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Aperture - RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RESURGENCE Matisse Life & Spirit
Curious explorer Victoria Mae Martyn headed off to Lamma Matisse Life & Spirit, Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou
Island and discovered a peaceful atmosphere and rare finds that is showing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney,
reflect the unique culture of its residents. Stepping off the ferry, and Ingrid Piper writes she couldn’t be happier. More than one
she joined with hikers, families and weekend tourists ready to hundred works spanning six decades of Matisse’s creative life are
enjoy picturesque views of rolling mountains and small boats. on display. These include sculptures, drawings, paintings and his
She then found gems like vintage records, hand-painted water- renowned gouache cut-outs, together with rare footage of the
colours, ethically sourced reusable face masks and much more. artist at work and more than twenty works from the Australian
gallery’s permanent collection.
Edward Stokes provides context to the three photographers on
show in the exhibition RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RESURGENCE I had the opportunity to meet with a young South African couple
at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center. The images span some who recently started their wine distribution company called 30
thirty years of great change: from the postwar recovery in 1946 Degrees South. Their focus is on new world wines produced in
– 1947, through the resilience of the 1950s, to the resurgence regions 30 degrees south of the equator. Over the course of an
of the 1960s – 1970s. Hedda Morrison, Lee Fook Chee and evening, we tasted some lovely wines, and our conversations
Brian Brake each had markedly different life backgrounds and ranged from the differences between Old and New World wines
photographic objectives. Together, their photographs present to the trend towards sustainable organic farming. In this month’s
almost every aspect of Hong Kong, along with insights into Good Grape feature, I present wines that are easy to appreciate
their own lives and work. and that deliver on good value and affordability — wines that
are worth buying and trying.
Even though Sandi Butchkiss has lived and worked in London,
California, Brazil and Hong Kong for much of her life, she con-
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delayed return to her hometown, replete with visits to the
recently renovated Museum of Modern Art, the Jewish Museum,
the Historical Society Museum, the Museum of Art & Design and
the Guggenheim, as well as a walk-through Greenwich Village
and Washington Square to listen to street musicians.
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Lamma Island offers a bohemian
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Text Victoria Mae Martyn / Photos Victoria Mae Martyn and Martin Wray

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Yung Shue Wan harbour at Lamma Island
When you go out shopping, how often are enterprises. While visiting the tranquil commu-
your purchases wrapped in an unfathomable nity with some friends, we came across a few
amount of plastic, a one-person game of pass- gems that reflected the unique culture of its
the-parcel where the prize is what you have residents. From records to reusable materials
already paid for? As environmental impacts and extraordinary items sourced overseas,
of consumerism become an increasingly Lamma Island proved to be a hidden treasure
important concern, style, sustainability and trove and a welcome change from the busy
the support of local businesses take on more nature of city living. Of the many wonderful
gravity. In Hong Kong, the outlying island of stores we visited, our top picks are Lamma
Lamma lies in full support of independent Vinyl, Lamma Corner and Ozen Corner.
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Rows upon rows of neatly organised records
We headed off to the outlying island on a

sunny Saturday, making the most of the warm
weather that is Hong Kong winter. The ferry
was abuzz with hikers, families, and weekend
tourists eager to explore a new corner of the
city. Upon arrival, the footpath from the ferry
pier, allowing a picturesque view of rolling
mountains and small boats resting near the
shoreline, joined up with Yung Shue Wan main
street. Largely comprised of seafood restaurants
and independent stores, Lamma's equivalent
to High Street stays true to the area’s history
(and current standing) as Hong Kong’s largest
fishing site, while offering sights and goods to
keep visitor interest piqued.
Not yet in the mood for food, we kept our

eyes open for specific stores we were eager to
explore. In contrast to the sleek interiors and
polished looks of stores in Hong Kong’s many
shopping districts, Lamma's storefronts give
off a relaxed and laid-back feel that contributes
to, or even perpetuates, the island's reputation ond floor of a two-storey building, located on
as an easy-going, "hippy" place. After a busy a slight incline. To enter, customers walk up a
week hustling at office jobs, it is likely this chill steep staircase. Each step is punctuated with
atmosphere has city slickers flocking to the promotional messages enticing people with
slow-going community. We followed the sea a list of the store’s product types, which pro-
of people passing by restaurants with inviting spective customers can read as they pass by
"specials" boards and seafood tanks bearing original record sleeves or promotional posters
live fish, shrimps and crabs. for popular retro bands such as Dexys Midnight
Runner and The Beatles.
Our first visit is an easy spot to miss. Though
Lamma Vinyl lies close to the start of the main Entering the store, hundreds of records are neatly
street, it is off to the side and set on the sec- organized by a diverse range of genres, from

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jazz funk to canto pop and western classical. and the intimate nature of music that makes it
Its widest collections include Bach, Vivaldi and a universal experience able to encompass the
jazz sub-genres. Besides vinyl records, cassette entirety of complex human emotion.
tapes and CDs are sorted from floor to ceiling.
And among the music, kitschy memorabilia in As I came across a few gems, the store owner
the form of old-fashioned comic strips, Russian warmly offered to play the records on the
nesting dolls, photographs of past events and store’s vintage sound system so that I could
record players from different eras give physical hear the quality. Eagerly accepting, I sat on a
context to the periods separating the music high stool while the first record, a 1920s vinyl
Nostalgia papers the walls
Key-chains for tourists at Lamma Corner
Our next stop was a

treasure trove of unique,
one-of-a-kind sustain-
able goods that were
cute to boot. The
simple and cute mural
adorning the façade of
Lamma Corner enticed
many customers inside
Cute cat plates from Japan
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collection of Rudy Vallee’s greatest hits, came

to life. The electric energy of big bands clearly
came through, and I was excited to bring the
record home to enjoy for years to come.
Our next stop was a treasure trove of unique,

one-of-a-kind sustainable goods that were cute
to boot. The simple and cute mural adorning
the façade of Lamma Corner enticed many
customers inside. The same customers fawned
over hand-painted watercolour paintings,
ethically sourced reusable face masks from
Taiwan, repurposed plastic water jugs (now
in the form of miniature shopping baskets),
glass straws with glass-blown animal figurines
attached, painted porcelain spoons from Japan,
and much more. The theme of environmental
concern and personal action was manifest Sixty-five year old local architecture

