HOFA Returns to Art Central 2024 With Eight Exceptional International Artists

HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – HOFA Gallery returns to Art Central Hong Kong from 28 to 31 of March 2024, eager to captivate audiences at Booth B11 with a showcase titled ‘Abstract Actuality’. Presenting the works of eight internationally renowned artists, exhibiting Ilhwa Kim, Jan Kaláb, Mary Ronayne, Hannes Schauer, Alejandro Monge, Li Jie, Breakfast and Sougwen Chung, that intentionally play with the realms of reality.

Alejandro Monge, I.S., 2024, Fiberglass, Concrete and Pigments, 40 × 25 × 20 cm

Elio D’Anna, co-founder of HOFA, elaborates by stating, “Art Central is renowned for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art since its inception and HOFA is proud to exhibit alongside Asia’s most innovative galleries alongside distinguished artists from around the world.”

For 2024’s edition of Art Central, HOFA, the renowned contemporary London gallery, presents a captivating array of eclectic contemporary subjects, accentuating the profound connections engendered by explorations of mind, matter and nature intertwined, challenging the aspects of abstract vs actuality.

Ilhwa Kim’s artworks showcase the mastery of patience, guiding viewers into a contemplative state. Her commanding perspective deftly manipulates precision, depth, and space, evoking elusive imagery that invites interpretation through the lens of each individual’s perspective.

As a multidisciplinary artist, Jan Kalab’s work reflects a conflicting spectrum, oscillating between the spontaneity of graffiti and controlled geometric forms. His method is essentially a documentation of experimenting with a repertoire of medium, motion, and variation.

Mary Ronayne’s artistry is marked by her remarkable skill with fluid enamel, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of her subjects with immediacy. Through her figurative yet abstract compositions, she achieves a captivating aesthetic that radiates playfulness, in delightful contrast to the meticulous control she maintains over the narrative.

Regarded as a refuge from the world’s noise, Hannes Schauer’s art serves as a space for quiet contemplation, akin to communing with nature. His highly embodied and intuitive process involves laying the canvas on the floor and expressively splashing it with highly diluted ink and acrylic paint, shaping its precipitation and atmospheric turbulence in a spiritual ritual.

Alejandro Monge’s portraits defy the confines of flat canvases, reaching beyond the visual limits of two-dimensional art. His works, influenced by Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro and the mastery of John Singer Sargent, possess a sculptural quality that pushes against the boundaries of traditional space. Monge’s painted elements exhibit a hyperrealistic allure reminiscent of photography, skilfully deceiving the vision of the observer.

Establishing himself as a dedicated researcher in the field of oil painting, Li Jie actively portrays his commitment to continuous artistic growth. His unique perspective and aesthetic insights propels his experimentation with depth, layering and structure that defy the boundaries of two dimensional works. This duality of environment and experience has undoubtedly influenced his artistic vision, creating a compelling and diverse body of work that captivates art enthusiasts worldwide.

Breakfast pushes the boundaries of computer-driven kinetic art to generate an emotionally impactful aesthetic. At the heart of their work is a commitment to developing advanced artworks that seamlessly integrate deep concepts, software, and hardware. These pieces not only offer interactive experiences that bridge distances, but also narrate the profound stories shaping our rapidly transforming world.

Exploring the frontiers of human-machine connection, Sougwen Chung is a prominent artist and researcher, renowned for groundbreaking work in the realm of human-machine collaboration. Chung’s artistic endeavours transcend conventional boundaries, showcasing the intricate interplay between the mark-made-by-hand and the mark-made-by-machine.

‘Abstract Actuality’ HOFA Gallery (Booth B11) Art Central, Hong Kong, 28 – 31 March 2024

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FM-Film & Music Artist Platform Globally Launched

LONDON, Jan 17, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Gong Art Company, the organisation behind the annual FMC-Film Music Contest have announced the launch of a new networking platform dedicated to artists, companies and institutions working in the world of music and film.

The FM Platform is a new international platform for music and film artists. It doubles as an international directory of people, companies, institutions and organisations active in the music and film world.

