the toast art picasso
Renowned for using ‘flame as a paintbrush’, the Kiwi artist Maurice Bennett succeeded in developing his very own style - Toast Art. He creates exceptional artworks and portraits in use of toast as a medium. The creations of this ‘Toast Art Picasso’ are now exhibited in K11 Art Mall until September 5th.
creative city now available
Creative City is now available in select bookshops and boutiques around Hong Kong. Creative City is a map with a twist. Devoted to celebrating Hong Kong’s creativity, it features direct input from some of the city’s established and emerging designers, writers and other creative entrepreneurs.
This idea came about when we discovered the lack of resources to give to friends and visitors who were curious about what more Hong Kong had to offer. We wanted to create a map that was functional and well-designed, and encouraged users to explore, experience and see the city the way we see it — from a unique and creative vantage point.
Packed with six key district maps and much more, this new release from the studio has taken us, in partnership with former journalist Louise Wong, the best part of 18 months of research, design, writing and production. Thank you to all the creative contributors and tireless and talented team of designers who have worked on Creative City and we welcome comments and feedback from the community.
Creative City is sold for HK$28 (US$3.75) at Dymocks at IFC and K11, G.O.D, Kelly & Walsh, Kapok, AO: The Photo Book Centre, Swindon Books and others. For any overseas orders, please contact us for more information and details to purchase.
rendez-vous round-up
We ended up in Paris with the CIPHER team on their first showing during Paris Fashion Week at Rendez-Vous Homme. We were given an unusual store-front space on Rue Saint Merri, which we discovered was owned by Pierre Cardin and had his name appearing everywhere. The four days went by in a blur as a great mix of buyers, friends and random strangers walked into the showroom thinking it was a shop and wanting to buy the sneakers. Here are the some of the highlights from the show.
Entrance to Rendez-Vous on the 2nd day.
Collin and Marika in the Espace Evolution showroom.
The black and white Vertigos, just hours before they vanished from the front window.
The rest of the CIPHER collection.
The Seditionaries sitting next to the Sentients.
Inside Rendez-Vous, where the greenhouse effect took place on the upper floors.
The front window display.
Marika with “Mr Jones”, our mannequin.
Jenny’s love tattoo by Rude.
Thanks to all the people who made this trip possible and whom we met throughout the week. The Whitespace team, Antoine, Daniel and Nic at Surface to Air, Zenith and Jonathan Morss at Mors Footwear, Moose at Sneaker Lounge, Ashley Marc Houvelle, Jenny and Alex at OFR shop, Ivan at T-Frankin, Pak Man and Isabella and numerous others. We hope to be back soon.
garage turenne
We took a break from our show and checked out nearby Capsule. Tucked away in a garage on Rue de Turenne, we not only found some familiar faces but some fantastic distressed type at the front entrance.
Ground floor full of brands and the ubiquitous Vitamin Water.
We ran into Arnault from Kapok upstairs.
Also caught up with Jeff and Nico over at Staple.
Wonderfully weathered and layered French garage type.
hongkong honey
Hong Kong Honey will be launched at Kapok Sun Street on Friday July 16. It’s a local organization of beekeepers and designers that aims to communicate the value of bees and benefits of local produced honey.
The launch night starts at 6:30pm, including a candle making workshop and honey foods. Works by Benny Luk (Sixstation), Martin Cheung (HK Photographer) and Studio Leung (HK Design Studio) will also be exhibited until Sunday August 8 - so don’t miss out!
set sail with joy
Last Friday the WHITESPACE and CIPHER team set sail to Po Toi celebrating Danielle’s birthday. The most remarkable and amazing moments are all captured here.. ENJOY!
art fair hong kong 2010
Same as last year, ART HK 10 is bringing everyone together to experience the worlds of international Modern and Contemporary Art. Die Welt even mentioned that ART HK could be the Art Basel of Asia. Go get a discounted ticket before May 15 at HK Ticketing!
china in the french eyes
May means spring. May means french.
French May is happening in Hong Kong now. Marc Riboud’s 50-Year Photography Retrospective: The Instinctive Moment at City Hall you just can’t miss.
the dog woofs still
Give love to the abused & homeless dogs. WOOF - the photo exhibition of Dan Pak, Wang Qingsong, Wing Shya and Young Kim will continue until May 8, 2010.
crashing monocle
Last night we Whitespace team crashed Monocle’s launch party at Lane Crawford in Pacific Place. Hong Kong is lucky to be one of the 3 cities (along with London and Los Angeles) to have the seasonal Monocle’s shop in town.
If you happened to miss out the good-looking crowd, free-flowing champagnes, Monocle x Comme des Garcons scents and the jazzy live band last night, check out the shop before May 23 and grab the latest issue 33 for Hong Kong: A Monocle City Survey!
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