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Teapots and
piggy banks
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Original stone art for sale by the artist
throughout the store, with materials such as I purchased a one-of-a-kind printed kitchen
cardboard and Styrofoam reused as store signs towel, and the store owner showed off her
describing the wares on offer and as bulletin resourcefulness by packaging it in a repurposed
boards on which to hang wooden keychains. calendar page, now folded, and stapled to
Engaging and informative infographics relat- function as a shopping bag. I stayed behind to
ing to the environmental cost of waste and watch as she created a new set of calendar-page
plastics were tacked to the walls, the perfect shopping bags, amazed at the efficiency she
backdrop for the eco-friendly objects that has worn into the routine, with a single bag
Lamma Corner has to offer. made in under a minute. Watching her take
Sunset and Yung Shue Wan pier
Art Exhibition and Fair at Tana Workshop

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on such unconventional and interesting ways of Turkish coffee came from the bags of coffee
of approaching global waste, I knew this store beans on offer, which appropriately sat on a
was one worth revisiting. display next to sets of copper cups and glass
coffee pots. Jewellery patterned with the "evil
Leaving Lamma Corner, our final stop was off eye", most coloured in the traditional deep blue,
the beaten path. Located on one of the island’s were unique protective wards made of glass,
side streets, the souvenir shop Ozen Corner metal and wood.
was flanked by tall trees. Selling goods sourced
from Turkey, bold patterns adorn bags and As we left Lamma Island, arms laden with our
purses of all shapes and sizes, silken pashmina shopping hauls of the day, we eagerly spoke
scarves, wall hangings and tiny rugs, perfect for of our next trip to the refreshing community,
highlighting a specific space in Hong Kong's with its bohemian atmosphere, easy-going
Rhino, watercolour by Blanche Tse infamously tiny apartments. The fragrant aroma life style.
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Thirty Years of Hong Kong Photographs, 1940s – 1970s
Text Edward Stokes / Photos Hedda Morrison, Lee Fook Chee and Brian Brake
This exhibition, recently opened at the Asia

Society Hong Kong Center, shows Hong Kong
during consecutive periods – as seen around
the middle of the last century. The images
span some thirty years of great change: from
the postwar recovery in 1946 – 1947, through
the resilience of the 1950s, to the resurgence
of the 1960s – 1970s.
The photos were taken by three photogra-

phers. In the order of their Hong Kong work,
they were Hedda Morrison, Lee Fook Chee and
Brian Brake. Each had markedly different life
backgrounds and photographic objectives.
Hedda Morrison’s Hong Kong photos, like

her prior work in China and later images of
Southeast Asia, reflected her high regard for
Cheung Chau
Hedda Morrison
From the hills south of Cheung Chau’s
anchorage, this view looks north to the
island’s narrow neck and main village.

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Des Voeux Road tram

Hedda Morrison
In Des Voeux Road, just east of Ice House Street, pedestrians amble
across without a care. The tram system had survived the war.
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Cigarette seller
Hedda Morrison
Immediately after the war, a time of great need, street sellers
like this woman had lives full of concern and uncertainty.
Two men and poles Large sailing junk

Hedda Morrison Lee Fook Chee
Men like these were the backbone of harbour lightering. Bronzed Lee’s photo perfectly captures the details of a middle-sized fish-
from years spent outdoors, they were paid by the load. ing junk. The vessel is a Guangdong-style fishing junk.

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ordinary people. This led to her photographs’

original publication in the government’s 1946
Annual Report, where I first sighted them in
1995. Some of her photos also appeared in the
classic, life celebrating New York photobook,
The Family of Man.
Brian Brake held similar values. But whereas

Morrison photographed mostly separate
images, Brake created highly crafted, pre-en-
visioned photo stories.
His photo-led stories were widely published

in contemporary photo magazines, notably
LIFE International and National Geographic.
Indeed, he became one of the most celebrated
photojournalists of the 1960s and 1970s.
Elegant women on The Peak
below Lee Fook Chee
Lunch man and trams Two elegantly dressed ladies pose on Victoria Peak. Central District
Lee Fook Chee lies far below. The photo is from between late 1951 and early 1952.
Lee took this view from an upper window, showing
Des Voeux Road just west of Pedder Street.
It is a summer midday.

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Star Ferry smoke

Lee Fook Chee
The old Hong Kong-side Star Ferry Pier, facing the elegant Edwardian buildings that then lined Victoria Harbour.
Lee Fook Chee, as a person and photographer,

was far different to Morrison and Brake. Lack-
ing their comfortable origins and their pho-
tographic training, he was a poor immigrant
to Hong Kong. Lee harnessed his personal
resolve and ability to take photos for selling
to tourists who visited Hong Kong. By chance,
Lee and I met on The Peak in 2010.
All three, in their own way, recorded Hong

Kong during its modern, crucible decades.
Thus, they passed on to our present times
the photographic heritage seen in this Asia
Society Hong Kong Center exhibition.
CNY oranges
Brian Brake
The photo shows Chinese New Year – probably at
the market in Reclamation Street, Mongkok.
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Packing toys Film poster

Brian Brake Brian Brake
As Hong Kong’s light industry expanded during the 1960s, it depended Gritty daily life is seen here in the pedestrians all intent on their
greatly on low-paid piecework, often done by families journeys – and in the traffic grime that marks the poster.
The exhibition has almost ninety large-framed

photos and numerous panel stories. Together The exhibition is presented by the Asia Society
they present almost every aspect of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, originated by The Photographic
with insights into each of the photographers’ Heritage Foundation, and curated by Edward
lives and work. Is the talent needed for such Stokes.
results innate – or gained from experience?
How conscious were Morrison, Lee and Brake Photo copyrights: Hedda Morrison photos,
of recording a place – and people – that faced President and Fellows of Harvard College; Lee
left
Flats and buses great coming changes? Fook Chee Photos, The Estate of Lee Fook Chee;
Brian Brake Brian Brake photos, Wai-man Lau.
This shows Kowloon’s Tze Wan
Shan Resettlement Estate. Until 6 March 2022
Built between 1964 – 1971, Chantal Miller Gallery, Asia Society Hong
with 63 blocks it was the larg-
est resettlement estate. Kong Center
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The sidewalks of New York celebrate the season with pumpkin and autumn leaves
Autumn in New York