About Membership

Basic membership is free for all music and film artists. The platform offers a wealth of features, cataloguing, categorisation, geographic zoning, and a space to link social media, music and film platforms. Artists on the platform can easily connect with people in same areas of interest. Membership on the platform can help them find new contacts, collaborators or friends anywhere in the world and it´s a promo source of information about each artist.

A premium membership option is available for €36 per year, which extends the platform’s feature set to include a promotional photo gallery, provides the option of incorporating music videos or films hosted on YouTube, and makes it possible to link to music hosted on streaming services such as Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music and more. A standard membership can be upgraded to premium status at any time.

Find out how to join and create a profile on the platform by following this link: https://fmartistplatform.com/how-to-enter-edit/

Categories

There are lots of categories to choose from in the music and film world that artists, companies and organisations can tag to their profiles based on which field they are artistically active and work in.

All categories can be found at this link: https://fmartistplatform.com/categories/

Votes

Members of the FM platform can nominate and vote for their favorite films, series, albums, music and film performers throughout the year. The results will be announced during the FM 2024 Awards. The Votes section and nominations can be found here: https://fmartistplatform.com/fm-artists-votes/

To find out more, and sign up for the new platform, take a look at the link: www.fmartistplatform.com

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Global Readers Captivated by The Wisdom of Life as Book Garners Renewed Attention

BEIJING, Dec 28, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Three years after its debut publication, The Wisdom of Life by Chinese author Li Yiheng has found a passionate global readership that continues to propel the book into the international spotlight. Originally released domestically in 2020 by Beijing-based publisher Sage World Culture Communication Co., the expansive volume has recently enjoyed a groundswell of praise from literati across continents. Encompassing over two decades of Li’s academic devotion, the opus has progressed from obscurity to international renown at record pace. Its swelling chorus of admirers now hail the tome as a culturally enlightened tour de force bound for widespread influence.

Li Yiheng, the author of the book, published by Beijing Sage World Culture Communication Co., Ltd. in 2020, dedicated over two decades to his work. Committed to revitalizing Chinese culture, he embarked on extensive journeys through developed countries in the East and West to immerse himself in local cultures and traditions. His quest led him to engage with eminent historians, resulting in the resurrection of the profound wisdom embedded in Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and the Art of War. Through his exhaustive efforts, Li Yiheng meticulously crafted scholarly masterpieces and ultimate editions of the “Analects of Confucius,” “Tao Te Ching,” and “Sun Tzu’s Art of War.” The culmination of these endeavors gives birth to The Wisdom of Life.

The author aspires to disseminate the profound wisdom and cultural treasures of ancient China for the betterment of humanity, envisioning a world where common values unite us all. The book points out that the pursuit of peace has been a universal theme throughout the 5,000 years of human civilization. Amidst the tapestry of history, the perennial challenges of human selfishness, greed, deceit, intergroup aggression, international plundering, wars, pestilence, and power dynamics have perennially imperiled humanity’s survival. The unchecked exploitation of the environment and nature, driven by selfish desires and unrestrained technological advancement, threatens to push society to an extreme.

The author meticulously analyzes the means to eradicate injustice and spare humanity from the ravages of war, aiming for a world where everyone has enough to eat and thrive. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, and Sun Tzu’s Art of War, the book envisions an ideal societal state characterized by “the old at peace, friends trustworthy, and the young embraced.” It seeks the pinnacle of social harmony where conflicts are resolved without resorting to aggression, epitomized by the concept of “defeating the enemy without a fight.” This vision presents a utopia, a beacon of global peace longed for by all of humanity.

The profoundness of Chinese culture, with its 2,500-year-old legacy embodied in the Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, and Sun Tzu’s Art of War, continues to influence successive generations. For three millennia, seers from diverse cultures – from the French Nostradamus to contemporary figures like American Jenny Jackson and the Russian “Martian Boy” Poleska – have predicted a force and ideas emanating from the East that would bring about global peace, reshape human civilization, and usher in a new paradigm of world development.

