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The Hong Kong Museum of Art launched the "Wall-less Chit-ChaNt" exhibition today (November 28) at the Art Square at Salisbury Garden. The exhibition, which will run until May 29 next year, is showcasing two large-scale artworks to invite members of the public to chat, chant and connect with Hong Kong's pluralist society.
Officiating at the opening ceremony this afternoon were the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li; the Chairman of the Art Museum Advisory Panel, Mr Vincent Lo; the featured artists, Freeman Lau and Dr Zheng Bo; the Chair of Make a Difference Institute, the programme partner, Ms Ada Wong; and the Curator (Modern Art) of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Ms Maria Mok.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Li said that the outdoor area at the Art Square serves as a wall-less gallery, which enables the public to get closer to artworks.
At the centre of the Art Square, "Agenda No. 3" is an installation created by Freeman Lau. With the unique form of chairs in black and white combined into 24-seat and 36-seat circular structures with a forum setting, the work symbolises the artist's vision for expressions of diversity.
The other artwork, entitled "Sing for Her", is an interactive installation by Dr Zheng Bo. To introduce diverse voices in the heart of the city, Dr Zheng visited different groups and communities living in Hong Kong, including Nepalese, Filipino and Indonesian people, to record music videos that tell of their cultures and histories. Visitors can sing along with the music videos through a huge cornet.
In addition, a fringe programme entitled "Live Art Daily" conducted by the programme partner, Make a Difference Institute, has been tailor-made to complement the exhibition. Through a series of interactive activities including chat rooms, lectures, studios and phone-in sessions, the connection between Hong Kong artists' art making and their lives will be introduced.
The Art Square is located at the forecourt of the Hong Kong Museum of Art at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Admission to the exhibition is free.
For details, please visit the website at hk.art.museum, or call 2721 0116.
Ends/Saturday, November 28, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:43
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