HKETO Newsroom

June 1, 2022

Beyond Borders art exhibition in Toronto celebrates Hong Kong SAR 25th anniversary

The “Beyond Borders: Reshaping the Ordinaries of Hong Kong” art exhibition, jointly presented by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) and the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC), opened in Toronto on June 1.

The exhibition is part of the HKETO’s celebratory events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). It is supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board in Canada and the CanAsia Creative Exchange. The art exhibition features modern items revitalised from traditional handicrafts, showcasing lion-head crafting, mini cheongsams and galvanised coffee sets by three young Hong Kong artists, namely Jessica Chan, Frankie Si and Yu Siu-naam.

Delivering a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the art exhibition, the Director of the HKETO, Ms Emily Mo, said that the HKETO was delighted to bring the art pieces from Hong Kong to Canada to showcase the ever-changing spirit and dynamic East-meets-West character of Hong Kong. “This exhibition, together with the relevant online talks and workshop by the HKAC and participating artists, will provide a unique perspective to the Canadian community about the vibrancy of Hong Kong,” Ms Mo said.

The theme of the HKSAR 25th anniversary celebrations is “A New Era – Stability • Prosperity • Opportunity”. “It represents Hong Kong’s achievements over the past 25 years, and underscores our anticipation for and confidence in a brighter future,” Ms Mo said. 

“With the staunch support from the Central Government, Hong Kong has successfully implemented the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, while sustaining its role as an international metropolis,” she continued.  

Hong Kong has been reinforcing its status as an international hub for arts and culture, and is enhancing its positioning as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as set out in the National 14th Five-Year Plan. 

Ms Mo pointed out that in the past few years, Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District has opened the doors of the Xiqu Centre and M+ museum, while numerous revitalisation projects have turned historical and heritage buildings in Hong Kong into art and exhibition spaces. She also remarked that with the continued inflow of international auction houses, art fairs and galleries, Hong Kong has emerged as one of the world’s biggest art trading centres. 

Ms Mo added that Hong Kong had enjoyed very strong ties with Canada over the years and she hoped to share the joy of the wide range of celebratory events with Canadian audiences. “Other exciting events to be held across Canada include ‘Beyond Borders: Traces of Hong Kong Stories’ to be held in Vancouver and gala dinners in June; photography exhibitions from September to October; a business conference in September; and an academic seminar at the end of this year,” she said. The Canadian community is encouraged to visit the HKETO’s dedicated website (25a.hketo.ca) for information on these events. 

The “Beyond Borders: Reshaping the Ordinaries of Hong Kong” at Yorkville Village in Toronto will run until June 28.  

June 1, 2022

多倫多「超越界限」藝術展覽慶祝香港特區成立二十五周年

由香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處(香港經貿處)及香港藝術中心合辦的「超越界限:重塑香港日常」藝術展覽於六月一日開幕。

展覽是香港經貿處慶祝香港特別行政區(香港特區)成立二十五周年舉辦的活動之一,並獲得香港旅遊發展局加拿大辦事處及加亞創意交流中心的支持。該藝術展覽展出三位香港年輕藝術家陳煒彤、施明坤及余兆枬運用傳統手工藝所創作的當代工藝品,包括獅子頭紮作、迷你長衫及白鐵咖啡器具。

香港經貿處處長巫菀菁在藝術展的開幕禮上致歡迎辭,她表示很高興將香港的藝術作品帶到加拿大,展現香港靈活多變的精神以及充滿活力的中西薈萃特色。巫菀菁說:「這藝術展及由香港藝術中心與參展藝術家主講的相關網上講座和工作坊,將向加拿大社區展示香港具動感與活力的特色。」

慶祝香港特區成立二十五周年的主題是「砥礪奮進廿五載,攜手再上新征程」。巫菀菁表示:「這主題不僅帶出香港二十五年來的成就,亦寄託着大家對更美好未來的熱切期盼和信心。」

巫菀菁續說:「香港在中央政府全面支持下,成功落實『一國兩制』原則,同時保持國際大都會的角色。」

國家《十四五規劃綱要》明確支持香港發展成為國際文化藝術樞紐的地位,並提升香港作為中外國際文化交流中心的新定位。

巫菀菁指出,過去數年,香港西九文化區的戲曲中心及M+博物館已經開放,多項活化項目亦將香港的歷史及文物建築改為藝術及展覽空間。她同時強調,隨着國際拍賣行、藝術博覽會及展覽持續進駐香港,香港已成為全球最大藝術品交易中心之一。

巫菀菁補充說,香港多年來與加拿大建立非常緊密關係,她希望與加拿大觀眾分享舉行一系列慶祝活動的喜悅。她說:「在加拿大各大城市舉行的其他精彩活動包括於六月在溫哥華舉行的『超越界限:尋找香港故事』藝術展覽及慶祝晚宴;九月至十月舉行的攝影展覽;九月的商貿會議;以及將於年底舉辦的學術研討會。」巫菀菁鼓勵加拿大社區瀏覽香港經貿處的專頁(25a.hketo.ca)了解這些活動的詳情。

在多倫多市Yorkville Village舉行的「超越界限:重塑香港日常」藝術展覽的展期至六月二十八日。