The book emphasizes the ancient wisdom of China, encased in the profound theories of Confucianism, Taoism, and the Art of War, which will captivate the world’s attention. It foresees a future where humanity transcends resource competition, ethnic conflicts, and national disputes, ushering in an era devoid of wars, illnesses, and suffering. This narrative aligns seamlessly with ancient Eastern prophecies such as the Song of Ten Thousand Years, the Lesson Before the Horse, the Pushback Diagram, and the Song of the Burnt Cake, all of which began appearing in China 3,000 years ago and are now finding resonance in contemporary events.

The comprehensive Wisdom of Life systematically examines the 5,000-year arc of human development, advocating for a world liberated from war, disease, and poverty, with peaceful coexistence as its central theme. The author acknowledges the eligibility for simultaneous nomination by the Nobel Literature, Medicine, and Peace Prize, alongside an application for recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage — a potential milestone in the annals of human achievement.

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Li Yiheng’s The Wisdom of Life paints a world transformed by the ancient principles of Chinese philosophy – a world where peace is paramount, and conflicts dissolve through wisdom rather than warfare. His conviction that peace can prevail through the timeless knowledge imparted by sages forms the cornerstone of his work. With its analysis spanning three millennia, including ancient prophecies and canonical texts, the book elevates Chinese intellectual traditions as vital tools for carving a world devoid of conflict and suffering. The intricate fabric of insights Li weaves intersects the prestigious domains of Nobel-recognized literature, medicine, and peace, while aspiring for the honor of being designated as an element of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a transformative moment in humanity’s narrative.

Beijing Sage World Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is an esteemed cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of traditional Chinese wisdom and philosophy. With a deep-seated commitment to cultural education and international exchange, Beijing Sage World serves as a bridge connecting China’s rich historical heritage with the modern world.

Renowned Iranian Artist Farshchian Showcases Famous Painting at Prestigious Sotheby’s Auction House

MIAMI, FL, Dec 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Mahmoud Farshchian, 93, the renowned Iranian artist, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his exceptional talent and artistic vision. FarshchianART — a foundation created by the Farschian family and dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting the art and archives of Mahmoud Farshchian — has announced that one of his paintings inspired by the original “Fifth Day of Creation” fetched an impressive price of $120,000 at a prestigious auction held at Sotheby’s. This sale highlights the enduring appeal and value of Farshchian’s works in the art market.

“Fifth Day Of Creation” – 6×4 feet – circa 1980s – estimated at 1.8 million USD, captured the adoration of collector Stuart Cary Welch. He commissioned Farshchian, who painted an inspired painting of 3×2 feet.

When Welch saw Farshchian’s collection, he stated: “Once experienced, Farshchian’s pictures tend to linger in our minds, revealing new facets…. Through his enticing, sometimes upsetting worlds, Farshchian’s brush dances to the rhythms of traditional vegetal arabesques.”

— DR. STUART CARY WELCH, Curator – Harvard University Art Museums, 1970-1995

Mahmoud Farshchian, who is currently 94 years old and residing in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, has been recognized as a master of Persian miniature painting for several decades. His unique style, blending traditional Persian elements with contemporary influences, has garnered international acclaim. With a career spanning over six decades, Farshchian’s artworks have become highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.

Leila Farshchian, the director of Farshchianart.com, expressed her delight at the auction result, stating, “We are thrilled to witness the continued appreciation of my father’s work in the art world. The sale of the inspired commissioned ‘Fifth Day of Creation’ for $120,000 reaffirms the enduring value of Mahmoud Farshchian’s artistic legacy. His ability to evoke profound emotions through his brushstrokes is truly remarkable.”

It is worth noting that Farshchian’s paintings have achieved even higher prices in the United States, with some reaching up to $1,800,000. The artist’s ability to capture the essence of Persian culture, history, and spirituality has resonated deeply with collectors, establishing Farshchian as an icon of Persian art.

For more information about Mahmoud Farshchian and his extraordinary artworks, please visit Farshchianart.com.

About Mahmoud Farshchian:

Mahmoud Farshchian is a renowned Iranian artist known for his mastery of Persian miniature painting. With a career spanning over six decades, Farshchian’s works have been exhibited and collected in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. His unique artistic style combines traditional Persian techniques with contemporary influences, creating captivating and evocative compositions.

