Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Tatler Hong Kong

Seven brilliant young creatives—Christian Soeseno Boenarso, Adinda Kuntadi, Jovita Widjaja-Roesli, Ramadhania Bakrie, Vannya Istarinda, Arsyah Rasyid and Maudy Ayunda—share the secrets of their success and tales of getting there. Despite the odds stacked against them, the dynamic duo behind fashion label Fiziwoo, Izree Kai Haffiz and Mohd Hafizi Radzi Woo, prove that all you need to thrive during challenging times is grit, hard work and the courage to take risks. One of the region’s most successful movie stars, Tony Leung, graces the cover in celebration of being the recipient of the inaugural Chaplin Award for Asia. Kiera Chaplin presented Leung with the award at the recent Shangliu Tatler Ball in Shanghai. Restaurateur Beppe De Vito and PR maven Lynn Yeow-De Vito tell of the passions that drive them in work…

UNTIL CHAN The Hong Kong-based photographer captures accessories that rival Marie Antoinette’s in Age of Opulence (p.68) What’s the one thing you wish you’d known when you were in your 20s? You can figure everything out, eventually. What are two items on your bucket list? To have six-pack abs for a short period of time (or at least four) and to live on a beach. The most important life lesson? Always be a smart worker rather than being a hard worker. With whom would you most like to be stuck in a lift? A lift engineer. What one thing would you save if your house caught fire? My wife. MADELEINE ROSS The Australian journalist talks to cover star Joyce Wang about her latest collaboration in Time Traveller (p.129) and profiles…

Art Basel returns to Hong Kong this month with 242 galleries from around the world showcasing paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, photographs, video art and more at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. As in previous years, the Encounters sector, which showcases large-scale installations outside the confines of the fair booths, is sure to be a highlight. Scandinavian duo Elmgreen & Dragset are making a brand-new work for Encounters inspired by Hong Kong and other frenetic hyper cities. Artists from Asia also feature prominently in this sector, with Japan’s Chiharu Shiota, Mainland China’s Zhao Zhao, South Korea’s Lee Bul and Thailand’s Mit Jai Inn and Pinaree Sanpitak showcasing ambitious works. Elsewhere at the fair, the world’s leading galleries—including David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, Gagosian and Lévy Gorvy—are showing the best of international…

Live and silent auctions focused on art and wine will feature at the Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) gala dinner, which takes place on March 22 in the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt. Items to go under the hammer include exclusive photos by National Geographic photographer and TNC supporter Michael Yamashita, works by emerging artists from Korea, Mainland China and Spain, a range of ultra-luxe experiences, and a selection of wines from some of the world’s finest vineyards, among them 1982 Margaux, Lafite, Ausone and Mouton, and a 1989 Haut-Brion. The last gala dinner held in Hong Kong by TNC was in 2013. It raised US$6 million, an amount the organisation hopes to surpass this year.…

1 SWEET TREATS EAT DARLING EAT By the team behind Mrs Pound and Foxglove and inspired by Chinese dessert shops, Eat Darling Eat in Causeway Bay gives nostalgic treats a playful update, all served in a striking, Instagramworthy setting. Try delights such as homemade pineapple buns filled with pineapple custard, and ice cream flavours such as Sichuan pepper. mingfathouse.com/restaurants 2 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE SICHUAN LAB Veteran Chinese chef Kenny Chan, previously of Yun Yan, is back on the scene, this time in Wan Chai, with this homage to Sichuan’s rich culinary oeuvre. Going beyond the typical hot and spicy flavour profile, Chan’s cooking brings to life the Chinese expression “a hundred tastes in a hundred dishes.” lhotelgroup.com/sichuan-lab 3 FARM FRESH ROGANIC Following on from the opening of Aulis in…

Call it nostalgia or the Peter Pan syndrome, either way, cartoons are making their way into fashion and we’re here for it. Some designers, such as Virgil Abloh, who debuted his first collection for Louis Vuitton this season in a Wizard of Oz-themed show on a rainbow runway, made a conscious decision to encourage audiences to retain their childlike innocence. Coach 1941 launched a collaboration with Disney, while Kim Jones worked with Brian Donnelly behind the collectible Kaws figurines to produce a bee-filled line. One thing is clear, whatever their age, even designers know better than to separate boys from their toys.…

