37 in hall 1a, hong kong convention and exhibition centre during the hong kong book fair from july 20 to 26. A solo show at things that can happen in hong kong followed, and chan has. Hong kong public libraries roving exhibition on winning. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. As with every year, focal will attend the famous hongkong audio visual show which will be held from the 7th to the 9th of august. The hong kong book fair, which began july 20, is an annual event.
The display is the brainchild of the city university of hong kongs. Demonstrations expected against sino united publishing, which dominates as much as 90 per cent of the citys retail book business. On the surface, there seems to be no censorship in hong kong. Hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. The forum was part of the 26 th hktdc hong kong book fair 1521 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, organised by the hong kong trade. Hong kong bookfair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong. Citizens read books at the hong kong book fair in hong kong convention and exhibition center in hong kong, south china, july 15, 2015. Conrad hong kong pacific place 88 queensway, admiralty. Hong kong equality groups hold book exhibition after lgbtq. Visitors will have the pleasure to discover the brand new flagship products, sopra highfidelity speakers. Find out more about the 2015 exhibition nam june paik. Rebuilding the tongan ships new media art exhibition.
Where modern classics meet historical charm hong kong. A record number of more than 580 exhibitors are taking part in the event, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, including new vendors from hungary, india and vietnam. Book lovers turn out in force for hong kong book fair strong. Robert indiana and asia will be published by asia society hong kong center on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition held from february 7 to july 15, 2018. Rebuilding the tongan ships new media art exhibition hong kong. Hong kong, 15 december 2015 capitalising on its position in londons cultural district, mandarin oriental hyde park, london is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with the royal academy of arts for the launch of their new art exhibition painting modern. In december 2012, hong kong established a commission on poverty, for which one of the goals is to set an official poverty line for hong kong by end 20. It is aimed both at retailers, manufacturers and suppliers as well as the general public and is divided into two areas.
Our company joined the hong kong book fair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Some exhibitions and conferences have been rescheduled. With a particular focus on how these films address the historicopolitical dimension of their time, it introduces students and scholars in film studies, as well as those interested in hong kong s history, to this fascinating and largely unexplored cinematic tradition. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair. Jul 16, 2019 the hong kong book fair at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai in july 2018. Hong kong protesters to target annual book fair and beijing. Underlining art basels commitment to the region, half of the participating galleries once again have exhibition spaces in asia and asiapacific. Hong kong style 2012 the deep structure of hong kong culture 2012 cultural vision trial version2011 hong kong is its own enemy 2009 cultural opportunities in economic crisis.
Food expo, that takes place annually at the hong kong convention and exhibition center, brings together gourmets from all over the world. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair hong. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. Rebuilding the tongan ships new media art exhibition hong kong, kowloon, hong kong. With a particular focus on how these films address the historicopolitical dimension of their time, it introduces students and scholars in film studies, as well as those interested in hong kongs history, to this fascinating and largely unexplored cinematic tradition. Part of the problem is that its hard to accurately state his wide influence on hong kong, chinese people, and the world at large. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre.
Balthus, hong kong, may 28august 15, 2015 gagosian. We are most pleased that we can cooperate with sun ya publications, which is the most longstanding and largest publication company in publishing children and teenagers books in. Exhibition venue 3f, academic 3, city university of hong kong, tat chee avenue, kowloon. Jul 08, 2015 heres your essential hong kong travel guide this july 2015 our host giselle lam tours us around the best places to eat, drink, shop, and play in hong kong.
Hong kong archives duke university libraries blogs. Jacky yu also collaborated with the hong kong global network, which aims to promote the citys history to the public through social media, books and other means. In 2015, he had a solo exhibition at observation society in guangzhou entitled the devil, probably. Edited by the curator, miwako tezuka, and the centers gallery team, the book contains four essays and a catalogue of the exhibition with over 50 color artwork plates. The book fair has a special significance south china morning post. Digital 3d dunhuang caves exhibit at the hong kong book fair. The hong kong heritage museum is open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, and from 10am to 7pm on saturday, sundays and public holidays. As asias business hub, tradefair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here.
Jul 09, 2018 hong kong free press is a nonprofit english language news source seeking to unite critical voices. This years architecture expo will be held in the fabulous hong kong city hall. Hong kong protesters to target annual book fair and. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong. Kung fu art life, now at the hong kong heritage museum. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair. Biographer carol thatcher is among the highprofile speakers coming to the 2015 hktdc hong kong book fair, 1521 july. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this years hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21.
Hong kong equality groups hold book exhibition after lgbtqthemed childrens titles removed from library shelves. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. We are most pleased that we can cooperate with sun ya publications, which is the most longstanding and largest publication company in publishing children and teenagers books in hong kong. Kung fu life art exhibition hong kong heritage museum 1 man lam road sha tin, new territories. The 10 best hong kong hotels where to stay in hong kong. Published on jul 19, 2015 nigeriaborn english poet and author ben okri has won numerous international prizes. Carol thatcher is the author of several bestselling books, including below the parapet, a biography of her late father, sir denis thatcher, on life as the iron ladys husband and as the first male consort in 10 downing street. Global daily gld, a company specialized in luring tourists to japan, is joining the hong kong book fair with sky publishing, the company behind. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. Home the blog 2015 hong kong av show as with every year, focal will attend the famous hong kong audio visual show which will be held from the 7th to the 9th of august.
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