Dynamic Museums, Diverse Cuisines and Dear Friends
Text Sandi Butchkiss / Photos Cliff Shaffran
Even though I lived and worked in London,

California, Brazil and Hong Kong for much of
my life, I will always be a New Yorker. Born here,
schooled here and learned to ride a bike, drive
a car, had my first kiss and worked on Madison
Avenue in advertising. All here...in old New
York. I say old because a popular misconception
of my hometown is that it’s all glittering new
skyscrapers, Broadway shows, fancy penthouses
and overpriced contemporary art.
Well, all of that is true, but a huge part of the

city is really very old. Before dinner drinks in the venerable National Arts Club in Gramercy Park

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The day we arrived, friends who are members

took us to one of the oldest, most revered
sanctuaries for art and artists of all persuasions,
The National Arts Club, occupying a fabulous
nineteenth-century mansion in Gramercy Park.
If its hallowed halls, convivial bar, dining room
and performance salons could talk, what tales
they would tell.
We were lucky to be there when world-class

cabaret-entertainers, Steve Ross and Shana
Farr, delighted us with their captivating perfor-
mance of Jerome Kern’s music and song. What
a wonderful way to begin our time in the Big
Apple. Couldn’t be any better.
The fanciful elevators at the Fotographiska just ask

to be photographed
After dinner a surprise Jerome Kern medleys courtesy of A must for photography afi-
cabaret greats Steve Ross and Shana Farr cionados is the fabulous new
Fotografiska Museum on Park
Avenue
Because there’s an overwhelming number of

things to see and do, we made a joint decision
to confine our time in the city to art, museums,
catch-up time with old friends and sampling
of what new culinary concoctions chefs may
have come up with to tantalize our taste buds
over these last two surreal years.
Of the eighty-five museums, only a handful

are what you would consider newish. The rest
have long histories, with many generations of
avid attendees.
One of the newest, Fotografiska, a sleek, modern

temple to photography is housed in a stunning
Renaissance Revival edifice on Park Avenue The Museum of Modern Art, the City’s pride and joy
and turned out to be a highlight of our time in since 1938
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New York. On the other hand, The Sex Museum

sounds more fascinating than it is and not worth
the price of admission.
No matter how far away I may roam, every

couple of years I experience an uncontrollable
desire to return to my hometown. My psyche
needs to get an injection of whatever it is that
makes New York, New York.
By the way, when someone says they are a New

Yorker it means they were born in one of the
five boroughs that comprise New York City:
Staten Island, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and
Manhattan. Each of these, by the way, has its
own unmistakable personality, ambiance and
sense of pride. And all residents can claim to
be “New Yorkers”.
They only made 170 of these rounded red 1946 Cisitalia 202GT Coupe, on exhibition at MoMA
We now had a plan of action but thought we
might add a live show to our itinerary. The Lion King, so we thought we could squeeze
in a matinee. But not anxious to plunk down
Broadway had just opened with great fanfare an eye-watering $700 per seat in the orchestra,
after the Great White Way was depressingly dark we decided to wait for the film version. More
for nearly two dismal years. We had never seen time to devote to museums.
I’m partial to this original Airstream camper...forever practical, beautiful

and shiny,
Kandinsky's joyful, colourful, playful paintings at the Guggenheim fit The Guggenheim, Frank Lloyd Wright’s crowning achievement, erected in 1927
perfectly in this time and place

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We love grilled octopus, and it seems so A plate of smooth and cheesy Cacio e Pepe, surprisingly found Their popular pâté de campagne,
do many of New York’s restaurants on many menus garnished with crispy little cornichons
Balthazar, a très, très

authentic French bistro in
SoHo. (South of Broadway)
Their charming red-tented

pandemic-created outside
dining room is a keeper
Off and running to our first cultural influx, we Onward and upward along Fifth Avenue to
made our way through the crowds of tourists 92nd Street to see the mesmerizing installation
in front of Rockefeller Center and on to the devoted to the thousands of looted artworks
mammoth newly enlarged (at great expense) (From Picasso, Klimpt, Cezanne and Gaugin
MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art and the city’s to Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet and many more
pride and joy). The auto exhibit impressed Cliff greats), all stolen from the victims of WWII
with its ultra-rare 1946 Cisitalia 202 GT designed by the Nazis and taking nearly seventy-five
by Pininfarina, and I was partial to the classic years to track down, locate and return to their
Airstream, the first, and in my estimation, the rightful owners. An exhausting, mind-boggling
most beautiful, impeccably designed, practical accomplishment, described in detail at The
motor home ever made. Jewish Museum.
The Alexander Calder Stabiles [sculptures] are A short walk down the avenue took us to the
fantastic, but I wished they weren’t all bunched Guggenheim, a Frank Lloyd Wright marvel of
up together in just one room, especially since awesome engineering and architecture. We are
MoMA had just practically doubled the exhi- big fans of the colourful, playful, high spirited
bition space. Kandinsky. So we took the elevator up and
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to observe the chess players and listen to

some pretty talented street musicians in
Washington Square. We then peeped into a
few art galleries in Soho, and one remarkable
shop filled with black and white everything,
from pot-holders to sofas, until we came to
the French bistro, Balthazar, an old haunt of
mine still an obvious favourite. A majority of
the eateries that managed to stay in business
during the pandemic still welcome diners in
A quarter of a mile stroll with Kandinsky for company all

the way down
enjoyed a non-stop display of his paintings

as we ambled down a quarter of a mile to the
Real Greek Retsina paired perfectly with Moussaka
ground floor. and Baklava
We were so involved with art and culture we

forgot lunch. But a duo of our signature
Negronis, paved the way to an early dinner.
The “pasta of the hour”, a smooth and cheesy
Cacio e Pepe came first, followed by perfectly
grilled tender and juicy octopus tentacles, made
it worth waiting for.
Saturday was nice and sunny, so we took a

long walk-through Greenwich Village, stopped The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium draws
the crowds
Washington Square, a Greenwich Village friend to students, chess players, If you like black and white here’s your
and street musicians Soho destination

