French May: “Your Artistic Getaway” to France

In partnership with French May Arts Festival
 
With international travel still a relatively remote prospect, we are looking at every opportunity to enjoy a getaway without leaving Hong Kong.
 
Making its return this year, French May “invites us this year to an artistic gateway to explore the exchanges, influences, and inspirations of artists through their different cultures, origins and art forms” says Dr. S, Andrew Yuen, Chairman of the Board of French May. With over 80 performances and exhibitions, suited to appeal both art connoisseurs and novices, under the theme “Your Artistic Getaway”, the festival is this year, more than ever, a cultural highlight of the season and a bridge between France and Hong Kong. We’ve rounded up a selection of events we definitely think you should book tickets for. Are you ready for your next getaway?
 

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The exhibition you don't wanna miss

A collaboration between the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), Paris’ Centre Pompidou and French May, the Mythologies: Surrealism and Beyond – Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou exhibition brings more than 100 Surrealist pieces from the Paris museum’s collection to Hong Kong. Discover the influence of Greek mythology on the work of major Surrealist artists such as Andre Breton, Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte or Max Ernst while (re)discovering the HKMoA ‘s new look unveiled late 2019 following a four-year-long makeover.
 
From 21 May to 15 September, 2021
HKMoA: 10 Salisbury Road – TST
HKD 30 for a standard ticket
 
 
ChinaChem Group celebrates French May
 

A musical tribute to French composer Michel Berger, Il Jouait du Pianot Debout takes you on a colourful musical journey between Paris and Hong Kong.
 
4-6 June 2021
Hong Kong City Hall Theater, 5 Edinburg Place – Central
Currently sold out but more seats will be released closer to the date
HKD 350 per ticket
 
 
An East meets West duet: Hope & Harmony by Niu Niu and Laurent Perrin

For one night only, Chinese Pianist Niu Niu and French cellist Laurent Perrin will be playing together bridging their two cultures, instruments and interpretations.
 
27 May 2021, 8 pm
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburg Place – Central
From HKD 150
 
 
Something jazzy: Jazz in French Films feat. Patrick Lui Jazz orchestra

A French May original creation, this cinema concert will see local jazz icon Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra playing music from iconic French films such as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Young Girls of Rochefort or Amelie. Scenes of the movies will be projected on stage embarking you on a multi-media journey.
 
17 June 2021, 8 pm
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburg Place – Central
From HKD 260
 
 
 
Something for your eyes
 
 
Street Art: The Street of Lockdown

L’Épicerie Fine HK, a local Street Art Gallery, has selected more than 50 artworks from 11 French street artists presenting a wide array of skills ranging from spray painting to stencil art, collages and more and showcasing the diversity of street art.
 
From 8 May to 6 June 2021
The Stallery, 82A Stone Nullah Lane – Wan Chai
Free admission
 
 
Surrealism: Contemporary Chinese Surrealism

With French surrealist works being exposed at HKMoA, Alisan Fine Arts is bringing together the work of six local artists and presenting this exhibition as a reflection to the HKMoA’s one.
 
From 15 May to 3 July, 2021
Alisan Fine Arts, 2305 Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Road – Aberdeen
Free admission
 
 

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