New HKMoA Exhibition Explores 60 Years of Hong Kong Art and Artists' Dreams

2025-03-20 18:20 Last Updated At：18:28

HKMoA's "Dreamchasers" exhibition telling stories of Hong Kong artists in pursuit of dreams starts tomorrow

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) will launch a new exhibition, "Dreamchasers: Stories of Hong Kong Art", starting from tomorrow (March 21) to take visitors on a 60-year journey through Hong Kong's art scene. It invites audiences to reflect on the paths taken by various Hong Kong artists in pursuit of their dreams.

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HKMoA's "Dreamchasers" exhibition telling stories of Hong Kong artists in pursuit of dreams starts tomorrow Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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HKMoA's "Dreamchasers" exhibition telling stories of Hong Kong artists in pursuit of dreams starts tomorrow Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

A team of local architects and designers led by Mr Kevin Siu and Mr Shuyan Chan, in collaboration with graphic designer Mr Gary Tong, have crafted a unique space for the exhibition. The space displays artworks of veteran Hong Kong artists Gaylord Chan, Ha Bik-chuen and Tong King-sum, as well as contemporary artist Rosanna Li, from a HKMoA collection. Visitors can explore memorable moments and stories of the artists through projection and interactive elements, and learn about the development and evolution of Hong Kong art. The exhibition reflects the four artists' persistent pursuit of their dreams and how they channelled their views on art and life into their creative work. These artists have made significant strides in sculpture, painting, ceramics and more, highlighting the rich diversity of Hong Kong's vibrant art scene.

Chan (1925-2020) began to paint and pursue his dream at the age of 42. Initially, he worked with acrylic and quickly established a distinctive and unique personal style. Although his health deteriorated in 2001, and it became difficult for him to stand for long periods to paint, he did not give up and he turned to Microsoft Paint. Chan's digital art work "Cologon" is a pioneering example of his digital art in early 2000s, showcasing his boundless creativity.

Through self-taught mastery and relentless dedication, Ha (1925-2009) gradually entered the world of art. His works infused the vibrancy of everyday life, blending humour and wit, while reflecting his deep connection to the community and nature. Despite hardships, he never abandoned his dreams. Instead, he channelled fragments of life into creative inspiration, achieving the extraordinary. Crafted from repurposed bamboo, discarded ironware and old tools, "Lone Commander" exemplifies Ha's ability to transform the mundane into unique artworks.

Despite facing health problems and limited mobility from a young age, Tong (1940-2008) transcended these obstacles through his art, embodying an extraordinary spirit of perseverance, establishing him as one of Hong Kong's pioneering sculptors. Through masterful polishing techniques, he infused his sculptures with intricate textures and fluid lines, transforming each piece into a celebration of nature and the human spirit. The exhibition features his inaugural wooden work, "Ball", formed with a carving knife and a small block of wood, embodying how Tong shaped his dreams by his hands.

Hong Kong contemporary artist Li's ceramic works, renowned for their rustic charm and sense of everyday life, fully showcase her keen observations of society. She often uses humorous methods to satirise the anomalies of life, allowing her audiences to reflect on the people and events of daily living while appreciating her well-loved works. Li's work "The Ceremony", combines reverence for heaven with ceramics, creating a series of lifelike figures.

The "Dreamchasers: Stories of Hong Kong Art" exhibition will be open from March 21 at the Attic, on the fifth floor of the HKMoA (10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon). For details of the exhibition, please visit the website at hk.art.museum/en/web/ma/exhibitions-and-events/dreamchasers.html.

Nestlé Hong Kong Recalls Additional Infant Formula Over Bacillus Cereus Contamination Concerns

CFS to follow up certain batches of powdered infant and young children formula with possible presence of Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (January 10) said that, it took initiative to meet with Nestlé Hong Kong again today, and confirmed the company's today announcement of an additional batch of powdered infant and young children formula suspected to have possibly used the raw material concerned. Nestlé Hong Kong has voluntarily stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a precautionary recall. The CFS has collected samples of powdered infant and young children formula from the market for Bacillus cereus testing, the test results so far were satisfactory. The Environmental and Ecology Bureau is also closely monitoring the supply situation of other formula milk powder and maintaining communication with other major suppliers. It is noted that there is sufficient formula milk powder to meet the demand.

