The exhibition ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’, jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the National Museum of China (NMC ), and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, with support from the Department of Astronomy and the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, was officially unveiled at the NMC on July 2nd. This is the first Swiss exhibition held at the new NMC since its opening and marks a highlight in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China.
The exhibition brings together no fewer than 233 exhibits by 49 artists from the Collection de l’Art Brut, as well as pieces by four self-taught Chinese artists. It is the first comprehensive research-based presentation of the development of Art Brut in China.
Thursday, 17.11.2016
– Thursday, 17.11.2016
Literature
Catherine Lovey studied economy and criminology. Her books observe with a lot of humor, but bluntly the spectrum of our society. After Un roman russe et drôle, greeted by the critics and translated into Russian, Monsieur et Madame Rivaz brings to life a heroine with a spirit of Don Quichotte. A great contemporary roman; carrying a strong, but refreshingly rage. Cathrine Lovey already came to Hong Kong in 2007 to present her first roman, L’homme interdit, for which she received the Foundation Schiller Price.
Location: Librairie Parenthèses, 2/F, Duke of Wellington House, 14-24 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Saturday, 12.11.2016
– Saturday, 12.11.2016
Literature
This year, the 6th Inter-University German Speech Competition will be held with the theme being: "Höher, schneller, weiter?" (Higher, faster, further?). This motto matches the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which just ended recently, and it is not restricted to sports only. Around the globe, especially in Hong Kong, peak performances are nowadays expected in every area. We pose a question to our candidates: Can we still go on with such high expectations and do we have to do so?
Referred to as an “artist of the future”, Swiss artist and composer Robin Meier’s interests lie in the emergence of natural and artificial intelligence and the role of humans in a world of machines. In his works, Meier tries to make sense of these questions through musical compositions and installations. His works have been shown at international venues and events, such as Palais de Tokyo and Art Basel Switzerland.
Holzwege (or Wood Paths), an exhibition inspired by German philosopher Martin Heidegger, will be launched to open the ShanghART Westbund, the sixth space of the renowned ShanghART gallery in Shanghai.
Wednesday, 09.11.2016
– Sunday, 13.11.2016,
Pro Helvetia; Switzerland Tourism
Exhibition
The Swiss pavilion at the West Bund Art and Design Fair features the ECAL Graphic Design exhibition, a collection of outstanding art projects by students of leading Swiss design academy the University of Art and Design Lausanne. The selected contemporary works also pay tribute to the influential Swiss school of graphic design, which features minimalist design and simple layout.
The Venture Leaders 2016 are coming to Hong Kong! The Consulate is pleased to invite investors, entrepreneurs, local startups, potential business partners and people interested in innovation and technology to the first Swiss Innovation Night in Hong Kong.
Location: Metta, 21/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong
Swiss citizen Sophie Tunik and her friend Monica will hold their very first fine oil paintings’ exhibition at the HK Visual Arts Centre from October 20 to 23, 2016.
Location: Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, 7A Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong
Wednesday, 19.10.2016
– Sunday, 23.10.2016,
Settimana della Lingua Italiananel Mondo
Movie
A highlight of this year’s Italian Language Week is the screening of the comedy Vecchi Pazzi by Swiss film director Sabine Boss. Vecchi Pazzi tells the story of an aged diva sent to an elderly home where a former constructionist awaits his own death. The diva has a caring daughter and the constructionist has a nephew determined to claim his inheritance. Through laughter (and a few tears) the film does not disappoint with its heartwarming tale set in the beautiful region of Ticino.
Wednesday, 19.10.2016
– Wednesday, 19.10.2016,
Italian Language Week 2016
Movie; Exhibition ; Lecture
Screening of the comedy Vecchi Pazzi by Swiss film director Sabine Boss. Dr. Massimo Scaglioni and Dr. Marco Cucco, from the Faculty of Communication at the University of Lugano will speak about television and film production in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Region.
Location: Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, 7A Kennedy Road, Hong Kong
Monday, 17.10.2016
– Monday, 17.10.2016,
Italian Language Week 2016
Movie; Cultural event; Exhibition
The goal of many fashion houses is to communicate the brand’s soul through visionary images created by talented filmmakers. The goal of Fashion Film Festival Milano is to gather them into a single force.
Location: HK Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Rd, Mid-level (upper part of Hong Kong Park)