What inspired your molecular cosmetics line? I began my medical practice in orthopaedics with a focus on a cutting-edge anti-inflammatory approach (in which the patient’s own body deploys healing factor proteins generated from their own blood). At that time, I was unable to find an effective skincare regime for myself that was free of mineral oils, fragrances or aggressive ingredients. I had the idea of mixing the proteins into a cream and tested it first on myself, then on a clinical study group. The outcome was so great that I started offering it to my patients. I realised then that the market was in need of a natural yet effective range, products that work on a cellular level. You’re well known for inventing vampire facials. How do they work? Fifteen…

If walls could talk, those at 26 Place Vendôme would have a distinctly aristocratic accent. Originally called Hôtel de Nocé, this beautiful building was constructed in 1717 when the regal-looking square was populated by France’s grandest men and women. Over the years, Hôtel de Nocé was home to the Crozat and La Tour d’Auvergne families (think tiaras and lots of titles) and the Countess of Castiglione, Napoleon’s badly behaved mistress. By 1893, jeweller Frédéric Boucheron’s business was growing and he moved into Hôtel de Nocé, thereby becoming one of the first of the great jewellers to open a boutique on Place Vendôme, a square that is now one of the gem hubs of Europe. The building’s name was later changed to 26 Place Vendôme and it became the flagship of…

Joyce Wang had a nomadic upbringing. Born to Shanghainese parents in Honolulu, she was raised in Hong Kong, was sent to boarding school in the UK and attended university in Boston, London and the Dutch city of Delft. On holidays she would accompany her father on trips to Switzerland, Thailand and India—not to the well-trodden centres, but to obscure, industrial towns where he had business with manufacturers. “I would tag along and we would stay in really strange places but it was a kind of deep-dive into different cultures and communities, which was always really exciting,” she says. From time to time a factory owner would invite the two of them home for a meal. On these occasions Joyce would relish the opportunity to observe the finer details of domestic…

HONG KONG ANAÏS MAK The designer, a 2016 Generation T Lister, founded her feminine and minimalist clothing brand Anaïs Jourden in 2012. A graduate of the private fashion school Studio Berçot in Paris, Anaïs was a semi-finalist in the 2015 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers and won Italian Vogue’s emerging designer award the same year. Her label is the only Hong Kong brand on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar. She’s also off to a strong start in 2019—Ariana Grande rocked a metallic light blue bomber from Jourden in her 7 Rings music video, and this month Anaïs will reveal a line of uniforms she has designed for Hong Kong’s Rosewood Hotel. VICTORIA TANG-OWEN The daughter of the late David Tang, Victoria is no stranger to the fashion, art…

The founder and chief executive of the Hong Kong-based Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society, Ruth Shapiro is a global expert on philanthropy in Asia. With her team, Ruth identifies the best practices, models, policies and strategies that can contribute to improving philanthropy in Asia, then disseminates this information to leading philanthropists, social-delivery organisations, corporations, governments and more. She is the author of multiple books and has contributed to leading publications around Asia, including Asia Tatler titles.…

Fendi’s Baguette bag, an instant cult accessory when launched in 1997, is making a triumphant return, as seen in various iterations on the spring/summer 2019 runway. To celebrate its relaunch, Fendi hosted a cocktail party at its Landmark boutique with the theme #BaguetteFriendsForever. The store was divided into four areas: the Baguette Dream Room, which displayed Baguettes from the Fendi archive, the Wardrobe Room, which showcased the spring/summer collection, the Tea Room, and the Cosmopolitan Bar. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events THE INSIDER The Cosmopolitan Bar set up in the boutique was pumping with music courtesy of DJ Arthur Bray…

Howard’s Gourmet in Central was abuzz when Sisley launched its new Anti-Wrinkle Concentrated Serum at an invitation-only party. The latest addition to the L’Intégral Anti-Âge range Sisley developed in 2016, the serum targets signs of ageing due to genetic, environmental and behavioural factors. It optimises the life cycle of skin cells with a unique formula enriched with plant-based ingredients. Many of the guests, including Esther Sham and Sarah Zhuang, attested to the benefits of using the anti-ageing range.…