The spokesman said, the CFS has been actively following up on Nestlé company's voluntary and precautionary recalls of certain batches of its powdered infant and young children formula in certain areas in Europe due to possible presence of Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus in the individual raw material. According to the latest information from Nestlé Hong Kong today, an additional batch of its powdered infant and young children formula imported into Hong Kong might have used the raw material concerned. The CFS had earlier enhanced surveillance in the market and collected a sample from the above batch for testing of Bacillus cereus. The test result of the sample was satisfactory. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure, Nestlé Hong Kong has voluntarily stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a precautionary recall.

Product details are as follows:

Product name (Net weight): NAN PRO 1 2 HMO (800g)

Batch number: 51670742F2

Best-before date: June 16, 2027

Place of Origin: Germany

"The CFS met Nestlé Hong Kong again today, urging them to properly handle the product recall issue and respond to public enquiries, in order to safeguard consumers' legitimate rights and interests. In addition, the CFS and Nestlé Hong Kong have jointly followed up, six suspected affected batches of infant and young children formula products that had not entered the market were marked and sealed. An additional 15 batches are currently en route to Hong Kong and will also be marked and sealed upon arrival. The CFS will continue to closely monitor the recall matters and remain fully committed to ensuring food safety, " the spokesman said.

Nestlé Hong Kong has initiated a recall of the affected batches of the products concerned. For enquiries about the recall, members of the public may contact the company through the following channels:

Consumer services hotline: 2599 8874 / 2797 6031/ 2179 8136 (Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm)

Email: consumerservices@hk.nestle.com

WhatsApp: 5283 4139 (NESTLÉ® NAN®) / 2599 8871 (Wyeth® Nutrition)

Online form: forms.office.com/e/BhqMhWfsUG?origin=lprLink

Consumers may choose to bring along the products (brand new or opened) for refund at place of purchase, or at exclusive service counters of Nestlé Nutrition Services from January 13 (Tuesday) onwards, to settle the recall and refund of the batches of the products concerned. Details of the exclusive service counters are as follows:

Kowloon Services Counter

Address: G/F, Park Hovan Commercial Building, 18 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (MTR Jordon Station Exit D)

Contact number: 3996 8196

Office hour: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7.30pm; Sunday, 1pm to 5.30pm (except public holidays)

Hong Kong Services Counter

Address: 1/F, Ka Nin Wah Commercial Building, 423-425 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong (MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit B)

Contact number: 3996 8197

Office hour: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7.30pm (except Sundays and public holidays)

The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted earlier that certain batches of Nestlé powdered infant formula were being voluntarily recalled in Europe due to possible contamination with Bacillus cereus. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS has immediately initiated follow up actions, published food incident posts to inform the public and the trade about the issue, and has been actively following up on the incident and enhanced surveillance.

Over the past three days (as of 4pm on January 9), the FEHD received a total of 18 food complaints and enquiries suspected to be related to the infant and young children formula products, including one anonymous complaint without contact information. The CFS and the Environmental Hygiene Branch have promptly followed up on all cases, including contacting the parties concerned to obtain details and collecting samples for testing. In addition, the CFS has referred the cases to the health department for follow-up. At present, no food poisoning cases related to the formula have been recorded.

Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced in food by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

The spokesman urged members of the public not to let infants and young children consume the affected batches of the products, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the products concerned. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately.

"The CFS continues to closely monitor the developments of the situation, follow up and take appropriate action," the spokesman said.

New HKMoA Exhibition Explores 60 Years of Hong Kong Art and Artists' Dreams

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