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Encyclopedia > Art in MTR
Swift and Safe by Gayloard Chan, part of the "Art in MTR" campaign in the Hong Kong Station - Central Subway.
Swift and Safe by Gayloard Chan, part of the "Art in MTR" campaign in the Hong Kong Station - Central Subway.

The "Art in MTR" initiative has been a success since its reception in 1998, with the objective "not only bring MTR passenfers more time for life, but also more time for art". The Airport Express Artwork Programme was the pioneer project. Thereafter, live performances, art exhibitions, display of artwork by established and emerging artists, students and young children have been brought into the MTR stations. The MTRC have even made art part of the station architecture when building new stations or renovating existing ones. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 544 KB) Template:GFDL-Self File links The following pages link to this file: Art in MTR ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 544 KB) Template:GFDL-Self File links The following pages link to this file: Art in MTR ... 1998 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Logo of the MTR corporation Causeway Bay station on the Island Line. ... Interior of the MTR Airport Express train. ... This is a list of the stations of the Hong Kong metro system known as the MTR. Names are in both English and Cantonese. ... For MTR as a metro system, see MTR. This article is about the operator of the system. ...


By incorporating elements of art into the railway network, the Corporation not only enhances the travelling environment for the passengers, but also makes their journets even more pleasant and enjoyable. Moreover, with MTR stations being an integral part of the neighbourhood, the programme also provides opportunities to promote Hong Kong's community art, encourage art appreciation among the public and give residents a feeling of home at the stations.

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Arttube

Located near Entrance / Exit J of Central Station, the "Arttube" is a mini art gallery created to provide a platform for aspiring artists, designers and talented individuals in the creative industries to showcase their works. Central (MTR) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ...


Since its inception in December 2003, the "arttube" has hosted numerous exhibitions of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art creations.


The "arttube" is to help groom emerging artists, enhance public interest in the visual arts, and provide the public with yet another opportunity to appreciate the artistic talents and cultural heritage of Hong Kong.


Community art galleries

In February 2000, the two footbridges adjoining Lam Tin Station were converted into a community art gallery for the display of paintings and drawings by students from school or artists from local groups in the Lam Tin area. Lam Tin (藍田, Jyutping: laam4 tin4) is a station on the Hong Kong MTR Kwun Tong Line. ... Lam Tin (藍田) is an area in the Kwun Tong District in southeastern New Kowloon, Hong Kong. ...


Following this success, community art galleries have been extended to other stations of the network. There are now a total of 21 such galleries in the MTR system. All have become highly popular venues for the local community to showcase their artworks.


Living art

A stage for living art performances.
A stage for living art performances.

By staging living musical and theatrical performances at MTR stations, the living art programme adds an interactive dimension into the "Art in MTR" Initiative. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 666 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: MTR Art in MTR ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 666 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: MTR Art in MTR ...


Starting in October 2004, the Hong Kong Station-Central Station Subway has benn converted to a stage for professional artists and amateur performers to demonstrate their artistic talents to the public. Performances are held every Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.. Passengers can relaz and take a break from the stress and ptessure of city life. Platforms of Hong Kong MTR station, Tung Chung Line side, seats and overview of platform Platforms of Hong Kong MTR station, Tung Chung Line side, near escalator Categories: Hong Kong-related stubs | MTR stations ... Central (MTR) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ...


Open art gallery

The open art gallery was unveiled in August 2000 with the aim of improving the travelling environment for passengers by exhibiting drawings of renowned artists at various MTR stations on the Island Line.


The open art gallery features 14 reproductions of paintings by renowned Hong Kong artists in 13 stations, each presenting a different aspect of local life and culture and adding an artistic spark to passengers' journeys.


In addition, three giant photographs depicting Hong Kong's natural habitat have been displayed at Kwun Tong Station since 1999 to give MTR passengers a close encounter with nature.


Roving art

The "roving art" programme features temporary art exhibitions at various MTR stations. Organisations are invited to exhibit their artwork at an MTR station of their choice, usually one that is close to their own location. The aim of the programme is to promote community art by providing a venue for local artists to showcase their works.


Since its inauguration in July 2000, numerous roving art exhibitions have been held at different stations within the MTR network.


art in station architecture


The art in station architecture programme was introduced in 1998 when the Airport Railway commenced service. In addition to contemporary art pieces being installed at MTR and Airport Express stations, artworks are also incorporated into the actual design of station architecture.


At present, around 20 pieces of art have been introduced at various stations as part of the station architecture:

Station
Artwork title
Artist
Birds of a Feather
Neil Dawson (New Zealand)
Ocean Garden
Jun Tsun Tsun Lai (Taiwan (ROC))
Beginning of Journey
Yoichi Takada (Japan)
Tea Pots, Bowl, Cups and Some Spoons
Mariko Jesse (Hong Kong)
Kowloon Tong
Eight by Eight
Bing Lee (China)
Po Lam
City of Towers
Kacey Wong (Hong Kong)
Tseung Kwan O
Layers of Tradition
Maria Lobo (Hong Kong)
Yau Tong
People passing by, people lazing by
Rosanna Wei Han Li (Hong Kong)
Yau Ma Tei
My Home
Chu Hung (China)
Tiu Keng Leng
The Pink Mountain and Landscape of Leisure
Chu Hing Wah (Hong Kong)
Fortress Hill
Recreation of Being
Zhao Hai Tien (Hong Kong)
North Point
I Love North Point, North Point is my Home
Tao Ho and children of North Point (Hong Kong)
North Point
Diptych, Lumina, Anchor, Loops
John Young (Australia)
Central
Home with A View
Lucia N.Y. Cheung (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong
The Flux
Ahn, Pilyun (South Korea)
Hong Kong
Four Seasons
Tetsuo Kusama (Japan)
Hong Kong
Flight of Fancy
Larry Kirkland (U.S.A.)
Hong Kong
Dancing Ribbons
Sheng Shan Shan and Mark Dziewulski (U.S.A.)
Hong Kong
Swift and Safe
Gaylord Chan (Hong Kong)
Tung Chung
Link
Freeman Lau (Hong Kong)
Mei Foo
Life in Mei Foo - Now and Then
Ng Yuen Wa (Hong Kong)

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