"Hong Kong Whispers" is a group exhibition at "198 Contemporary Arts and Learnings" in London, which addresses the cultural and historical relationship between Hong Kong and the UK. The exhibit is curated by Anthony Elliot, who has invited 6 artists who were born in Hong Kong to participate. Proposing a definition of an art exhibition analogous to a game of Chinese Whispers. The exhibition explores the miscommunications that happen in cross cultural art exhibition, and attempts to create a space in which meanings can be discussed, debated, and challenged.

The Hong Kong version of this "Hong Kong Whispers" art exhibition will take place at C&G Artpartment, in the form of screening and panel discussion. Between 27th Jan and 14th Feb, 2011, video clips about the exhibits at 198 and the response from the audience at 198 will be shown at C&G Artpartment. A panel discussion with the topic, "Why Hong Kong Art can Challenge Cultural Imperialism?" will also be held on 29th Jan, 2011, with guest speaker Law Man-Lok, and participating artists: Samson Young, Vangi Fong, Thickest Choi and Raymond Wong.


Curated by:Anthony Elliot

Presented by:C & G Artpartment and 198

Artists:Samson Young, Vangi Fong, Thickest Choi, Annysa Ng, Livia Garcia, Raymond Wong with Oscar Oldershaw and Joe Campbell

Exhibition Period:(Thur) 27 Jan, 2011 - (Mon)14 Feb, 2011

Exhibition Time:2:00 - 7:30pm, Thursday to Monday, (Closed on Tue, Wed and from 3rd Feb to 9th Feb for the Chinese New Year)

Panel Discussion:29 January 2011 (Sat), 6-7:30pm

Guests for the panel discussion: Law Man-Lok, Raymond Wong, Samson Young, Vangi Fong, Thickest Choi

Topic for Discussion: Why Hong Kong Art can Challenge Cultural Imperialism?

Venue:C&G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Prince Edward, KLN, HK