disCONNECT showcases works of art that prompt reflection of the human need for a sense of belonging and the thirsting to be connected physically and emotionally in moments of isolation. Despite the pandemic raging around the globe and with the consequent travel restrictions and social distancing measures, disCONNECT has been able to realise physically and virtually in the exhibition space. Free admission for all programmes.
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Public Programmes
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Live Painting
by Hong Kong artist Wong Ting Fung 10 October 2020 (Saturday) 14:00-21:00Venue: 4/F 16 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
*Exhibition Opening Programme
Wong Ting Fung is going to create a mural inside one of the floors of the 1950s Hong Kong historic tenement building.
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'Single Bed' Workshop
by Hong Kong artist Go Hung 17 October 2020 (Saturday) 12:30-18:00Book your time slotVenue: 2/F 16 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Language: English and Cantonese
Workshop participants will be given an introduction by the artist Go Hung on his installation artwork Single Bed and the opportunity to assist him in completing this work together. Single Bed reflects the issue of poverty in Hong Kong which is a multidimensional social phenomenon, especially during the pandemic.
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disCONNECT HK Dialogue
with Angela Li, Jaffa Lam, Mark Tung, Nicole Schoeni and Maria Wong 24 October 2020 (Saturday) 16:00-17:30Book your seat hereVenue: Hysan Place 9/F Urban Sky, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong & live-stream on HKwalls Facebook page
Language: English
In this conversation moderated by Maria Wong from HKwalls, the gallerist Angela Li, Hong Kong artist Jaffa Lam, Director of Lee Gardens Association Mark Tung will be joined by Schoeni Projects founder Nicole Schoeni, where they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their connection with individuals and communities, as well as the innovative ways to respond to the current challenges in the art field in Hong Kong.
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Live 3D Virtual Tour of disCONNECT LDN
led by Nicole Schoeni 31 October 2020 (Saturday) 16:00-17:00Book your place to enjoy the Live Streaming tourLanguage: English
It is a 3D Virtual Tour of disCONNECT LDN led by curator Nicole Schoeni. She is going to walk through the matterport platform VR tour of the period building in London that housed disCONNECT LDN and explain the curation and themes of the show, giving an insight to the beginnings of this disCONNECT Journey.
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Southside Saturday
Virtual Reality experience powered by Oculus Quest 7 November 2020 (Saturday) 14:00-18:00Click here to visit #SouthsideSaturdayVenue: 13A, Shui Ki Industrial Building, 18 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Language: English
Selected artworks will be showcased together with the VR tour of disCONNECT, powered by Oculus Quest, led by curator Nicole Schoeni. She is going to walk through the Matterport platform VR tour and explain the curation and themes of the show, giving an insight into the beginnings of this disCONNECT Journey.
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In Dialogue with Kacey Wong
on the Making of 'The Quarantine' 21 November 2020 (Saturday) 12:00-13:00@Hkwalls Instagram LiveLanguage: Cantonese
Kacey Wong is going to talk about his video work The Quarantine for disCONNECT HK and discuss with HKwalls his artistic process during the pandemic.
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Wall of Fame Line Drawings
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