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Creators of the World’s Largest Computer Driven Kinetic Sculpture to Unveil a New Immersive Public Installation at Art Miami, 2023

MIAMI, FL, Dec 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Art Miami is poised to host a captivating immersive art installation titled ‘Flashbacks, Green Lines’ by BREAKFAST, in collaboration HOFA Gallery and Art Miami. This groundbreaking showcase will fuse kinetics and art, offering a unique and interactive perspective on the convergence of art and memory. Positioned prominently at the entrance of the renowned art fair, the installation invites the public to experience its unique narrative from 5 – 10 December 2023.

BREAKFAST, 'Flashbacks, Green Lines', 2023: BREAKFAST, 'Flashbacks, Green Lines', 2023 Flip-discs, software, camera, computer 122 x 122 in (310 x 310 cm) — BREAKFAST, ‘Flashbacks, Green Lines’, 2023: BREAKFAST, ‘Flashbacks, Green Lines’, 2023 Flip-discs, software, camera, computer 122 x 122 in (310 x 310 cm)

BREAKFAST is renowned for their digitally driven kinetic sculptures and has recently garnered global recognition for their masterpiece, ‘The Pearl’ – the world’s largest computer-controlled kinetic sculpture, slated to launch in 2024.

BREAKFAST’s interactive installation at Art Miami, ‘Flashbacks, Green Lines’ promises a unique engagement with each participant. This innovative piece will record a brief clip of everyone who interacts with it, replaying these moments from the artwork’s memory through mesmerising and dynamic flip-discs. ‘Flashbacks, Green Lines’ transcends the traditional viewer-artwork dynamic, transforming each participant into an integral part of the artistic experience. It extends an invitation to reflect on how individual curiosity, movements, and mere presence contribute to the vibrant life of the artwork.

Nick Korniloff, Director Art Miami, says about the forthcoming collaboration, “It is an amazing interactive installation at the entry of the Art Miami that will engage all our guests as they enter our 33rd edition of the Fair.”

HOFA will proudly represent twenty-two leading contemporary artists, among them the pioneering BREAKFAST at Art Miami 2023. Renowned for being at the forefront of pushing artistic boundaries, the gallery’s exhibition is a curated collection that not only showcases the exceptional talent of diverse artists but also serves as a testament to the gallery’s core values, rich history, and forward-looking vision. The diverse portfolio spans various artistic disciplines, with a particular emphasis on embracing diversity and employing a multitude of techniques and creative practices.

Sougwen Chung and Krista Kim will also prominently feature in HOFA’s presentation this year. Sougwen Chung’s series of distinctive paintings, a result of collaboration with robotic entities, showcases the intricacies of the artist’s profound research and performative practice. This unique collaboration introduces the world to a new dimension of digital consciousness, adding an innovative layer to the overarching artistic narrative. Further enriching HOFA’s showcase is the debut of Krista Kim’s zen-digital work during Art Miami.

HOFA Gallery, Booth AM 109, Art Miami

Artists Represented: ILHWA KIM, SOUGWEN CHUNG, ZHENG LU, VLADINSKY, ESER GÜNDÜZ, JASON SIMS, JULIAN VOSS-ANDREAE, LYÈS, BREAKFAST, MARY RONAYNE , ZHUANG HONG YI, JOSEPH KLIBANSKY, JAN KALÁB, GIANFRANCO, MEGGIATO, ROMINA RESSIA, KRISTA KIM, LI JIE, WANG ZILING, MAX PATTÉ, KOSTAS PAPAKOSTAS, MAXIM WAKULTSCHIK, SOPHIE VICTORIA.

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Comms & Brand Collaborations Director
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FMC: Film Music Contest & Awards 2023 VIP Artist Travel Stay in Budapest

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, Dec 1, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The main organisers of the international competition and festival known as FMC – Film Music Contest and Awards – held an exclusive four-day FMC VIP Artist Travel Stay in Budapest, Hungary.

This event drew together artists from the film, music and fashion industries, media partners and representatives of tech companies producing specialist hardware and software products.

The participants were in for a busy and varied programme over the weekend with VIP guided tours around the city.

