HONG KONG – A treat for the eyes awaits art connoisseurs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with an exhibition of European artist Alberto Giacometti’s sculptures set to begin on Sept 27.
Part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties, the exhibition will feature 79 pieces of Giacometti’s carvings, including one of his most famous works - the Tall Women I, completed in 1960, at Chun Yang Tai Arts and Cultural Centre in Guangzhou.
Born in Switzerland in the turn of the 20th century, Giacometti left many artistic footprints in Paris, France, and was recognized as one of the most influential sculptors of his time.
Rhythm of Silk Road
The 2024 Shenzhen Belt and Road International Music Festival featuring prominent musicians from countries and regions engaged in the Belt and Road Initiatives will run till Oct 30.
The festival, which began on Saturday, has 21 performances, including the global debuts of three shows. Artists and orchestras participating in the festival come from BRI economies, such as Kazakhstan, Czech, Austria, and Russia, as well as France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway.
Empowering digital culture
Cultural industry players and enthusiasts will gather in Guangzhou to discuss the latest developments in the industry and explore business opportunities, with the opening of the Guangzhou Cultural Industry Fair on Sept 27.
The three-day event is expected to attract more than 1,000 exhibitors and 3,000 business leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their insights on how to promote digital culture, deepen the integration of culture and technology, and strengthen the inheritance and development of traditional culture in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
HK bourse’s new plan for bad weather
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will enforce new arrangements from Sept 23, allowing the city’s securities and derivatives markets to stay open and provide trading, clearing, and settlement services under severe weather conditions.
HKEX, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, had completed consultations with the financial industry earlier this year on the feasibility of implementing the new plan before making its decision.
