hk prize is an annual event that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion through the power of art. Artists are invited to showcase the kaleidoscope of human experiences through their creations, unrestricted by medium. This year, the award received over 900 entries from Hong Kong-based artists and designers. The shortlisted works are now on display at Goethe-Institut Hong Kong and Black Box Studio.
HK prize winners include Pakistani artist Noormah Jamal, whose acrylic-on-canvas work called Did the Seed Grow? features two figures sitting with vacant expressions. The piece explores the power of human imagination and the impact of the world on one’s psyche. Another work, titled A Moment of Silence, features a woman sitting on a bench under a tree. The painting draws on the artist’s memories of her childhood and the importance of nature.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Hong Kong Film Awards celebrated excellence in cinema on Sunday night. The top prize, the golden bauble for best film, went to the police thriller Port of Call, which nabbed eight prizes in total. Other winners included action choreographer Donnie Yen for his cops-and-robbers flick Raging Fire, which won best director and best action scene. The awards ceremony was held for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020 and honoured films from both that year and 2021. Veteran actor Sammo Hung won a lifetime achievement award, while actress Jessie Li and singer Aaron Kwok were among the recipients of acting prizes.