FMC 2023 award ceremony on the hotel rooftop with a panoramic view of the whole of Budapest in the presence of cameras

The FMC 2023 winners were: Shirley Choi – Symphonic Orchestral Music category winner (Hong Kong), Roman Miroshnichenko – Instrumental music winner (Russia), and Jack Kent – Action Game Soundtrack winner (Italy).

The special Grand Prix for the three winners with the highest scores in the FMC competition was a VIP Artist four-day stay in Budapest, including a prize-giving ceremony, where they were presented with their awards by the competition organisers. The lucky three were: Enea Astori – Music For Film, TV, Ads category winner (Italy), Eimear O’Sullivan – Scoring Retro SCI-FI Animation category winner (Ireland), and Lucian Marza – Animation, Films, Videos category winner (Romania).

With the cameras rolling, invited guests awarded the winners their prizes at a ceremony on the rooftop of a hotel affording an exclusive panoramic view of the whole of Budapest.

FMC partners, organizers and winners at the FMC 2023 award ceremony on the hotel rooftop

The gathering that personally presented awards to the winners included FMC director Vlado -Zeleznak Jr and FMC producer Vlado Zeleznak Snr — in attendance on behalf of the competition organisers — Also present were Antoni Ozynski (Poland), co-founder of PSPAudioware; Paul Gilby (UK) from Sound On Soundmagazine. Jozef Zeleňák, director of Prodex; Ruby Fang (Hong Kong), a successful fashion designer, CEO and chief design director.

As this year’s FMC comes to a close, special thanks are extended to the event’s media partners Acn Newswire, Indie-eye network. The organisers also express their gratitude to all the sponsors – Moog Music, PSPAudioware, Meze Audio, Best Service, UJAM, MakeMusic, Soundiron, Prodex, and D16 Group Audio Software.

Next year

The organisers are already working on the next FMC 2024 edition and future exclusive VIP Artist Travel Stay events. If you want to be a part of this, follow FMC on social media, subscribe to the newsletter and follow the official website at www.fmcontect.com

Instagram: @fmcontest
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FMC-Film Music Contest
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DesignInspire exhibition promotes Hong Kong’s creativity

HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Japan had a taste of Hong Kong designers’ work last month through the 10-day DesignInspire exhibition Design Through Heritage, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)* as the Lead Sponsor, which concluded on 29 October. The exhibition showcased 24 works from 17 design groups, bringing Hong Kong’s creativity to Tokyo and further promoting the development of Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industry. The exhibition has returned to Hong Kong and goes on to display at Times Square in Hong Kong from 16 to 30 November.

DesignInspire - Design Through Heritage exhibition went on to display in October at Omotesando in Tokyo, attracting numerous Japanese art enthusiasts to appreciate and understand Hong Kong's cultural and creative history — DesignInspire – Design Through Heritage exhibition went on to display in October at Omotesando in Tokyo, attracting numerous Japanese art enthusiasts to appreciate and understand Hong Kong’s cultural and creative history

DesignInspire continues to showcase innovative ideas and creativity through online and offline channels this year. DesignInspire – Design Through Heritage is divided into three main themes: Cityscape of Hong Kong, (Re)Industrialisation and Traditional and Future Crafts. The 24 Design Through Heritage artworks were inspired by the urban experiences of Hong Kong. Hong Kong designers portray the past, present and future of Hong Kong through innovative expressions and historical craftsmanship.

Zansyu is an ongoing cultural research and type design project inspired by Hong Kong Beiwei calligraphy

Works showcased at Tokyo’s style hub Omotesando

Hong Kong-based curator Fan Lok Yi introduces the series Rediscovering the Sandpit. The series uses objects, images and text materials related to 20th-century playscapes to form an open research space. Through these research materials, viewers can add their own insights and stories by connecting Hong Kong’s play spaces to the broader context of international design history and expand public imagination about the city’s future.