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Two floors of gorgeous Tiffany lampshades, connected by a glass staircase
missed, Supreme Court Judge); a breathtaking,

array of 150 gorgeous Tiffany lampshades; a
replica of the Presidential Oval Office; and a
priceless collection of the first ever printed
fourteenth century books of the philosophy
of Aristotle. As you can imagine, we spent
hours here, leaving less time for the fanciful
I couldn’t resist a chance to sit in the ‘President’s Chair’

at the Historical Society Museum’s Oval Office
their cozy covered outside options. We sat in

their inviting red tented dining room, nibbled
on country pâté and people watched as we
sipped our crisp Sémillon [sweet white wine
from Bordeau].
Night came suddenly. The black moonless sky

formed the perfect backdrop for the Empire
State Building as it entertained us with a dazzling
light show...for an unknown occasion.
The next day we took a bus to the upper West

side of Central Park to visit the oldest museum
in the city, The Historical Society Museum,
where they were showcasing an extraordi-
Don’t forget to look up at narily diverse quartet of subjects: the feisty,
night, or you could miss Protected behind glass, priceless fourteenth century
the Empire State building Ruth Bader Ginsburg (the beloved, and sorely books of Aristotle’s philosophy
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Anisette flavored Yeni Raki begins a Cliff’s worthy opponent setting-up,

typical Turkish meal at the venerable Century Club
A unique weathervane at the American Folk

Art Museum
Shoe-shopping at Bloomingdales, the darling Oscar and I take time out of our Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a
of department stores busy schedules much beloved spectacle since 1924
assortment of intricate weathervanes at The Traditional Thanksgiving dinner: roast turkey, chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce. YUM
American Folk Art Museum. We squeezed in
a delicious Turkish late lunch/early dinner of
borek (spinach and cheese puffs) and koffte
(tasty lamb meatballs), before heading for
Columbus Circle and the one-of-a-kind jewellery
at The Museum of Art & Design. There was just
enough time to check out the shoes on offer at
New York’s all time darling of the department
stores, Bloomingdales, back on the East Side,
before heading back to our hotel. Consulting our
Fitbit, it seems we had walked over five miles.
The next day was November 25th which means

it’s time for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade, a cherished tradition since 1924.
A million people lined the avenue to watch
the elaborate floats, the marching bands and
most especially, the enormous helium filled
balloons towering over their heads. It’s quite
a spectacle to behold.

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Peking Duck with Foie Gras, Michelin star style French-style Octopus at Benno
Two weeks of great weather, diverse culture, delicious

food and dear friends. Plenty to be thankful for
Then we were off to meet friends and partake
of the traditional turkey, chestnut stuffing,
cranberry sauce, buttery sweet potatoes, and
pecan pie for dessert. Cliff and I cheated a
bit by having roast duckling instead. But we
Sweetbreads with Lobster Sauce
followed by Rabbit Confit had no problem giving thanks. We found it
works just as well with duck...as we counted
our many blessings: avoiding COVID, having
good health and good friends, having enough
to eat and a roof over our heads and hoping
that next year will permit us to take to the
skies and travel out of the country to exotic
lands once again.
The next day we were invited to high tea at

the Century Club. My old pal from advertising
days is a long-time member and enjoys playing
billiards with Cliff. They are so closely matched, We found the last leaf of autumn on a path in Central
Park
both players always leave happy.
with Lobster sauce and compote of Octopus
Nothing fancy at all about our hotel, yet there’s and Squid. Can you believe we also had dessert?
a surprisingly terrific bakery in the lobby and a
Michelin starred restaurant, Benno, tucked away Surely not the typical two-week agenda of the
in the back. We decided to treat ourselves and average visitor to the City.
went all out with our farewell repast. Sharing
small plates of Rabbit Confit Terrine, Peking But then again, I’m not a visitor. I’m a New
Duckling with Foie Gras, crispy Sweetbreads Yorker.
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Matisse Life & Spirit
Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou
The life and spirit of a remarkable artist is featured through magnificent works
Text Ingrid Piper / Photos Centre Pompidou, the Art Gallery of NSW and Ingrid Piper
After months of lockdowns and border – Henri Matisse. The exhibition, Matisse Life & right: Henri Matisse
Spirit: Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, Blue nude II (Nu bleu II) 1952
closures that put pay to international travel
gouache on paper, cut and pasted
to and from Australia, Sydney’s summer is opened in mid-November, and it’s the most on paper, mounted on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, purchased
looking far brighter for art lovers, thanks to extensive showing of the artist’s work ever 1984 AM 1984-276. © Succession H Matisse/
a major collaboration between the Centre seen in Sydney. Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompi-
dou, MNAM-CCI / Service de la documentation
Pompidou in Paris and the Art Gallery of New photographique du MNAM / Dist RMN-GP
South Wales. The much-anticipated event is an epic block-

buster. More than one hundred works spanning
The internationally renowned modern art six decades of Matisse’s creative life, including below: Portrait of Henri Matisse
in his studio, Villa Le Rêve
museum, Centre Pompidou, owns one of the sculptures, drawings, paintings, his renowned
Vence, 1948–51
greatest collections of works by one of the gouache cut-outs (think the Blue Nude series), Photo: Michel Sima
Bibliothèque Kandinsky, MNAM-
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Henri Matisse
Still life with magnolia (Nature morte au magnolia) 1941, oil on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, purchased 1945 AM 2588 P. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021.
Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP
Henri Matisse
Large red interior (Grand intérieur rouge)
1948 oil on canvas,
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, purchased by the state, 1950
AM 2964 P. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo:
© Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Audrey Laurans / Dist RMN-GP
left: Henri Matisse

The sorrow of the king (La tristesse du roi) 1952
gouache on paper, cut and pasted, mounted on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, purchased by the state, 1954
AM 3279 P. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo:
© Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP
are now on display until March 2022. More recognisable, relatable and gloriously alive. It’s
than twenty works from the Australian gallery’s impossible not to feel energised after viewing
permanent collection have also been added to this significant body of work.
those on loan.
Matisse’s creative life (1869-1954) spanned some
Vivid colours, muscular life-sized bronze reliefs, of the world’s greatest upheavals. He was born
and the sheer volume of work in this exhibition in northern France and survived two world
are a testament to this artist’s extraordinary wars, only to be stricken by crippling illness in
energy and indomitable spirit. Nearly seven his later years, a period during which many of
decades after his death, his images are instantly his most important works were created.

