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How does Hong Kong shape the future of global art? At the 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue in Hong Kong, Alice Wong, President of @Asia Society Hong Kong Center, and Alan Lo, Chairman of @Para Site, explored Hong Kong’s evolving role as a global cultural hub.
The discussion examined how Hong Kong navigates the balance between local identity and global influence, with both speakers emphasizing that artistic practice today transcends traditional labels of “local” and “international.”
They also highlighted Hong Kong’s unique position as a meeting point of East and West, as well as a gateway for diaspora and transnational artistic exchange.
This conversation was moderated by broadcaster James Chau.
Dialogue 1: The Responsibility of Art Creation | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 2: The Art of Connection | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 3: The DNA of Hong Kong | Art Dialogue
23 Apr 2026
The Art of Connection | Art Dialogue
Art can go where politics cannot. At the 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue in Hong Kong, Daphne King Yau, Global Director of Alisan Fine Arts and Chair of the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong, joined Philip Tinari, Deputy Director and Head of Art at Tai Kwun Arts, to discuss how art can bridge divides in a polarized world.
They highlighted how art’s visual and experiential nature allows it to transcend language and politics, creating space for shared understanding and dialogue.
Drawing on their work across galleries, museums, and cultural exchange programs, both speakers emphasized the importance of people-to-people connections, long-term collaboration, and immersive cultural experiences in fostering mutual understanding.
This conversation was moderated by broadcaster James Chau.
Dialogue 1: The Responsibility of Art Creation | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 2: The Art of Connection | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 3: The DNA of Hong Kong | Art Dialogue
17 Apr 2026
The Responsibility of Art Creation | Art Dialogue
As part of CUSEF's 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue, this panel brought together leading voices in art and education to examine the evolving role of artists today.
Featuring Ruby Yang, Director of the School of Future Media at the University of Hong Kong and Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and Kingsley Ng, Artist and Associate Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University, the discussion explores ethics in storytelling, the impact of AI and emerging technologies, and the enduring importance of truth and empathy.
This conversation was moderated by broadcaster James Chau.
Dialogue 1: The Responsibility of Art Creation | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 2: The Art of Connection | Art Dialogue
Dialogue 3: The DNA of Hong Kong | Art Dialogue
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