When I get to Art Basel in Hong Kong … My first stops will be Kurimanzutto and Mendes Wood. They always host cool presentations. Then I’ll go to 303 Gallery, Michael Werner Gallery and Isabella Bortolozzi Galerie to see their elegant shows. Outside the fair … A must-see is Taka Ishii’s boutique-gallery on St Francis Yard. This month, they’re showing lighting designer Michael Anastassiades, so it’s a bit of art and a bit of design. I’m also looking forward to K11 Art Foundation’s exhibition Glow Like That. K11 Art Foundation shows are always fascinating. I can’t miss … Pearl Lam’s dinner—a gathering of friends, collectors, curators and museum and foundation directors from around the world. If you’re up for a late night, then head to Empty Gallery’s rave. Looking for…

MON MARCH 25 The Hong Kong Art Gallery Association kick-starts Art Week with its annual Art Gallery Night, which sees galleries in the Pedder Building, H Queen’s and around the city launch their new exhibitions with champagne receptions. While art lovers stroll through town, international celebrities and socialites will be flocking to Shaw Studios for the annual Amfar Gala to raise funds for HIV/Aids research. This year’s event honours the philanthropic work of Adrian Cheng, the founder of the K11 Art Foundation and Culture For Tomorrow, as well as a major supporter of several international charities. A-listers Kate Moss, Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron are just a few of the stars who have attended the Amfar Gala in the past. TUE MARCH 26 A who’s who of the international art…

EMPTY GALLERY Tishan Hsu and Cici Wu In the 1980s, Chinese-American artist Tishan Hsu was pushing the envelope with cyberpunk art that explored how emerging technologies affected art and humanity. Then, in the following decade, he disappeared from the public eye, only to reemerge last year with even more ambitious pieces. This exhibition features Hsu’s latest works, which were inspired by the artist’s research into his family history, some details of which were lost in Shanghai during the Cultural Revolution. Concurrently, Empty Gallery is also showing an exhibition of works by Beijing-born, New York-based artist Cici Wu. March 26 to May 25. 18–19/F Grand Marine Centre, 3 Yue Fung St, Tin Wan, 2563 3396. emptygallery.com 10 CHANCERY LANE GALLERY Stars Will Forever Be Stars In 1979, a group…

Joyce Wang is filled with a sense of wonder. The award-winning interior designer is fascinated with journeys and places and, through her projects, she loves to transport people—into the past, the future and even alternative realities. Mott 32, the restaurant project that launched her career, invites diners into Hong Kong’s past, while Spiga in LHT Tower transports guests to 1950s Italy, and the E by Equinox St James health club in London’s Mayfair, with its bold, black slate and polished metals, transforms a historic structure into something out of a science fiction film. Joyce believes it was her nomadic upbringing that sparked her roaming imagination. Born to Shanghainese parents in Honolulu, she was raised in Hong Kong, then attended boarding school in the UK and university in Boston, London and…

The international art community descends on Hong Kong in March, when galleries showcase the best works from around the world at Art Basel and the accompanying whirlwind of satellite fairs, pop-up exhibitions and other art-y events. We’ve long kept up with Asia’s movers and shakers in the art world, and this year we’re excited to add four new aficionados from Hong Kong to our online list of art collectors around Asia. First up is Evan Chow, managing partner of MCL Financial Group and managing director for CEG Capital. Respected locally and internationally as a collector and patron of contemporary art, Evan counts works by Frog King, Chris Huen Sin-kan, Alicja Kwade and Katherine Bernhardt, among many others, in his eclectic collection, much of which is displayed at his weekend bolthole…

3 YAN CHAI HOSPITAL CHARITY BALL “Dragon” is the theme of the Yan Chai Hospital Charity Ball, which will see 350 people gather inside the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt on March 3. Highlights of the night will include a series of live performances, a raffle and live and silent auctions, with all funds raised going to the Yan Chai Various Services Fund. 25 HONG KONG FEDERATION OF YOUTH GROUPS A CAPPELLA MUSICAL DINNER This year’s musical dinner will take place on March 25 at the Hong Kong Country Club, where diners will be entertained by Cluster, a group of Italian singers who have shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli; Upper Structure, a group from Boston’s Berklee College of Music; and Taiwan’s VOX. All funds raised at the dinner, sponsored…