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Henri Matisse
Interior, goldfish bowl
(Intérieur, bocal de poissons
rouges) 1914 oil on canvas The Sydney gallery has given over consider- Matisse Life & Spirit is also a wonderful oppor-
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, bequest
of Baroness Eva Gourgaud, 1965 AM 4311 P. able space to this exhibition. Moving from tunity to discover how this artist continually
© Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency
2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM- room to room is a voyage of discovery, and re-invented himself.
CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP
it’s astonishing to see the sheer scale of many
pieces on display. For instance, in one room As a young artist, he was a founding member
above right: Henri Matisse of the gallery, an enormous collage towers of Fauvism – an art movement from around
Still life with green marble table
(Nature morte à la table de mar- above its admirers. In another room there’s a the turn of the twentieth century that was
bre vert) 1941 oil on canvas dramatic floor to ceiling portrait of the artist’s noted for – at the time – its outrageously bold
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, purchased
1945 AM 2591 P. © Succession H Matisse/Copy- three assistants, which originally surrounded a colours. Dramatically different in style from his
right Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou,
MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP fireplace owned by the philanthropic Rockefeller later works, it’s fascinating to see that even at
family in America. this stage, Matisse was breaking rules. His trio
of nudes Le Luxe 1 is approached with softer
The artist travelled extensively, and one jour- earthier and muted tones when compared to
left ney in particular made such an impact on him other works from that same period, where dra-
Matisse in the garden of Jazz
that even decades later he continued to be matic reds and the artist’s eye-catching love of
publisher Tériade
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, 1951–52 inspired by what he had experienced. During blue dominate his portraits and still life works.
Bibliothèque Kandinsky, MNAM-CCI, Cen-
tre Pompidou, Hélène Adant Collection
the great depression in the 1930s, the artist
visited Tahiti via the US, and it is that voyage Matisse’s love of the colour blue dominates one
to French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean that of the Centre Pompidou’s key works Decorative
inspired many of the distinctive shapes that figure on ornamental ground, 1925-26, which
appear in his renowned cut-outs and prints. was bought by the French government in
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1938. The work is wildly patterned with stripes This grand exhibition also includes several
and floral designs, oddly juxtaposed against videos of the artist, and it is wonderful to watch
a blue and white Chinese pot that sits beside the elderly artist skillfully wielding a large pair
the nude figure of Henriette Darricarrère, one of scissors as he created a new work. He made
of the artist’s favourite models. Seated on a it look so easy.
carpet, her pose is remarkably similar to his
iconic and equally sensual Blue Nude II, created
almost three decades later.
Today, what many recognise as “a Matisse” are

his dramatic yet deceptively simple cut-out
creations, many of which were completed in the
final years of his life, like the magnificent Blue
Nude II 1952. According to the exhibition’s notes,
his long-time assistant Lydia Delectorskaya said
the artist created the work in just fifteen minutes,
after much deliberation. Today, that image is
so instantly identifiable that the Sydney show
chose it to publicise this exhibition – even to
the extent of having Blue Nude II posters on the
city’s bus shelters.
Henri Matisse
Polynesia, the sky (Polynésie, le ciel) 1946
gouache on paper, cut and pasted, mounted on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, from Mobilier national et Manufactures des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie since 1975 AM
1975-DEP 13. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Bertrand Prévost / Dist RMN-GP

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Henri Matisse Henri Matisse

Algerian woman (L’Algérienne) 1909 Self-portrait (Autoportrait) 1900
oil on canvas oil on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, bequest of Vicomte Guy de Cholet to Musées nationaux Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, donation Pierre Matisse, 1991 AM 1991-271.
1916 AM 2009-214. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat/
MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP Dist RMN-GP
Henri Matisse Henri Matisse Henri Matisse

The painter in his studio (Le peintre dans Standing nude (Nu debout) 1947 oil on canvas White and pink head (Tête blanche et rose)
son atelier) 1916–17, oil on canvas Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, donation Pierre Matisse, 1991 1914, oil on canvas
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, AM 1991-274. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI,
P. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Audrey Laurans / Dist RMN-GP © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency 2021.
Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI
/ Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP
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Henri Matisse
Face on yellow ground (Visage sur fond jaune) 1952, gouache and ink on paper
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI, donation Pierre Matisse, 1991, at Musée de Grenoble since 1993 AM 1991-281. © Succession H Matisse/
Copyright Agency 2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP

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In the same year he completed the Blue Nude

series, Matisse undertook a very different work.
In spite of the bright boldness of its colours,
The sorrow of the king, 1952 is, on reflection,
a solemn work, and the ageing artist’s final
self-portrait. Matisse was quoted as saying it
was “equal to all my best paintings”.
In 1948, the artist began working on yet anoth-

er project, the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence,
below:
Henri Matisse
France, which he helped design, together with its
Decorative figure on an ornamental stained-glass windows, murals and furnishings.
background (Figure décorative sur The project was completed in 1951. The serenity
fond ornemental) 1925–26
oil on canvas and light Matisse created within this chapel has
Centre Pompidou, Paris, MNAM-CCI
been shared with Sydney exhibition visitors via Henri Matisse and assistant, Hôtel Régina, Nice, 1952
P. © Succession H Matisse/Copyright Agency Bibliothèque Kandinsky, MNAM-CCI,
2021. Photo: © Centre Pompidou, MNAM- life-sized models of his stained-glass windows. Centre Pompidou, Hélène Adant Collection
CCI / Philippe Migeat / Dist RMN-GP
This spiritually uplifting display is easily missed

if rushing through the exhibition.
Matisse: Life & Spirit is part of the 11th annual

Sydney International Art Series. As an added
bonus, visitors can also immerse themselves
in Matisse Alive, a free exhibition exploring the
artist’s life and work through the eyes of four
new contemporary artists.
Matisse: Life & Spirit

Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou
Until 13 March
Art Gallery of New South Wales
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THE Good grape
30 Degrees South
New World Wines with a foot in the Old World
Text Cammy Yiu and Photos Martin Wray and Wines of South Africa

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Photo Wines of South Africa

Photo Swartland Region Merlot grapes
OLD world and NEW world wines.

