March is an exciting time as the city celebrates the grand opening of Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s vibrant hub for sports and culture, and kick off the very first Kai Tak Art Week, presented by HSBC!
Happening from 21 to 27 March 2025, Kai Tak Art Week features a diverse line-up of panel discussions, artist-led workshops, and a weekend creative bazaar, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
This week-long programme invites curious visitors and art lovers to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their creative interests while discovering ‘Hundred Senses’, the curatorial theme that guides Kai Tak Sports Park’s art and cultural experiences, through engaging panel discussions and hands-on workshops with invited artists.
- Drawing in Steel
‘Sculpture, like all the creative arts, is mainly a process of transferring into some tangible material seemingly intangible ideas’. Led by artist Dominique Sutton, this workshop invites participants to explore the fundamental principles of how to make a figurative sculpture based on Water Sky, one of the sculptures on view at Kai Tak Sports Park.
Using wire and pliers, participants will craft their own free-standing ‘sculpture’. This workshop encourages creative thinking about shapes, space, movement, and the techniques needed to enable the sculpture ‘stand up’. It is suitable for all levels of experience, and encourages participants to have fun with while playing with shapes and discovering what unfolds.
Artist: Dominique Sutton (Artist of Water Sky)
Date & Time:
22 March 2025 (Sat) 14:00 – 16:00
26 March 2025 (Wed) 14:00 – 16:00
Language: English
Price: HK$280 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Papercraft Bas Relief Sculpture
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to create their own unique papercraft bas relief sculptures, designed by French artist David Mesguich. Each participant will assemble and decorate their own sculpture, creating a distinctive piece of art that they can take home and display in a frame.
Throughout the workshop, participants will explore the art of bas relief, a technique that combines the depth of sculpture with the elegance of 2D design. They will learn the intricate process of crafting these paper-based sculptures, unlocking their creative potential and producing one-of-a-kind works of art.
Artist: David Mesguich (Artist of The Transmission)
Date & Time:
22 March 2025 (Sat) 17:00 – 19:00
27 March 2025 (Thu) 17:00 – 19:00
Language: English
Price: HK$280 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Creating Kai Tak’s Public Art: From Concept to Prototype
Join artist Russell Anderson in this workshop to explore the creative process of public art design in small collaborative groups! It will begin with an understanding of the artist’s brief and an exploration of the site context through hands-on sketching, virtual reality modelling, and compositing designs onto site photographs. By the end of the workshop, participants will have produced a range of tangible outputs, and annotated screenshots of their work.
Artist: Russell Anderson (Artist of Landing)
Date & Time:
23 March 2025 (Sun) 14:00 – 16:00
26 March 2025 (Wed) 17:00 – 19:00
Language: English
Price: HK$280 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Photography in Architecture: Building Your Own ‘NetWork’ Camera
In NetWork, a public artwork at Kai Tak Sports Park, natural light filters through perforations, casting shifting shadows on the ground.
This workshop will be led by Kenrick Wong, one of the creative minds behind NetWork. Participants will explore the interplay between light, shadows, and perforated patterns, experimenting hands-on with creating and personalising a framing/photography device while discovering the possibilities of composition and visual effects.
Artist: Kenrick Wong (maison V)
Date & Time:
21 March 2025 (Fri) 13:00 – 15:00
23 March 2025 (Sun) 11:00 – 13:00
Language: Cantonese
Price: HK$280 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Weave your Eco-Dreamcatcher
This DIY dreamcatcher workshop will showcase the beauty of recycled plastic in different forms, including the ring, the threads and the beads. We will introduce the materials about how they were recycled from Kai Tak’s waste into the raw materials. Followed by some basics about dreamcatcher, participants will create their unique artworks, weaving in different colour, patterns, and decors into an artwork. All participants will bring home a beautiful, recycled artwork, spreading the messages around.
Artist: Howard Chung (Co-founder and Principal of HIR Studio)
Date & Time:
22 March 2025 (Sat) 11:00 – 13:00
27 March 2025 (Thu) 14:00 – 16:00
Language: Cantonese
Price: HK$280 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Embracing the Past: Kintsugi
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, beautifully embodies mindfulness and the celebration of imperfection. This practice encourages individuals to appreciate the history and uniqueness of each piece, transforming flaws into a form of beauty. Engaging in Kintsugi fosters a mindful approach, inviting us to be present in the moment and accept the transient nature of life. By embracing imperfections, we learn valuable lessons about resilience and acceptance, recognizing that our struggles contribute to our identity. Ultimately, Kintsugi serves as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, reminding us that beauty exists in our scars and the journey of healing.
Artist: Isis Shek
Date & Time:
21 March 2025 (Fri) 16:00 – 17:30
Language: Cantonese
Price: HK$380 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Being in the Present: Calligraphy
Calligraphy, particularly the art of crafting the Enso—a circular brushstroke symbolising enlightenment—highlights the importance of being present and embracing imperfection. The Enso, often left intentionally open or incomplete, illustrates that a circle does not need to be whole to convey beauty and significance. This mindful practice encourages artists to immerse themselves in each stroke, fostering a deep connection between mind and body. By focusing on the act of creation, practitioners learn that true expression lies in the journey, not the destination. Through calligraphy, individuals celebrate the moment, recognizing that life’s richness often emerges from its natural imperfections.
Artist: Packy Lai
Date & Time:
22 March 2025 (Sat) 16:00 – 17:30
Language: Cantonese
Price: HK$380 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Reshaping the Future: Kokodama
Kokedama, the Japanese art of planting moss-wrapped soil balls, fosters a deep connection with nature and promotes mindfulness. Engaging in the creation and care of Kokedama encourages individuals to slow down, focus on the present, and experience the therapeutic benefits of hands-on gardening. This unconventional approach to planting symbolizes thriving outside the traditional boundaries, inviting creativity and self-expression. Just as Kokedama requires attention and nurturing, individuals can learn valuable lessons about patience and resilience. Ultimately, Kokedama serves as a beautiful metaphor for personal growth, reminding us that we can flourish when we embrace change and new experiences.
Artist: Akin
Date & Time:
23 March 2025 (Sun) 16:00 – 17:30
Language: Cantonese
Price: HK$380 /person
Enrolment: Click HERE
- Chinese Ink Painting Workshop
The workshop will teach participants to create an ink painting pandas under the guidance of a Chinese painting master. As participants immerse themselves in the creative process, they will gain insights into traditional Chinese painting techniques while also having the freedom to express their artistic styles.
Artist: 梁基永博士
Date & Time:
23 March 2025 (Sun) 17:00 – 19:00
Language: Cantonese