Dreaming of far-flung places and exotic beaches? So are designers. Taking inspiration from what seems like every corner of the world, the spring/summer 2019 collections are ripe with tribal prints on glittering bags, thanks to Saint Laurent, patchwork patterns from Coach 1941 and beautiful jacquard fabrics from that purveyor of prints Etro. Silk patterns of the East found their way onto platform Vara shoes at Salvatore Ferragamo, while feathers, wood and tassels form the basis of many statement accessories. Whatever your bucket-list destination this year, make sure to check it off in style.…

The brainchild of British-Singaporean designer Chelsea Scott-Blackhall, Dzojchen (pronounced doh-jen) was born in 2013 out of Scott-Blackhall’s desire to create a line that captured the contrasting cultures of her heritage. As a result, her menswear collections are often polished yet playful, with refined tailoring used to create slick silhouettes as a base for graphic patterns and clashing colours. Over the years, Dzojchen has graced the runways of Paris, New York, Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore, and actor Chadwick Boseman (aka Black Panther) wore the brand’s wool bomber on his Time magazine cover last year. Now Dzojchen boasts fans across both hemispheres, thanks to its creative suiting. The latest collection, named Teddy Boy, features red suits in inflated houndstooth print, a camouflage jacket, and trousers with a silvery sheen, some even with…

The season of fresh blooms and garden parties has finally officially returned, and what better way to switch up that neutral palette you’ve been donning all winter long by letting the colours out to play? Nothing signals the arrival of spring quite like a peachy glow, and with all the rose-tinted cheeks spotted across the spring/summer shows, designers have evidently brought the garden to the runway—or at least created the just-back-from-the-Maldives gleam without the UV. Take Giorgio Armani, which had shimmery blush swooped all the way up to models’ eyelids for a fresh-faced look, while Ralph Lauren opted for an understated variation with an orange-coral shade doubling as bronzer dabbed across cheekbones. Fancy some extra oomph? Take cues from Hellessy, which gave models an almost-sunburnt treatment with cherry-red lipstick pressed…

Once a year, Hong Kong gets a tremendous creative boost when Art Basel, along with the vast array of exhibitions during Art Week, stimulates the public interest in visual arts. But once the whirlwind week is over, the spotlight on international art continues to shine brightly, thanks to patrons like the Global Group, which are keen to support the city’s ever-evolving art scene year-round. Founded by Hong Kong-born businessman and philanthropist Johnny Hon, the Global Group is set on building a broader, more inclusive creative culture in the city. Here, it has a two-fold mission: to provide a unique platform for Hong Kong audiences to view art from different cultures, while enriching minds and inspiring audiences with fresh creative and cultural perspectives. Through a series of partnerships and collaborations with…

distinctive sophistication emanates from a timepiece made by a jewellery brand. Every aspect of its design is carefully considered—from the contour of the bezel and shape of the crown right down to the integration of the strap—and presented with such finesse that it feels as if the timepiece is part watch, part meticulously polished jewel. Boléro, Chaumet’s latest model, embodies this aesthetic. Its name was taken from Maurice Ravel’s celebrated piece of music of the same name, which he wrote for the Russian dancer Ida Rubinstein. “[The late choreographer] Maurice Béjart also created an exceptional piece of dance for this composition—20 minutes of very dramatic, powerful and intense dancing,” says Jean-Marc Mansvelt, the CEO of Chaumet. “The crescendo of the Boléro, the choreography, the round table on which the principal…

GRAND STAIRCASE Created by Charles de Nocé in the 18th century and altered many times up to 1894, the mansion’s central staircase had lost its status as a focal point of the house. But thanks to meticulous refurbishment, it has been restored to its former glory. It is impossible to walk up the sweeping stairs without thinking of the fascinating characters who have preceded you over the centuries. As in the homes of the French aristocracy, this is where portraits of members of different generations are displayed, alongside the many awards received by Frédéric and Louis Boucheron. GRAND SALON The Louis XV-style walnut panelling Frédéric Boucheron installed in his main salon in 1893 has been restored in full for the first time. The beautiful room feels particularly stylish, thanks to…

Rosewood Luang Prabang’s guest experience manager used to live in a cave. For one year Sommai Saiyavong undertook a silent retreat in a rocky hideaway high in the mountains above the former royal capital of Laos. In his quest for enlightenment, the 29-year-old did not speak, read, write or communicate in any way, existing in total isolation, sustained only by donations of sticky rice and fruit from local villagers. This spiritual solitude was part of Saiyavong’s training to become a Buddhist monk, an apprenticeship he started in a monastery when he was only 12. Rosewood Luang Prabang’s managing director, Elias Pertoft, first encountered this devout young Buddhist in late 2017, several months before his property was due to open. The two men were living very different lives. Saiyavong’s austere existence…