Hong Kong-based curator Fan Lok Yi introduces the series Rediscovering the Sandpit, viewers can add their own insights and stories by connecting Hong Kong's play spaces to the broader context of international design history and expand public imagination about the city's future — Hong Kong-based curator Fan Lok Yi introduces the series Rediscovering the Sandpit, viewers can add their own insights and stories by connecting Hong Kong’s play spaces to the broader context of international design history and expand public imagination about the city’s future

A Photographic Essay Hong Kong Reminiscence: Document of Hong Kong’s Old Stores was designed by Chan Hei Shing from Hei Shing Book Design. The book is divided into four chapters: Clothing, Food, Accommodation and Transportation, showcasing the information of 25 old stores in Hong Kong from author Hiuman Lam’s in-person visits. The volume introduces Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and displays traditional craftsmanship and culture. The book focuses on stirring the public’s memory and connecting it with the beauty of the city’s intangible cultural heritage.

Since 2017, founders of @streetsignhk, Kevin Mak and Ken Fung have explored ways to sustain Hong Kong’s signboard culture, promoting signboard-streetscape as urban cultural heritage by exploring in-depth signboard stories of Hong Kong and the city’s building regulations. In their series, graphic neon-light elements from the recycled signboards that once shone on Hong Kong’s streets are collaged into a new neon art. The display is dedicated to exploring and continuing the possibilities of neon sign craftsmanship, design and urban culture through design in practice.

A Study on Hong Kong Beiwei Calligraphy & Type Design, published by Adonian Chan, documented eight years of his research into Hong Kong Beiwei calligraphy and the Zansyu design type, which are both preservation of culture and a reflection on how heritage can inspire designs today.

Allan Fan and Poe Cheung from Studio Nous, a Hong Kong multidisciplinary design studio, introduce Radiant Eateries: Hong Kong Restaurant Neon Sign Drawings. This book incorporates four additional fluorescent inks to achieve distinctive day and night visual effects, guiding readers to appreciate and re-examine 1950s-to-1970s neon sign artworks from two perspectives – day and night.

Creative artwork showcasing in Times Square

DesignInspire – Design Through Heritage is a creative exhibition where members of the public can slow their pace to enjoy the exhibition amid the bustling city. It provides an opportunity for people to redefine Hong Kong’s traditional culture from different perspectives.

The exhibition is running at Times Square from 16 November, showcasing the artworks of 10 out of the 17 design groups that participated in the Tokyo stop to promote Hong Kong’s culture and creativity. It will also be featured at Chill11, which is sponsored by CreateHK, at AsiaWorld-Expo next month, showcasing the artworks of 13 design groups. We cordially invite the public to join and experience the cultural characteristics and creativity of Hong Kong presented by the designers. The DesignInspire – Design Through Heritage exhibition at Times Square runs until 30 November and is open to the public free of charge.

Event details:
DesignInspire – Design Through Heritage
Date: 16 – 30 November 2023
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Times Square
Admission: Free of charge

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Websites

DesignInspire: https://designinspire.hktdc.com/en/

Media enquiries

Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Kelly Shek, Tel: (852) 2584 4537, Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.org
Snowy Chan, Tel: (852) 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

About Create Hong Kong

Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital.

*Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

Sir Ivan Releases ‘Peace on Earth’ to Support Israel

MIAMI, FL, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Acclaimed electronic dance music (EDM) recording artist Sir Ivan, a steadfast advocate for peace, announces the release of “Peace On Earth (Jason Nevins Remix).” In a heartfelt response to the ongoing conflict in Israel, Sir Ivan is directing all proceeds from the single to provide aid and support to the State of Israel during this harrowing ordeal.

Peace On Earth cover art - Sir Ivan - Peace On Earth artwork. — Peace On Earth cover art Sir Ivan – Peace On Earth artwork.

Supporting Israel: As Israel faces a horrendous conflict, Sir Ivan, also known as “Peaceman,” extends his support, aligning his music’s hopeful message with tangible aid. “This cause is both important and near to my heart. Through ‘Peace On Earth,’ I strive to uplift spirits and help Israel during this time of dire need,” expressed Sir Ivan.

Coming from a family with a long history of supporting Israel, and as the son of Auschwitz survivor Siggi B. Wilzig, Sir Ivan is deeply impacted by the situation in Israel.

In addition to donating all royalties from “Peace On Earth” to support the efforts in Israel, Sir Ivan is making a significant personal cash donation to Magen David Adom (MDA) – Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service – as well as United Hatzalah, which provides similar services.