When describing wine, old world and new are
often referenced to help explain, firstly, where
the wines come from. This is the easy part.
The “old” world is generally known as the birth

places of wine production. Countries in Europe
that are globally renowned for their wines include
France and Italy. Countries with the longest
history of winemaking are in Eastern Europe in
Croatia and Georgia, where pottery fragments
show winemaking from 8,000 years ago. Some of
the oldest sites of wine production are recorded
in the Middle East, in Lebanon and Israel where
wine culture has existed since biblical times.
The “new” world refers to the “newly” discovered

places that were subsequently colonised, includ-
ing countries in North and South America, South
Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The terms “old” and “new” are also used to help

explain how wines are generally produced and
what one can expect.
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The Good Grape - 30 Degrees South
Old world wines tend to be “classic” wines that
Photo Ina Smith

are named after the region of production, such
as champagne, from Champagne, France, and
chianti, from Chianti, Italy. These wines can
be made from a blend of different grapes or
from a single varietal, but the labels lack this
information. Wine production tends to be
heavily regulated, and centuries old traditions
and restrictions protect the heritage of wines
made in those areas.
New world wines do not have the same con-

straints. When pioneers from the “old” world
went abroad seeking adventure and a fresh start,
they brought cuttings of vines with them. With
their risk-taking spirit and flexibility, new world
Chenin blanc grapes
winemakers used the freedom to experiment
and to innovate. The wines are often made with Schulz said, “We wanted to bring in unique
a single varietal, and the labels will clearly say wines. Luckily, South Africa has over five hun-
it’s a chardonnay or it’s a pinot noir. dred vineyards. So we found many which were
not already represented here.”
Wines from the new world take advantage of all
technological advances and are bold, daring and They look for vineyards that put a lot of attention
unconventional. Recently, organic wines made into the winemaking and that marry the best
from grapes grown naturally without the use combination of traditional and modern growing
of artificial chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and production methodologies.
have drawn a lot of attention and consumption.
“We want wines that are very elegant and
This growing niche, with its reputation of beautiful — new world wines with a foot in
being more sustainable and environmentally the old world.”
compatible, is attracting a new generation of
wine enthusiasts. Amongst them is a young
Photo Hendrik Holler

South African couple, Werner and Cassandra
Schulz, who recently started their own wine
distribution company in Hong Kong called 30
Degrees South, which focuses on bringing in
new world wines, ones from estates and wine
makers with “unique stories”.
Currently their portfolio of wines is from regions

30 degrees south of the equator in Australia,
South Africa and Uruguay.
Wines from their home country, South Africa, is

particularly well represented in their stock, as
they have a colleague on the ground establishing
connections and building relationships with
wineries wanting representation in Hong Kong.
Chardonnay grapes

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Org de Rac Chenin Blanc Org de Rac Chardonnay

2021 2021
Instead of a mass producer, Schulz looks for those that make Org de Rac Chenin Blanc 2021
premium quality wines at affordable prices. Chenin Blanc is the most planted white grape in South Africa,
as the climate suits the grape so well. Chenin Blanc wines can
One of these is Org de Rac in Swartland, north of Cape Town, be highly acidic and tart. However, this one is soft, with a hint
South Africa, which is committed to organic winemaking and of sourness that is juicy and mouth-watering. Having the body
farming. Their motivation is to create a natural environment to and structure of a much more mature wine, I tasted fruit flavours
grow the healthiest grapes to make the finest wines that express of pear and peach. This is an excellent wine for having by the
the fullest characteristics of each varietal. glass and well chilled.
Organic farming relies on agricultural practices that were Org de Rac Chardonnay 2021
employed traditionally, using natural composting and focusing This is a new world style chardonnay wine. It has been oaked,
on a harmonious balance with the environment and soil health. yet the wood character is very faint and subtle and gives the
The vineyards are planted farther apart to prevent disease and wine a buttery creaminess. I had this initially chilled, but as the
are teeming with ladybirds, earthworms and other animals. wine warmed in the glass, the tropical fruit flavours became
more prominent and lingered longer in the mouth. The wine
The results of this effort were on show at a tasting of four wines is fresh and easy to drink and would pair well with a meal of
from Org de Rac Wines’ Estate Range. white meat or seafood.
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The Good Grape - 30 Degrees South
Cape Pastoral Rosé Org de Rac Merlot

2021 2020
Cape Pastoral Rosé 2021 Org de Rac Merlot 2020

This 100% Grenache rosé is a festive light pink. Grenache is a This dark ruby red Merlot has potential and will get better with
dark-skinned red grape that is widely planted and has been some aging. Tasting it still quite young, I found it heavy on the
used for centuries to make reds and rosés in the old world tannins, which is difficult to drink by the glass; it would have
wine making country of Spain. The rosé is made from allowing tasted better with a pairing of dark or aged meats. I tasted
the skins to remain with the juice for a while to impart colour butterscotch, dark plum, black pepper and a hint of chocolate.
and flavour. This new world production is a dry rosé that is With a few years ageing, this wine could be amazing.
refreshingly crispy and light. This wine would be ideal for a
boat andor beach party.
Organic farming relies on agricultural practices

that were employed traditionally, using natural
composting and focusing on a harmonious balance
with the environment and soil health

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Photo Hendrik Holler

Photo Ataraxia
The Org de Rac wines delivered on the new-world ideal of

wines that are easy to appreciate, single varietals that express
the best characters of the grape and that are good value and
very affordable.
Worth buying and trying.
Wines are available at 30 Degrees South

www.south30degrees.com
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All Around
the World
, circa 1520
Bags: Inside out
Austria
The Age of Dürer
Austria at the Gate of the Renaissance
Until 30 January 2022
The Belvedere, Vienna
The sixteenth century was marked by social and cultural upheav-
als that impacted art. History records this as the transition from
the Late Gothic to the early Renaissance period. Artists like Lucas
Cranach the Elder, Albrecht Altdorfer and Jacopo de' Barbari
began applying mathematical perspective, accurate depictions
of nature and portraits with psychological dimensions, as they
journeyed towards modernism. This exhibit studies the Austrian
The Age of Dürer
contribution to these aesthetic changes.
Austria at the Gate of the Renaissance
belvedere.at Urban Goertschacher Susannenlegende, circa 1520