Fashion is out and interiors are in for Alice Keswick, the founder of fashion label Wondaland, and it’s proving a fruitful choice. Since the former model and fashion designer turned her creative hand to interiors, she has worked on properties for Merlin and Laura Swire on The Peak and in Shek O, and on Nick Buckley Wood’s colonial mansion on Chatham Path, Mid-Levels. But it’s in her own home that her distinctive creative talent shines brightest. “My style is quite English eccentric with a bit of art deco,” says Alice. And walking into her house on The Peak—which she shares with husband Archie Keswick, heir to Jardine Matheson, and their two daughters, Coco and Grace—is much more like entering a cosy home in England than your typical Hong Kong abode,…

1 SAFE HANDS It’s a 31-metre-tall sculpture in the centre of Toronto installed at the end of 2018. You’ll see endless Instagrams of people pretending to be Samson [the biblical figure who destroyed a temple by pushing two pillars apart]. This was an experiment in crushing tubes. I wanted each one of them to be different. The material is stainless steel. The way it reflects the building across the street is an effect I never predicted. THE BEST WAY TO MAKE SURE YOU DO SOMETHING DIFFERENTLY IS TO TRY AND DO EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID LAST TIME 2 METAL I spend a lot of time working with metal because I’m not a craftsman. With wood you need to be a craftsman. Metal’s more forgiving. You can hammer it, cut it,…

PRIVATE VIEWINGS By invitation only Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 2pm to 8pm Thursday, March 28, 2019, 1pm to 5pm Friday, March 29, 2019, Noon to 1pm Saturday, March 30, 2019, Noon to 1pm VERNISSAGE Thursday, March 28, 2019, 5pm to 9pm PUBLIC DAYS Friday, March 29, 2019, 1pm to 8pm Saturday, March 30, 2019, 1pm to 8pm Sunday, March 31, 2019, 11am to 6pm VENUE AND TICKETING Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai Tel: 2582 8888 Tickets: 3128 8288; hkticketing.com…

When I get to Art Basel in Hong Kong … I’ll go to see Nova Contemporary’s solo presentation of the Burmese artist Moe Satt, who I have worked with previously at TS1, my art initiative in Yangon. I’ll also go to New York Gallery Matthew Marks, which is coming to the fair for the first time. They’re hosting a special presentation of works by Ellsworth Kelly, whose art is rarely seen in Asia. I can’t miss … Simon Lee Gallery’s lunch at Yung Kee. This year the dinner I’m most looking forward to is one being hosted by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, who is going to be cooking from his yet-to-be-released cookbook, Bastard Kitchen. To stretch my mind … I’ll attend artist Zhang Peili’s talk at Asia Art Archive. When I…

ART CENTRAL No longer the new kid on the block, the Art Central fair returns this year with shows presented by 107 international galleries. Curator Kwok Ying will once again curate the fair’s Projects sector, which features large-scale installations, while 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art from Sydney has devised an exciting programme of performance art. The Asia Society presents the fair’s debates and discussions. Don’t miss Hong Kong gallery Over The Influence’s group presentation of leading street artists from around the world, including Cleon Peterson, Invader, Vhils, Shepard Fairey and more. March 27 to 31. Central Harbourfront Event Space, 2174 0322. artcentralhongkong.com ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW This hotel art fair returns for its 14th edition, showcasing over 2,500 artworks, including paintings, sculpture and photography, in 85 of the…

SATORU AOYAMA Using an old Singer sewing machine as his primary tool, Satoru Aoyama embroiders intricate designs onto vintage prints whose subject matter could range from a simple street scene to colourful textiles being sewn to a world map. The meticulous manner in which he executes his foregrounds draws attention to the unique brilliance of handiwork. DAYANITA SINGH Few photographers choose to transform their final output exclusively into books, as Dayanita Singh does. These “book objects”—crossovers between book, art object, exhibition and catalogue—allow her to play not just with the image in question, but their interpretation through format, layout, sequencing and re-sequencing. RAQUEL ORMELLA Activism is at the centre of Raquel Ormella’s practice. The Australian artist uses multimedia to address social issues of all types, ranging from environmental to economic,…

