BOOK LAUNCH | Hong Kong’s Future as a Global Art Centre

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a not-for-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website atwww.festival.org.hk

Hong Kong International Literary Festival

Christie's Hong Kong, 6/F, The Henderson

Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2025

Find the HKILF 2025 Brochure and timetable here: https://bit.ly/4gVCgrl
This year every ticket purchase includes an exclusive perk: the complimentary 'LitFest Guide to HK' by Zolima CityMag!

<h1>Art in Hong Kong: Portrait of a City in Flux</h1>Speaker: Enid Tsui Event DetailsDate: 24 March (Monday)Time: 10:30am-12noonVenue: Christie’s, 6/FAddress:The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, CentralPrice: HKD348Language: EnglishFormat: Book LaunchCategory: Culture/ History/ Design Biography:Enid Tsui has been a journalist in arts since the late 2000s. Currently based in Hong Kong, she is the Arts Editor of the South China Morning Post, where she writes and commissions stories about the art market, events and cultural policies. She has an MA in art history. Her book Art in Hong Kong: Portrait of a City in Flux was published in January 2025 by Lund Humphries. As part of the "Hot Topics in the Art World" series, it provides historical context for Hong Kong's contemporary art scene and presents a fact-based account of how things have changed in recent years. Description:In this talk, we'll celebrate art and literature with journalist and author Enid Tsui's new book, which provides a comprehensive look at the city's evolving art scene and offers a nuanced perspective on Hong Kong’s future as a global art centre. The talk will begin at 11am with Enid's examination of how recent political changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a wave of talent loss have impacted Hong Kong's artistic identity. The talk will be followed by a book-buying and signing opportunity. Guests are encouraged to arrive on the 6th floor between 10:30am and 11am for the opportunity to preview Christie's Art Month Opening Preview Sale as an exclusive perk of purchasing a ticket.

Please note that:*We are unable to process refunds, please consider your ticket purchase a donation to the festival.*Photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities, which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including dissemination through printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement. <h3>Become a<a href="https://www.festival.org.hk/support/donation/" title="https://www.festival.org.hk/support/donation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Patron Supporter</a> to gain exclusive access to HKILF events. All donations are tax deductible.</h3>ABOUT HKILFThe Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a registered charity non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. To find more, please visit our official website:<a href="https://www.festival.org.hk/" title="https://www.festival.org.hk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.festival.org.hk" title="https://www.festival.org.hk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.festival.org.hk</a>.

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