12:30 - 1:00 pm

1. Opening Seminar: “No way to be good” HONG Wai

Led by: HONG Wai and Professor LEI Chin Pang

Focus: Cantonese popular culture and bridging Eastern and Western artistic traditions

1:30 - 2 pm

2. Residency introduction: “The True Value of Art”

Curated by: Franco Savadori

Focus: Showcasing works from the 19th century masters, emphasizing the dialogue between contemporary practices and historical influences, introducing the residency artists with a focus on Hong Kong’s prestigious talent, William Tong.

2:30 - 3 pm

3. Masterclass: Innovative Techniques in Mixed Media, Contemporary Ink and Digital Art

Led by: Mediha Ting

Focus: Exploring themes of cultural identity, displacement, and global perspectives

4. Seminar: Navigating the Asian Art Scene

Led by: Francesco Lietti, HONG Wai

Focus: Insights from projects and the artist’s career including details about Lietti’s successful practices in Asian metropolises and an introduction to the artist’s works on display in association with Novalis Art and Design. During the residency, as part of his mentorship, Lietti will be painting a canvas from his earlier series “Colors of Asia” that will be on display during the residency exhibition. HONG Wai: Live painting and intro. HONG Wai continues to complete a painting showcasing the masterful technique of ink weaving as a mentor.

12-2pm

5. Workshop: African Contemporary Art in Context

Led by: Lee Garakara, Mwimibi Fine Art

Focus: Diving into the depths of the African aesthetics with a presentation of South African contemporary artist Fumani Maluleke

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Ane Alfeiran: Memory, Value and the Art of Forgetting

Led by: Ane Alfeiran

Focus: Join Ane Alfeiran as she explores the themes of memory, value, and forgetting in her artistic practice. This talk delves into her creative process, questioning how we assign meaning to memories and how they shape our identity. She will discuss her work created during the Soho House art residency and its connection to the residency’s theme, 'The True Value of Art.'

12-2pm

6. Showcase: Desmond Leung's Multidimensional Art

Led by: Desmond Leung

Focus: Artist Desmond Leung will present 'The DAWN of INNER REALITY,' an immersive body tracking installation where participants' movements and emotions influence a mixed reality landscape in real-time, exploring the intersection of traditional Chinese art techniques, modern technology, and human consciousness.

2:30 - 3:30 pm

ArtBridger’s Middle Eastern Expansion

Led by: Ghanem Hassan

Focus: Ghanem Hassan introduces Artbridger, a leading art platform, highlighting its expansion into the Middle East, a region experiencing a vibrant cultural resurgence with significant growth in the art market, driven by investment and innovation.

21st March, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

9. Residency Closing: 'The True Value of Art'

Curated by: Franco Savadori

Focus: Showcasing works from the 19th century masters, emphasizing the dialogue between contemporary practices and historical influences, introducing the residency artists with a focus on Hong Kong’s prestigious talent, William Tong.

21st March, 2 - 3 pm

10. Masterclass: Innovative Techniques in Mixed Media, Contemporary Ink and Digital Art

Led by: Mediha Ting

Focus: Exploring themes of cultural identity, displacement, and global perspectives.

21st March, 3 - 4 pm

11. Closing Exhibition: 'No way to be good' HONG Wai

Led by: HONG Wai and Professor LEI Chin Pang

Focus: Cantonese popular culture and bridging Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

21st March, 5 - 6 pm

12. LIVE - LEARN - LOVE

Led by: Hanson x Artbridger x Sophia

Focus: Sophia the humanoid robot learns to paint based on machine learning and showcases a presentation introducing the collaboration and the upcoming exhibition of her paintings inspired by Artbridger residency artist selection. Through this process, Sophia will present her feelings and curatorial commentary after listening to Artbridger’s mentors.

21st March, 5 - 6 pm

13. Performance: Sophia sings Anita Mui’s 'Bad Girl'

Led by: Hong Wai x Sophia

Focus: Sophia performs Anita Mui’s hit song 'Bad Girl'.