ALAN LO Co-founder and executive director of the Classified Group, co-founder and chairman of the Design Trust and an art collector Hong Kong has seen some exciting developments in the art scene over the past 10 years but I feel that our city can do with more collector-driven spaces: private museums and art foundation projects. These don’t have to only be in the urban areas—they could be out in the New Territories where there’s more space to build facilities that can host things such as artist residencies or house large public art. CLAIRE HSU-VUCHOT Co-founder of the Asia Art Archive We need a complete overhaul of the education system where art, creativity and deeper thinking takes centre stage, where artists are part of the teaching faculty and where art is…

Joyce Wang is standing over a flower-shaped Concertina Chair by Raw Edges, a piece from Louis Vuitton’s new Objets Nomades collection, inside the Central Magistracy building at Tai Kwun. In just a few weeks this building will play host to Louis Vuitton’s exhibition of that very collection, for which Joyce is designing the scenography. But you wouldn’t know it today. Before our cover shoot, the Central Magistracy was empty, the wooden floorboards and white walls awaiting Joyce’s magical, transformative touch. The renowned interior designer has an appreciation for luxury fashion, with a penchant for outfits with avant-garde silhouettes and clean, architectural lines. But Joyce prefers to work behind the scenes, which means you’ll often find her in her uniform of a crisp shirt and trousers. Heels? Don’t even think about…

AUSPICIOUS INDECISION Which superstitious scion has been driving his corporate team crazy? A fortune teller apparently warned him that the year of the pig would be especially trying, so he’s been making drastic changes to the year’s business plan almost daily, leaving his staff very frustrated. SIBLING RIVALRY Chinese New Year might be a time for family gatherings, but these siblings can’t stand to be in the same room any more. The patriarch has always encouraged healthy competition among his children, but the rivalry has escalated to the point where family get-togethers are too hot to handle. No love lost, just lai see. NEED FOR SPEED This young celebrity, who is married with children, is known for his love of cars and enjoys nothing more than putting the pedal to…

Social media has shone a spotlight on emerging fashion capitals outside Paris, New York and Milan in recent years, and Copenhagen, thanks to the rise of "Scandi-style," is fast becoming a new favourite. Saks Potts, founded by Cathrine Saks and Barbara Potts in 2014, is based in the Danish capital and has garnered a loyal following among celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for statement outerwear. In a country where cold weather dominates most of the year, the founders wanted to take a more playful approach to jackets, often opting for punchy colours and graphic prints that transcend the trend of the month and work from year to year. For the latest collection, titled Olympia, athletes serve as their main inspiration, with down jackets drenched in sunset hues…

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Sarah Burton’s collection celebrated women through portrayals of different rites of passage, from birth and sisterhood to marriage and mourning. There were white wedding dresses and christening gowns, delicately embroidered lace poplin ensembles and leather lace corseted dresses. Tough, layered jewellery, designed like heirlooms and keepsakes, added to the nostalgia. BALENCIAGA To get to the runway, guests walked through a tunnel of moving-image LED-screens created by digital artist Jon Rafman, who Demna Gvasalia discovered at Art Basel. The show itself was a graduation from streetwear, through which Gvasalia rose to fame at Vetements, presenting sophisticated power dressing, including structured shoulders, oversized tailoring and even blanket dresses covered with plenty of logos in various fonts. Vintage silhouettes were given a futuristic spin with the use of bold colours such…

JAQUET DROZ The Swiss brand enriches its collection of automaton Bird Repeater watches, an exceptional line it started in 2012, this time with hand-engraved birds placed in a lush tropical setting that has been micro-painted in vibrant colours. This piece can only be fully appreciated, though, when the minute repeater is activated, which triggers the peacock’s tail to open and close as a toucan emerges from the palm leaves to open its beak, followed by flying dragonflies at 9 o’clock—a mesmerising sequence that lasts for more than 12 seconds. ULYSSE NARDIN In a collaboration with comic book artist Milo Manara, Ulysse Nardin has created a set of erotic timepieces with micro-painted dials that narrate a love story between a mermaid called Ulyssa and a human named Nadia. There are 10…