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Australia Italy
Matisse: Life & Spirit Jeff Koons. Shine
Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou Until 30 January 2022
Until 13 March 2022 Palazzo Strozzi
Art Gallery of New South Wales Jeff Koons is one of the most interesting figures in the contempo-
For the first time in Sydney, over 100 Matisse masterpieces rary art world because of his ability to reference both art history
spanning six decades are on loan from the Centre Pompidou in and consumer society. This exhibition covers his extensive work
Paris. Through paintings, drawings, sculptures and a compelling from the mid-‘70s to the present day and features some of his
presentation of his triumphant cut-outs, the exhibit reveals how most iconic works.
Matisse renewed his vision time and again seeking new ways of palazzostrozzi.org
celebrating the seen world and expressing the energy he felt in it.
artgallery.nsw.gov.au
United Kingdom
Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
Germany Until 31 December
Victoria and Albert Museum
Captivate!
Fashion Photography from the ‘90s. This exhibition takes an in-depth look at the character of Alice,
Curated by Claudia Schiffer famed in the story Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Until 9 January 2022 The exhibition explores the origins, adaptations and influences
The Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf of Alice throughout the past 157 years from the conception of
This is a collection of 1990s style and fashion memorabilia curat- her existence, providing a fascinating review with new inter-
ed by supermodel Claudia Schiffer. The exhibition includes 150 pretations of Alice and her adventures.
photographs, moving images, music clips and other memorabilia, vam.ac.uk
many from her private collection, which delivers voyeuristic
insight into the goings-on of famous fashion photographers Bags: Inside Out
and supermodels in the 1990s. Until 16 January 2022
Kunstpalast.de Victoria and Albert Museum
This exhibition delves into the history, design and imagination
of the absolute accessory—the handbag. Bags: Inside Out shows
the result of the collision of artistic genius with practicality.
Everything from a military rucksack and Churchill’s dispatch
boxes to HRH Queen Mary’s Second World War gas mask bag
are on display. Not ignored is the central role of the bag in
celebrity culture, their collaborations with fashion houses and
the constant experimentation with new materials and the design
opportunities they present.
vam.ac.uk
United States
Andy Warhol: Photo Factory
Fotografiska, New York
Andy Warhol’s ambition was to be a famous artist. He succeeded
and in so doing became friends with other famous people, whom
he photographed. In turn, these photographs further spread
his fame. The Fotografiska gallery has brought together 120 of
Jeff Koons. Shine these images to offer an intimate visual diary of the artist’s life
Jeff Koons, Bluebird Planter, 2010-2016
Mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating and
and work, featuring his iconic Polaroid portraits, photo strips,
live flowering plants gelatin silver prints and stitched photographs.
Edition 2 from an edition of 3 plus 1 AP.
Courtesy Private Collection. © Jeff Koons, Photo: © 2017 Fredrik Nilsen, Courtesy Gagosian
fotografiska.com
Antiquity series – Room 7
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2021 TO SEE & DO
EVENTS December
Photographic Images and Matter: Japanese Prints
of the 1970s
Until 20 December
Until 20 December
Photographic Images and Matter: Japanese
Prints of the 1970s
Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay
The Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, in col-
laboration with the Japan Foundation, has assembled a
travelling exhibition with fifty works from fourteen artists
that focus on the 1970s, a period when photography
drove a renewed enthusiasm for printmaking.
hk.emb-japan.go.jp
25 December – 2 January 2022 (Phase I)

4 – 11 January 2022 (Phase II)
13 – 21 January 2022 (Phase III)
Ink Global 2021
Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Central Library
Ink Global 2021 features over 450 of the world’s best ink
paintings. The exhibition shares influences, inspirations
and information for enthusiasts and admirers of the
medium. Phase I spotlights Portrait, Flowers and Birds;
Phase II's theme is Landscape; and Phase III is Animals
and the Modern.
inkglobal.org
Until 29 December
The Nutcracker
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
This classic story of romance and heroism returns for
another year. Join the Nutcracker as he travels to rescue
Hong Kong Pop 60+
from the Rat King his love, the Ballerina. Welcome in the
Christmas spirit with Tchaikovsky's ageless arrangement Current Shows
while enjoying quality time with those of all ages in your
family.
hkballet.com
29 December
New Year Celebration
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
The HK Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes in the New
Year with a programme that incorporates Spanish pas-
sion, French elegance, British pageantry, and of course a
generous selection of Hong Kong favourites from local
talents such as vocalists Yuki Ip and Samantha Chong,
guitarist Xuefei Yang, and Yiwen Lu playing the erhu.
hkphil.org
Free-standing television set

Early 1970s

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Bon Voyage - Damon Tong

Photo courtesy of Art Projects Gallery
Damon Tong Dice (OG), Adhesive Labels and Acrylic on Panel, 2021
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2022 TO SEE & DO
EVENTS January
Jonas Wood

High Gothic: Christian Art and Iconography of the
13th-14th Century
University Museum and Art Gallery,
The University of Hong Kong
This exhibition takes a closer look at Christian art—not
only at its iconic value but also the technology and crafts-
manship involved in producing artworks in the Gothic
period. Highlights include white marble panels, colourful
stained glass windows, ivory diptychs and gothic manu-
scripts.
umag.hku.hk

NOT a fashion store!
Hong Kong Museum of Art
This exhibition focuses on the relationships between
fashion and art using the metaphor of a 'store'. These four
sections cover ancient to modern periods, using classic
to contemporary artworks that illustrate the connections
between fashion, style and culture in everyday life.
hk.art.museum
Yellow Flower with Lines 2, 2021, Oil and acrylic on linen
New Waves, New Shores: Busan International Film Festival

Fourth Place

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Until 8 January 2022 Until 15 January 2022

Damien Hirst – His Own Worst enemy Jonas Wood
White Cube Gallery Gagosian
White Cube is hosting a Damien Hirst exhibit of paint- In his first Hong Kong solo exhibit, Jonas Wood presents
ings from his ‘The Revelations’ series and sculptures from ten paintings themed on flowers, plants and fruit, using
his ‘Treasures’ series, the latter taken from a reimagining strong colours, geometry and patterns on stark mono-
of items recovered from an ancient sunken Greek ship. chromatic backgrounds.
In parallel, on 7 January, the Asia Society will be screen- Gagosian.com
ing his film Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable,
which provides a fictitious backstory behind the exhibit.
Whitecube.com Until 16 January 2022
New Waves, New Shores: Busan International
Film Festival
Hong Kong Arts Centre
The intent of the BIFF is to nurture emerging Hong
For the Time Being Kong filmmakers by learning from the recent success
Solo Exhibition by Camille Levert of the Koreans. This is done by hosting talks and Q&A
sessions with successful directors, creating networking
29 January 2022
opportunities and providing film venues. Many of the
Until films include a post-show discussion with the people
involved in their creation.
hkac.org.hk

