Art Galleries & Antiques
Arch Angel
This group have three popular galleries in Hong Kong – Arch Angel Galerie ‘V’ which opened in April 2006, Arch Angel Art and Arch Angel Masters Art. Galerie ‘V’ has large terracotta figures from different dynasties, Buddhist sculptures and early antique furniture. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Arch Angel Art is popular for its contemporary Vietnamese oil paintings and Arch Angel Masters Art hosts a private collection of famous Asian 20th century contemporary paintings. The artwork featured here includes luminaries from the Asian art scene whose work is rocketing in value in Europe so a canny purchase could reap dividends.
Arch Angel Galerie ‘V’ – 49-51 Hollywood Road, Central Hong Kong Island
Tel +852 2851 6084
Arch Angel Art – 58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Island, Tel +852 2851 6882
Arch Angel Masters Art – 38 Peel Street, Soho Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2854 4255
Artist Commune
This interesting place set in a former cattle depot in the New Territories is a non-profit organisation committed to fostering art activities with both local and international artists. It’s avant-garde and very different.
Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, New Territories, Tel +852 2104 3322
www.artist-commune.comAsia Fine Art
This gallery takes a fresh approach to art and represents emerging artists from Asia including and exciting collection of paintings from China, Vietnam and Cambodia.
302 Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2522 0405
www.asia-fineart.com
Fringe Club
As well as housing a bustling bar, theatre and roof terrace, the Fringe Club also boasts three exhibition spaces that showcase new local work.
2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2521 7251
Karin Weber Gallery
This gallery specialises in antique furniture from the late Qing dynasty and puts together six impressive exhibitions a year by both established and up-and-coming Asian artists.
20 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2544 5004
Osage Contemporary Artspace
For something altogether different – this warehouse style ‘artspace’ presents cutting edge contemporary art in an industrial building in Kwun Tong, Kowloon.
4/F union Hing Yip Industrial Building, 20 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Tel +852 2793 4817
Picture This
For affordable art this is the place to come. The gallery specaliszes in posters, antique maps, prints and photographs of Hong Kong and China.
Suite 6038, 6F, Office Tower, 9 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2525 2820
www.picturethiscollection.com
Other great ideas….
Aqua Luna Junk
Hong Kong restaurant group Aqua, which created a traditional red sailed junk to give passengers the chance to experience the city lights from its waters, now sail the vessel round the harbour eight times daily to its acclaimed Kowloon restaurants Aqua and Hutong.
‘Aqua Luna’ was hand built under the masterful direction of two local shipbuilding veterans for the group’s ‘We Love Hong Kong’ project and partygoers can enjoy refreshments during the 45 minute trip. The junk boards from Queen’s Pier, Central as well as at Pier 4, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Green T. House
If a couple of hours of quiet contemplation are what you are after, the newly opened Green T. House is the place to head to. Opened in January 2007 and encompassing a generous 4,500 sq ft of Hong Kong’s chic Cyberport, Green T. House Hong Kong is a modern interpretation of the traditional Chinese teahouse and brings the style and innovation of renowned Beijing artist Jin. R. to Hong Kong. As well as serving exquisite Chinese tea and delicacies, the Green T. House hosts art installations.
No. 208 The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Tel +852 2989 6036
www.green-t-house.comHelicopter Rides – Heliservices Hong Kong
For a truly exhilarating experience take a helicopter ride across Hong Kong harbour. Heliservices Hong Kong have been chartering private tours for the past 20 years around Hong Kong and the pick up point on the roof of The Peninsula Hotel could hardly be more appropriate.
For bookings call Tel +852 2802 0200 or visit the website
www.heliservices.com.hkPeak Tower
Take the Peak Tram from Central up to the top of Victoria Peak and soak up the stunning views of Hong Kong’s dramatic skyline. The recently renovated Peak Tower offers not only a fantastic range of restaurants and shops, but also 360-degree views of Hong Kong from its Viewing Terrace rooftop observation deck and Sky Gallery.
www.thepeak.com.hk
Ming Cha Tea House
‘Not all teas are created equal’ – and if you’re looking for the perfect way to unwind from a busy day in the city, then head to one of Ming Cha’s tea bars where tea will be expertly brewed for your enjoyment in a stylish, contemporary setting.
7 Star Street, Wan Chai Tel +852 2520 2116
http:/www.mingcha.com.hk
Markets
Ladies Market
Also open until late (12.30pm-10.30pm), the Ladies Market sells goods for men, women and children. Be prepared to haggle for Hello Kitty watches, inexpensive bags, clothing and paintings.
Tung Choi Street, Mong kKok, Kowloon (MTR to Mong kKok exit E2)
Temple Street Night Market
Opening at 4pm and closing around midnight, the night market is worth a browse even if it’s just to take in the atmosphere. Impromptu Chinese opera singers, palm readers and lively food stalls jostle for shoppers’ attention alongside the satin Chinese pyjamas, watches and silk embroidery for sale on the stalls.
Temple Street, Jordan, Kowloon (MTR to Jordan, exit A)
Jade Market
An undercover markets selling jewellery and accessories. Haggling is expected and the hardened negotiator could take home a string of pearls for a bargain for under £40. Open 10am to 4pm daily in Kowloon. (MTR to Yau Ma Tei exit C)
Stanley Market
This famed market on the south side of Hong Kong Island is jam-packed with merchants selling Chinese artwork, curios, silk garments, sportswear and souvenirs. Open 9am to 6pm daily; take bus 6,6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus (MTR Central exit A) to Stanley.