Listening and Support: Journalists and music fans can preview “Peace On Earth” via https://ffm.to/sir-ivan-peace-on-earth.

Supporters are encouraged to stream/download the single, contributing directly to the relief efforts in Israel.

More about Sir Ivan:

Sir Ivan, aka Peaceman, has dedicated his music career to making songs about universal love and peace. He donates all proceeds from every release to his non-profit charity, The Peaceman Foundation®, to help battle Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His mantra for the Foundation is “Peace of Mind for All Humankind.”

Connect with Sir Ivan:

Website: https://sirivan.com

Press Contact:

For more information about the single, support for Israel, or to schedule an interview with Sir Ivan, contact: Marty True at sirivan@x-staticmusicgroup.com.

Magen David Adom (MDA): https://www.mdais.org/

United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/

Contact Information

Marty True, Founder/Senior Publisicist, marty.true@x-staticmediagroup.com , 786-408-6748

Hypebeast Ltd. (0150.HK) debuted Hypefest Aranya and brought culture at its finest to life in China

Hong Kong, Oct 6, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Hypebeast Limited (Stock Code: 0150.HK), a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, wrapped up a two-day cultural festival, Hypefest Aranya, on the famous coast line of Qinhuangdao, China at the end of September. Following Hypefest’s success in Brooklyn in 2018, its debut in China featured a diverse range of regional and international musical acts, as well as cultural and artistic installation in partnership with renowned brands around the world. Bringing together over 15,000 Hypebeast audiences over the 2-day period, the event offered an intimate experience of all things from music and art to fashion and creativity, and further strengthened Hypebeast’s brand positioning in China.

As physical campaigns resume in full capacity, the festival is a complement to Hypebeast’s strong online presence, and broadens opportunities to monetize the Group’s multifaceted ecosystem of digital platforms and creative agency in the market. Produced in collaboration with RYCE Entertainment and ALLIN Entertainment, the cultural festival featured an impeccable lineup of performers including Jackson Wang, Swae Lee, Aminé, Cordae, MC Jin and more; DJs from renowned labels Preme, Pulse and Yeti Out performed on a second stage and brought energy up high during the 2-day weekend.

Attendees had the opportunity to immerse in a series of installations and experiential pop-ups sponsored by a variety of brands, including adidas Originals, Marshall, Hennessy, GAP, Hoegaarden, Saucony Originals, Vans, Randomevent, Penfolds and more. The event garnered close to 30 million impressions across its social media platforms, including Hypebeast’s WeChat, Little Red Book, Weibo, Douyin and Instagram accounts.

As a digital media company that engages in offering creative advertising services and advertising spaces for global brands in its Media Segment, Hypebeast debuted Hypefest in 2018 in New York City. The event hosted more than 10,000 attendees over a two-day period, and tickets for the event sold out within 3 minutes upon release.

Please download the event images here: https://bit.ly/hypefestaranya

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Music Reactor Announces Syn Genre to Soften the Music Industry AI Dilemma

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACN Newswire / September 27, 2023 / Music Reactor has announced the formation of the Syn genre, an abbreviation for Synergetic, to recognize and support artists who use AI and other computer-based tools in their work. According to Music Reactor Managing Director Forrest Blair, “AI is an advanced tool that artists can use to explore their creative ideas more deeply.” Until now, the recording industry has had a difficult time making room for AI-based music while still granting traditional Grammy awards.

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While speaking to the issue, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. recently said, “The Academy is here to support and advocate and protect and represent human artists.” Blair of Music Reactor highlighted their goal with the Syn classification, which is to “recognize and celebrate human artists who use intelligent tools in the creative process.”

To demonstrate the potential of the Syn genre, Music Reactor recently released and promoted the song Water Dance, a Syn Pop/Dance track featuring 100% AI vocals. Check out Water Dance and explore the possibilities of the Syn genre.

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Music Reactor is an association of music artists, producers, and developers who use intelligent tools to advance the value of music. Through collaboration, members aim to push the boundaries of creativity, development, and innovation. Get in touch with Music Reactor to learn more.

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Forrest Blair, Managing Director, forrest.blair@musicreactor.org