September 8, 2008 | Hong Kong
The Retro Issue

ART

Art

July 4th, 2008

Franz Ackermann: My Second Coming - The German artist returns with his “Mental Maps,” inspired by Hong Kong’s cityscapes. Opening reception: Jul 5, 6:30pm. Through Aug 3. Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St., Sheung Wan, 2517-4620, www.para-site.org.hk.

Ongoing

Anat Givon Photography & Digital Art
The Israeli photojournalist combines technology with artistic freedom in his familiar-made-fantastic photographic digital art. Through Jul 31. The American Chamber of Commerce, 1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd., Central, 2530-6900, www.anatgivon.com.

Chinese Voices, Chinese Stories
Showcase of new works from 15 different artists, featuring paintings to mechanical sculptures. Through Jul 13. Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F, Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd., Kwun Tong, 2793-4817, www.osagegallery.com.

CUHK Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition—Half Step
26 young talents’ diversified works, resulting from their experiments and research. Through Jul 16. Gallery I, Art Museum, Central Campus, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2868-4398, www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/~fadept.

Desert Dreamings
Aboriginal art from leading Australian artists. Through Jul 12. The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2544-6223.

Digit@logue
Based on 20 years of local digital work collections, this exhibition provokes greater discussion on the subject. Through Jul 20, Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721-0116.

Dolly in the Wonderland
Contemporary Russian painters Irina Kotova and Pavel Pokidishev tell a story about their dolls. Through Jul 31. King’s Gallery, Room 1601-03, 16/F, Tai Sang Commercial Building, 24-34 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2529-3638.

Express
Photo exhibition from members of the Pinoy Photographers Club, part of the Philippine Arts Festival. Through Jul 15. Fringe Club Fotogalarie, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, www.ppc-hk.org

HKBU Academy of Visual Arts Graduation Show 2008—Current
60 graduating students demonstrate their strength in creativity and critical thinking through different visual arts. Through Jul 20. HKBU Academy of Visual Arts, 51 Kwun Tong Rd., Choi Hung, 2355-5627, va.hkbu.edu.hk.

Hong Kong: Early Photography
A collection of photographs from 1858 and 1928 of old Hong Kong. Through Jul 26. Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2524-5302, www.wattis.com.hk.

Pablo Picasso: The Vollard Suite
A showcase of a hundred of Picasso’s intaglio prints, discovered in art dealer Vollard’s storeroom. Through Jul 20. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd., Pok Fu Lam, 2241-5500.

Rainy Days
Hokkaido-based sculptor Kineta Kunimatsu reveals his optimism through the beauty of conceptual works. Through Jul 20. Benten Gallery, 17 Wa In Fong East, Central, 2559-0054, www.benten17.com.

Recurrences
Ye Heng Gui uses black-and-white photographic paintings to capture ordinary and extraordinary moments in time. Through Jul 17. Schoeni Art Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey Street, Central, 2869-8802, www.schoeni.com.hk

SKIN:INKS Tattoo Art Exhibition
Local distinguished tattoo artists draw new blood to show off their talent on canvases. Through Jul 9. Racks, 7/F, M88, 2-8 Wellington St., Central, 2868-3762.

To Serenity
Chris Lo’s ceramic figures convey states of peace and tranquility that surpass oppression and violence. Through Jul 19. YY9 Gallery, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd., Happy Valley, www.2bsquare.com

The Grand Entrance
A touring exhibition from Shanghai Zhu Qizhan Art Museum showcases more than 70 Chinese opera ink paintings by 19 contemporary artists. Through Jul 14. OC Gallery, G/F, Olympian City 1, 11 Hoi Fai Rd., West Kowloon, 2132-8607, www.artinhk.com..

Closing

Dream in a Moment
Korean painter Kim Jo Eh captures moments of eternity on her canvases. Through Jul 8. Shin Hwa Gallery, 32 Aberdeen St., Central, 2803-7960, www.shinhwagallery.com.