Aloke and Suchitra Lohia’s business acumen has made headlines around the world. With his father and brother, Indian-born, Bangkok-based Aloke has transformed Indorama Ventures, also known as IVL, from a modest family business into a multibillion-dollar international corporation which today is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wool yarn and polyester. But what is less documented is how, while building their business, the family made it their mission to give back to the community. Soon after the launch of IVL’s philanthropic arm, the IVL Foundation, Aloke and Suchitra spoke to Ruth Shapiro, founder and chief executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society, about the causes they’re currently supporting and how they’re helping to build a brighter future. Ruth Shapiro: Indorama Ventures is a forward-thinking company in several…

The opening of the inaugural Taipei Dangdai international art fair was celebrated with a party—hosted by fair director Magnus Renfrew in collaboration with Taiwan Tatlerat Inge’s Bar & Grill at the Taipei Marriott Hotel. The VIPs and art collectors present enjoyed a range of entertainment, including a laser installation by Macau-born, Taipei-based contemporary artist Kou Tak-leong titled Revealing Lines—Light Art, and a dynamic crossover dance and music performance choreographed by B.Dance’s Benson Tsai. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/events…

While we were making this magazine, the Marie Kondo phenomenon swept the world. Suddenly everyone, from our editorial team in Hong Kong to museum curators in New York and artists in London, were turning their houses inside out, rediscovering and re-evaluating belongings they had long forgotten. Is it worth keeping this sketchbook? Does this watercolour—in Kondo-speak—spark joy? With these conversations unfolding in countless homes, it feels fortuitous that our cover star is Do Ho Suh, a Korean artist who has spent his career exploring how our emotions become wrapped up in the objects we surround ourselves with, and how our memories are embedded in the walls of our houses. “My work has always been about my homes,” Suh reveals in our cover story, on page 34, where he reflects on…

When I get to Art Basel in Hong Kong … I’ll head straight to the booth of 47 Canal, a gallery from New York. They work with an artist that I’ve been looking at for the past two years, so I wonder if they’ll bring her works to Hong Kong. I can’t tell you which artist—I don’t want anyone to get to her work before me. Outside the fair … I’ll go to M+’s show, Noguchi for Danh Vo: Counterpoint. When I need to refuel … I’ll go to Duddell’s. I always like their char siu pork and during Art Week they always host special events, which I’m very excited about. To stretch my mind … I’ll attend Asia Art Archive’s programme of talks. Looking for a nightcap? Head to…

When I get to Art Basel in Hong Kong … First I’ll visit my own piece in the UBS VIP Lounge. I’ve been commissioned by UBS to design a series of interactive sculptures called Nexus, which are powered by global air quality data collected by UBS Evidence Lab. Then I’ll go to SCAI The Bathhouse’s booth—I really like their SCAI Park in Tokyo. Outside the fair … I’m also involved in another innovative show called Weave, which is being hosted by Loupe at PMQ. If you’re in that part of town, I’d also recommend H Queen’s. There’s a variety of galleries there, including David Zwirner. To stretch my mind … I’m going on the Heritage Is Innovation guided tour of Haw Par Mansion hosted by the Design Trust. When I…

On paper, Apartment A at 348 West 22nd Street is indistinguishable from thousands of other flats in New York. There’s one long corridor linking a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living room. Two huge bay windows in the lounge are a clear highlight, while estate agents would surely gloss over the poky, windowless kitchen. But seen in person, Apartment A is unlike any home you’ve ever visited. It’s not made of bricks and mortar but ghostly sheets of translucent polyester. In a matter of hours, one person could fold up all the rooms and squeeze the entire house into a suitcase. “You can bring it with you wherever you go,” explains Do Ho Suh, gesturing at the wafer-thin fabric hanging in New York’s Brooklyn Museum. “These days people move around so…

YES NO IN THE SAME WAY that dating apps were treated with caution when they first emerged, using Instagram as a sales platform, particularly for art, is still frowned upon by some. But this is fast changing, and it will soon become the norm. Recently a study revealed that over 50 per cent of art collectors who use Instagram have bought art through the app. Many leading collectors, most notably megastar and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, have become seasoned experts in discovering artists and buying art on Instagram. Nowadays it is common practice for collectors to buy an artwork unseen—I have bought many pieces after seeing an image alone. In a truly global and fast-moving market, and particularly if you don’t work full-time in the art world, it’s often impossible to…