![]() ![]() What’s more, InnerGlow 2023 grants audiences the unique opportunity to project light and shadow animations, such as Lunar rabbits, fireworks, Chinese lanterns and many more, on the spot through interactive technology placed on site. Next, Neon takes one of the most defining genes of Hong Kong’s DNA, twisting and turning it into abstract forms into a celebration of the city’s vibrancy. Particles set off the show with a burst of fireworks and images of traditional Chinese festivities, while the foundational logic of mathematics, science, engineering and building structures are shifted in Geometry. Those longing for a distant time in the city’s history will be delighted by the familiar Hong Kong images and moods woven into the show’s three themes of Particles, Geometry and Neon. While InnerGlow 2022 told the imagined history of the Barrack Block, InnerGlow 2023 takes audiences into an entirely different world in which the pure architecture of Tai Kwun becomes the main player. Following the enormous public success of the first season of InnerGlow in September 2022, a new series of abstract themes will play with and animate the Parade Ground to such an extent that the imposing classical architectural elements are transformed, morphed and choreographed right before Hong Kong’s eyes. Tai Kwun is set to captivate Hong Kong’s evening skies once again as the second season of InnerGlow takes on a deeper dimension from 26 January to 12 February 2023 inviting some of Hong Kong’s brightest and most original talents to join hands with the compound’s Creative Partner, The Electric Canvas, to devise and create an entirely new programme. The three themes of InnerGlow 2023-Particles, Geometry, and Neon-are combined with Hong Kong imagery and moods to welcome the Lunar New Year with the utmost elegance The Art Team is very excited about working with Pi Li, who is so highly regarded by his peers across the arts sector in Hong Kong and internationally, and we are very fortunate to be able to maintain an ongoing relationship with Tobias who becomes our Curator-at-large.” Mr Timothy Calnin, Director of Tai Kwun Arts and Ms Chin Chin Teoh, Director of The Jockey Club CPS Limited said, “We are delighted to welcome Pi Li as the new Head of Art at Tai Kwun, and very much look forward to working closely with him to realize his vision for our contemporary art programme, which will build on the tremendous achievements of Tai Kwun’s high performing Art Department under Tobias’s energized and inspirational leadership. Dr Pi was the Chinese Fellow of Aspen Institute and obtained his PhD in art history from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.ĭr Pi Li, Head of Art at Tai Kwun, said, “It is my pleasure to join Tai Kwun as Head of Art, and am passionate about contributing to the rapidly evolving cultural landscape of Hong Kong with Tai Kwun being a vibrant platform of experiment, engagement, and dialogue with local and global art scene, and welcoming visitors from all over the world to experience truly world-class and moving art experiences.” ![]() ![]() He also served as the curator for the Shanghai Biennial in 2002, and Allôrs la Chine at Centre Georges Pompidou in 2003. Before joining M+, the exhibitions Dr Pi curated include Media City Seoul (2006), After Shock: Contemporary British Art 1990-2006 (2006), Under Construction: New Dimensions of Asian Art (2002) and Moist: Asian-Pacific Media Art (2002). Dr Pi will build on this impressive legacy as Tai Kwun deepens its relationship with the Hong Kong public and sustains its commitment to support Hong Kong’ creativity and its emerging and established artists across genres and disciplines.Ī veteran of the M+ museum project in Hong Kong for the past ten years, Dr Pi has worked there since 2012 as the Sigg Senior Curator and and then as Head of Curatorial Affairs at M+. He joins Tai Kwun as the institution prepares to celebrate its 5 th anniversary, and assumes the role from Mr Tobias Berger, who conceived and led Tai Kwun’s contemporary art programme from the outset and, with a small but highly motivated team, rapidly established Tai Kwun Contemporary as a major player in the arts and culture landscape of Hong Kong. Dr Pi will be responsible for leading the Art Team in setting the overall artistic and curatorial direction, guiding strategy as well as the curation and presentation of art experiences at Tai Kwun. Tai Kwun welcomes Dr Pi Li who joins Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Company Limited in the position of Head of Art, with effect from 13 February 2023.
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