"iAM Smart" registered users exceed 4 million, realising "single portal for online government services"
The Digital Policy Office (DPO) announced today (December 23) that the "iAM Smart" one-stop personalised digital services platform has already accumulated over 4 million registered users.
A spokesman for the DPO thanked members of the public and various sectors for their continuous support for "iAM Smart". With the simplified registration workflow and user-centric design, "iAM Smart", which has now recorded a daily usage of over 180 000, provides access to more than 1 300 online services from government, public and private organisations, as well as government e-Forms, achieving the goal of a "single portal for online government services". At present, members of the public can use different online services to manage daily affairs in a secure and convenient way anytime, anywhere via "iAM Smart", such as SmartPLAY, eTAX, eMPF, application for an International Driving Permit, application for working family allowance, and checking bills for electricity, water and gas.
Meanwhile, the Mini-program Platform of "iAM Smart" was launched. The DPO is actively driving the integration of government mobile applications into the Mini-program Platform among bureaux/departments so that the public can access these services without the need to install various mobile applications of different government departments.
The "Personal Assistant" page of "iAM Smart" has also introduced more practical functions. Users can present their "iAM Smart" Personal Code, which is displayed in the form of a QR code for admission to premises or visitor registration, without the need to disclose excessive personal data by utilising an identity card. The DPO will continue to promote and encourage government departments and industry stakeholders to adopt the Personal Code, with a view to bringing more convenience and benefits to the public and the business sectors. The "Personal Assistant" page also allows users to check the "to-do" items and the application status of various services, as well as view and pay the bills of the Water Supplies Department and Hongkong Post in one go.
Moreover, the DPO has been in discussions with more financial institutions to assist them in adopting the newly rolled out "Step-up Authentication" function to strengthen user verification in certain key processes, thereby further enhancing the security level. The DPO further plans to provide an "AI Assistant" by end-2026 to answer enquiries and offer personalised services for "iAM Smart" users, further enhancing the user experience of government services.
The "iAM Smart" app supports iOS and Android operating systems, and mobile phones with biometric authentication activated. Members of the public can download and use the latest version of the app for free from the Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery, and Google Play, or by visiting the "iAM Smart" thematic website (www.iamsmart.gov.hk/en/download.html).
Photo source: the official website of "iAM Smart"
HKMoA launches three new exhibitions and mobile educational art bus
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) today (December 23) unveils three new exhibitions based on its three major donations, showcasing the footprints of art master Wu Guanzhong around the world, intriguing figures from the Chih Lo Lou Collection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, and folding fans from the Jingguanlou Collection, respectively. An educational art bus from the HKMoA will promote Wu's art to schools and engage with communities.
"Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Thematic Exhibition Series: Wu Guanzhong: Encountering Landscapes" exhibition
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Wu (1919-2010) was a master of the Chinese and international art scene, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art. He travelled around the world for sketching, leaving his footprints in over 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and America. The exhibition features precious sketches, ink and oil paintings by Wu, including "City Night" and "The Night of Oslo", which illustrate the dazzling nightscapes of metropolises, with almost half of the artworks being exhibited at the HKMoA for the first time after their donation to the museum, such as "A Foreign Landscape (II)". Wu was particularly fond of Hong Kong, believing that the city's fusion of East and West resonates deeply with his artistic pursuits. The exhibition also showcases "Victoria Harbour", a unique piece Wu created in the rain at the HKMoA in 2002, the only sketch he ever publicly painted, as well as "Bird Street", which he created in 1990, depicting the beauty of old streets in Hong Kong.
Inspired by Wu's ink painting "The Window's Eye", Hong Kong artist Flyingpig (Wong Wing-shan) created an immersive installation called "Light Entry". The work combines moving images with paintings to capture thousands of windows across public estates lighting up one by one at night, illustrating the humanistic sentiment behind the urban landscape.
To allow the public to appreciate the works of this art master, the HKMoA also launches the "Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Education Series: Art Journey with Wu Guanzhong: Mobile Museum" educational art bus, which aims to visit over 140 local primary and secondary schools, as well as stations in transportation hubs, cultural venues and recreational spaces in various districts in the coming two years, promoting Wu's artistic vision and aesthetic principles through multimedia installations and interactive games.
"Mini-figures in Paintings" exhibition
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The exhibition invites audiences to appreciate the Chih Lo Lou Collection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy from different perspectives, focusing on the diminutive and scantily outlined figures in Chinese landscape paintings. These fishermen, scholars, or travellers may seem insignificant, yet they are where the soul of the works lies. The exhibition explores their identities, stories, and cultural significance and incorporates animated elements to bring these figures to life. Highlight exhibits include Zha Shibiao's "The Fisherman" and Gong Xian's "Returning from Fishing".
"Fantastic Breeze: Selected Fans from the Jingguanlou Collection" exhibition
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A selection of over 150 folding fans from the Jingguanlou Collection is featured in the exhibition in two phases, complemented by Chinese paintings from the museum collection, leading visitors to appreciate the cultivated elegance of the Chinese literati. Highlights of the first phase include masterpieces by Northern and Southern School painters such as Ren Yi, Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru, Zhu Qizhan, Chao Shao-an, and more. The folding fan is an unparalleled art form that integrates poetry, calligraphy, painting, sealing, and carving, embodying graphic artistry and craftsmanship all in one fan. Through thoughtfully designed display methods, the exhibition overcomes challenges in displaying folding fans and highlights their dual-sided aesthetics with an exploration of their structural composition, offering fresh perspectives for audiences in appreciating this art form.
The admission to the three exhibitions is free. For details of the exhibitions and the mobile educational art bus, please visit the website at hk.art.museum.
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