WHAT
The inaugural festival at the Palace Academy of the Hong Kong Palace Museum brings a unique and versatile experience of Chinese ink art to audiences, offering an Augmented Reality interactive experience, panel discussions, documentary screenings, art workshops and pop-up art stalls. The festival features an extensive programme line-up that enables visitors to indulge in a holistic Chinese ink art atmosphere and to be inspired by the dynamic interpretations of the medium. Besides the immersive 3D-mapping video as well as the Augmented Reality interactive zone at the foyer, one key highlight is the screening of ‘Unsung Heroes of Ink’, the debut film by art specialist Olivia Wang, which documents the role of xuan paper in Chinese ink painting.

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WHY
Solidifying Chinese ink as a global presence, the festival demonstrates a commitment to nurture local artists and advance Chinese culture through Chinese ink art. Showcasing the beauty of multi-faceted Chinese culture, a series of Art in Ink workshops will be led by distinguished artists such as Chui Pui-Chee, Rebecca Hon, Rainbow Leung, Ling Pui Sze, Tony Ng, Frank Tang, and Jacky Tao. Supplementing these workshops are the handcraft workshops in seal carving and printmaking. The countless aspects of the medium ranging from gongbi painting, to experimental ink painting, collage and beyond are set to inspire visitors to unleash their creativity and art skills. Those interested in joining these various workshops, talks and documentary screenings may register here.