1a space

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1a space is an independent art space, known as one of the oldest experimental art venues, in Hong Kong.[1] Founded by a group of Hong Kong cultural workers, the space was first opened in Oil Street in 1998,[2][3][4] which marked the beginning of Hong Kong's first artists' village[1] and relocated to Cattle Depot Artist Village[5] in 2001.

One of the co-founders mentioned that the name was derived from the KMB Route 1A bus route.[1]

Over the past two decades, 1a space has organized more than 160 exhibitions and has been considered as one of the longest-living incubators for contemporary artists in Hong Kong.[6] The founding members include artists Choi Yan-chi, Howard Chan, and Hiram To.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Lee, Christie (2019-01-28). "Local Art: Like its Namesake Bus Line, 1a Space is Quintessentially Hong Kong". Zolima City Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  2. ^ "1aspace:又來一個藝術空間" (PDF). Ming Pao. 1998-10-22. pp. c8. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  3. ^ "穿上玻璃鞋的新文化村" (PDF). Sing Tao Daily. 1998-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. ^ "建立香港蘇豪區的契機" (PDF). HK Commercial Daily. 1998-11-08. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  5. ^ "LCQ15: Cattle Depot Artist Village". GovHK. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  6. ^ Ng, Mary. "Vol. 2 Ng Yin Mary - SWOT analysis on 1a Space Hong Kong". Journal of Theatrex Asia.