Bon Voyage – Damon Tong
Arts Project Gallery, Wong Chuk Hang
Damon Tong's new works focus on the theme of child-
hood games. He is known for creating art using “Made in
Hong Kong” stickers. This series is inspired by aeroplane
chess and consists of collages of “Made in Hong Kong”
and “Made in China” stickers. Both thought-provoking
and alluring make these artworks worth seeing in
person.
artprojectsasia.com

For the Time Being
Solo Exhibition by Camille Levert
La Galerie Paris 1839
Camille Levert’s art process mixes photography, paper
cutting and embroidery. The photographs capture imag-
es unique to Hong Kong, like corner houses, old theatres
and neon signs. The layered cutting ads a 3D and
collage element, and the embroidery provides vibrant
colours to the neon lights. The results are imaginative
representations of her impressions of a changing Hong
Kong.
lagalerie.hk

Reflected Beauty: Chinese Reverse Glass paint-
ings from the Mei Lin Collection
University Museum and Art Gallery
Chinese reverse glass paintings began as curios
for export to Europe and North America, but in the
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, their minute
details, themes and symbolism shifted towards Chi-
nese tastes. The art form bridges folk and fine art and
provides colourful illustrations of history when China
pivoted away from dynastic rule. They show shifting
standards of beauty and the change of priorities that
come with an increasingly urban lifestyle.
HairSalon, Camille Levert, 2021, 3D photocollage umag.hku.hk
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2022 TO SEE & DO
EVENTS NOW
CURRENT SHOWS PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
13 February 2022 A Glimpse of Tsui’s Collection
Paper-Cut Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Artspace K The museum has selected outstanding items from the Foundation’s
Paper-Cut features seven well-known established and emerging collection to share the late Dr T T Tsui’s interests for public appreci-
artists in the ancient Chinese folk art of paper-cutting. They combine ation. The exhibit features fine works of the applied arts and other
traditional and modern forms of paper-cutting, showcasing its tra- exhibits, which include jade carvings and accessories. Also featured
ditional beauty and charm in various and innovative presentations. are wood objects inlaid with mother-of-pearl and precious stones as
With two-dimensional, three-dimensional and sculptural forms well as textile panels. To complement the display, the museum also
that break through space, the artists push the boundaries of paper features items of jade and gold from its collection.
cutting into a newer and more vibrant art form. heritagemuseum.gov.hk
artspacek.org
A Man Beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee
Until 6 March 2022 Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Recovery, Resilience, Resurgence It has been almost fifty years since Bruce Lee’s death, yet his legacy
Thirty Years of Hong Kong Photographs, 1940s – 1970s continues to grow. Hence, in conjunction with the Bruce Lee Founda-
Chantal Miller Gallery, Asia Society Hong Kong tion, this almost permanent exhibition has been held at the Herit-
Hedda Morrison, Lee Fook Chee and Brian Brake separately photo- age Museum. The exhibit has been revised with over 400 articles of
graphed Hong Kong at pivotal times and with varying styles. Morri- memorabilia and large-scale multimedia and interactive programmes
son captured ordinary people during the postwar recovery, Lee was that detail his philosophy, writing, and accomplishments in films and
a self-taught photographer selling photos of interest to tourists, and martial arts that built the legend that is Bruce Lee.
Brake created highly crafted, pre-envisioned photo stories that were hkhmbrucelee2021.com
published by LIFE International and National Geographic.
asiasociety.org A Man beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee
Until 8 March 2022 Permanent Exhibition
Robert Indiana
Ben Brown Fine Arts
Robert Indiana painted an angled 3D typographical interpretation
of the word LOVE on two lines for the Museum of Modern Art’s 1965
Christmas card, then came the sculptures of the print, followed by a
US stamp. Although that is how most people remember him, he was
also a preeminent figure of the American Pop Art movement. This
exhibit brings to Hong Kong sculptures and paintings representative
of the artistic style that made him famous.
benbrownfinearts.com
Until 30 March 2022

#popcolours: The Aesthetics of Hues in Antiquities from the
HKMoA Collection
Hong Kong Museum of Art
The use of colours and design has been and is an important part of
the enjoyment of everyday life. When found on ancient pots, cups
and other wares, we can appreciate that much like ourselves, ancient
people also enjoyed vivid colours and exquisite craftsmanship.
hk.art.museum
No end date set

Hong Kong Pop 60+
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
This exhibit recollects the pop culture that shaped Hong Kong from
the 1960s to the 2000s, showing a unique clash of eastern and west-
ern influences from music, cinema, television and radio programmes.
Showcasing more than 1,000 pieces, this exhibition shows how Hong
Kong culture developed its own trends and tastes.
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arts • travel • lifestyle • food • wine • community

12 Aperture - RECOVERY, RESILIENCE,

20 Autumn in New York

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Yung Shue Wan harbour at Lamma Island

Rows upon rows of neatly organised records

We headed off to the outlying island on a

Not yet in the mood for food, we kept our

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Nostalgia papers the walls

Key-chains for tourists at Lamma Corner

Our next stop was a

collection of Rudy Vallee’s greatest hits, came

Our next stop was a treasure trove of unique,

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Original stone art for sale by the artist

Sunset and Yung Shue Wan pier

Art Exhibition and Fair at Tana Workshop

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RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, RESURGENCE

This exhibition, recently opened at the Asia

The photos were taken by three photogra-

Hedda Morrison’s Hong Kong photos, like

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Des Voeux Road tram

Two men and poles Large sailing junk

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ordinary people. This led to her photographs’

Brian Brake held similar values. But whereas

His photo-led stories were widely published

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Star Ferry smoke

Lee Fook Chee, as a person and photographer,

All three, in their own way, recorded Hong

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Packing toys Film poster

The exhibition has almost ninety large-framed

Autumn in New York

Even though I lived and worked in London,

Well, all of that is true, but a huge part of the

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The day we arrived, friends who are members

We were lucky to be there when world-class

The fanciful elevators at the Fotographiska just ask

Because there’s an overwhelming number of

Of the eighty-five museums, only a handful

One of the newest, Fotografiska, a sleek, modern

New York. On the other hand, The Sex Museum

No matter how far away I may roam, every

By the way, when someone says they are a New

I’m partial to this original Airstream camper...forever practical, beautiful

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Balthazar, a très, très