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Master Strokes
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
A new exhibition at HKDI will reveal how one of China's most famous contemporary artists created a unique synthesis between East and West
Creative Revival
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Differences in time and space can distance us from the great art of the past but the Hong Kong Museum of Art has used animation and e-books to bring a collection of ancient Chinese painting back to life.
The Tao Of Giving
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
With help from HKDI, the Hong Kong Museum of Art has created a trail-blazing application that is set to galvanise the public's interest in its Xubaizhai Collection of traditional Chinese art.
Private Matter
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
The artist Christopher Le Brun came to HKDI in September to share his idea that art is quintessentially private, rooted in emotion and that artists must have the courage to keep their work alive even if the world does not yet appreciate their vision.
Painting With Scissors
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
During the summer months a seven foot tall calligraphy brush drew the eyes of visitors to the HKDI campus and led them to work by Wu GuanZhong (吳冠中, 1919-2010), a Chinese painter who is suddenly back in vogue as a new generation of artists appraise his contribution to contemporary art.
Fresh Strokes
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
A HKDI project to breathe new life into the work of two famous Chinese artists has sparked fresh interest in traditional cartoons and painting techniques, while providing an international showcase for the ground breaking work of local design students.