Came upon this by accident. They were displaying a Museum of Hands exhibition in the window. Decided to enter and see the exhibits. Security guard at door used gestures to communicate that I had to go to level four. Off I headed, but there was little to see. I wandered around for a while to see whether there was anything more. There were lots of doors but they looked like private rooms rather than exhibit rooms. Gave up and went to leave when I bumped into the security guard again, who gestured that I should go to level three. Went there and found a few exhibits in the hallway, but nothing more. Once again, doors all looked like private rooms. There was no one to ask. Needs better information as to what it actually is. It looked more like a design place than a gallery. It, also, needs better directional signage. There were toilets in the building, but I am not sure whether they were for public use. There is disability access. There are, also, floor plans on each floor that have tactile...
Read moreThe Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is a small gallery that offers a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. The exhibits are often curated around a specific theme or concept, and they showcase the work of both emerging and established artists.
The gallery is located in a former barracks building, which gives it a unique and historic feel. The space is well-lit and clean, and the exhibits are well-presented. The staff is also knowledgeable and friendly, and they are always happy to answer questions about the art on display.
I visited the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre and was very surprised with the quality of the exhibits. The art was thought-provoking and engaging, and it was clear that the artists had put a lot of effort into their work. I would recommend this gallery to anyone who is interested in...
Read moreIt is housed in a Grade I historic building, originally called Cassels Block, which was built around 1900 as married quarters for British army officers. The major aim is exploring the possibilities of art experimentation by providing space for projects that can inspire creativity and engage the public and art training for the public to further their artistic development.
The venue has been revamped from a century-old historic building, which formerly served as married quarters for British army officers, into a modern hub of creativity. The centre houses a number of studios accommodating a wide array of disciplines, from ceramics to printmaking, and offers a range of art training programmes to the public while also providing space for artists to...
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