SICD Art Day
(29.03.2018 - 29.03.2018)
http://www.sicd.com.hk/
SICD Art Day
The South Island Cultural District (SICD) galleries and artist studios will
open their doors as part of Art Basel HK
and Art Central VIP Programs. Yet this even is also open to the general
public and the admission is free.
Following highly successful South Island Art Days over the past 4 years, the
SICD is expecting over 2000 local
and international art lovers to attend the event held in “Hong Kong’s New
Destination for Contemporary Art”.
Indoor Exhibitions and performances
SICD promises an exciting and varied program including art exhibitions in 16
art spaces, giving visitors the
opportunity to attend exhibition openings, interact with local and
international artists, experience
contemporary art, performances, as well as enjoy free food and drink from
our south side partners.
Outdoor installation
Beside the indoor art activities, we will run an outdoor installation
program. Around 10 local and international
artists will install interactive pieces in the streets of Wong Chuk Hang.
Visitors will therefore be able to
experience more art from different artists going from one gallery to
another.
Art World Forum
This year we are once again partnering with the ART WORLD FORUM to host a
series of talks from 10am to
2pm. Prestigious international and local speakers will cover a variety of
topics related to art. The ART WOLD
FORUM will take place at L’Hotel South.
What is the South Island Cultural District (SICD)?
Founded in 2013, SICD is currently formed by 19 galleries and art spaces in
the South Island areas of Wong
Chuk Hang and Tin Wan. With the exception of Central, no other district in
Hong Kong can claim to have so
many high quality galleries located in the same area. And no other district
has so many galleries hosting
exhibitions in large industrial spaces (ranging from 3000 to 5000sf). SICD
is a major evolution and
improvement to the Hong Kong art scene and the South Island district has
become Hong Kong’s new
destination for contemporary art.
Objectives of the SICD
Led by contemporary art galleries, the core objective of the
SICD is create the first homegrown art district in
Hong Kong. Currently, the SICD coordinates joint openings, organizes
specific events like the bi-annual South
Island Art Days, run an education program and liaise with local and
international art fairs, art festivals and
organizations to promote the area. The SICD also published twice a year a
South Island Art Guide, available at
key distribution points throughout Hong Kong. The SICD has a website and
sends monthly e-newsletters with
updated information about spaces, exhibitions, special events and show
openings.