Monday, July 7, 2025

A History of Art in Africa

Monica Blackmun Visona, Robin Poynor, Herbert M. Cole, Michael D. Harris, Rowland Abiodun
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More than seven hundred illustrations mark a comprehensive discussion of the arts of the African continent, including Egypt, exploring the continent's artistic, as opposed to purely cultural, traditions and discussing a wide variety of art forms, including textiles, ceramics, and personal adornment.

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“Central African Art - Invocation of an Unseen World” is being staged at the City University of Hong Kong until 28 Sep 2025. The exhibition offers insights into the artistic legacy of Central Africa, revealing the intricate connections between art, spirituality, and society. READ MORE

“Central African Art - Invocation of an Unseen World” Exhibition 「召喚無形—中部非洲藝術展」
Date: 29 May – 28 September 2025 (Open daily, except Mondays)
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Indra and Harry Banga Gallery at City University of Hong Kong , 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building
Admission: Free of charge. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit, please plan ahead and register in advance. On-site registration is also available at any entrance of CityUHK with the presentation of an ID document. BOOK A VISIT

城景變幻:後九七香港作家小說論(1996-2018)

鄒文律
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「後九七香港青年作家」概念是指在一九九七年後出版第一部個人小說的作家,也是作者鄒文律圈選的研究範圍。當中包含香港不少重要的中生代小說家如潘國靈、謝曉虹、韓麗珠等。鄒文律將這群「後九七香港青年作家」的部分小說進行並置閱讀,尤其聚焦於以香港城市空間為書寫對象的小說,嘗試探問他們之間共同的文學關懷,並著力探究小說作品對香港都市空間的再現及批判。面對資本主義狂瀉的我城,小說家如何試圖以作品回應?

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延伸閱讀: 城景變幻|拆舊建新,我城何去何從?