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Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture*Hong Kong
2019(UABB*HK 2019)
Invitation for Curatorial Proposal
Co-Organizers:
Organizing Institutions
Co-Organizers:
1. The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
2. Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)
3. Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)
4. Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale Organizer Committee (Shenzhen)
Objectives To present a biannual exhibition for the enrichment of urban environment
and cultural life To arouse wider public interest in issues on art, design, architecture and
urban planning of Hong Kong To create a platform for critical and intellectual dialogues for professionals
in Hong Kong, China and worldwide To facilitate channels for cultural exchange between Hong Kong and
Shenzhen, as well as other cities in China and Asia To nurture local and young professionals for the development of Hong
Kong’s creative industry and local brands To promote creativity amongst Hong Kong students and youth through
participation To create favorable environment for the research and making of visionary
art and architectural works in an exhibition context
HKSZ 2007 (9 Jan. – 15 Mar. 2008)Opening GOH
Chief Executive Donald Tsang
Exhibition Venue
Former Central Police Station Compound, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Theme Refabricating City 再織城市
Exhibits In total - 83Overseas - 30%
Curator Lead Curator – Weijen WangCo-curators – Martin Fung, Thomas Chung, Grace Cheng and Stephen Chan
Activities Forum, school tours, guided tours, etc.
No. of visitors
70,000
HKSZ 2009 (4 Dec. 2009 – 27 Feb. 2010)Opening GOH
Chief Secretary Henry Tang
Exhibition Venue
West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
Theme City Mobilization: Bring Your Own Biennale 城市動員:自備雙年展
Exhibits In total – 70Overseas – 35%
Curator Chief Curator – Marisa YiuCurators – Alan Lo, Frank Yu and Eric Schuldenfrei
Activities Forum, school tours, planting event, yoga event
No. of visitors
80,000
HKSZ 2011-12 (15 Feb. – 23 Apr. 2012)Opening GOH
Chief Secretary Stephen Lam
Exhibition Venue
Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Theme Tri-ciprocal Cities: The Time, The Place, The People三相城市: 時間, 空間, 人間
Exhibits In Total – 56Overseas – 30%
Curator Chief Curators - Gene K King, Anderson LeeCurators- Julia Lau, Tris Kee
Activities Forum, workshops, guided tours, film screenings
No. of visitors
150,000
UABBHK 2013 (11 Dec. 2013 – 23 Feb. 2014)Opening GOH Chief Executive CY Leung
Exhibition Venue
East Kowloon, Kwun Tong
Theme Urban Edge城市邊緣
Exhibits In Total – 78Overseas – 30%
Curator Chief Curators- Colin FournierCurators- Allen Poon, Chris Gee, Jo Lo, Joshua Lau, Juliana Kei, Tat Lam, Travis Bunt
Activities Lecture, Forum, Workshop, Guided Tour, Film Screening, Performance and other community events
No. of visitors 150,000
Opening GOH Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary of HKSAR
Exhibition Venue
Kowloon Park & Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
Theme VISIONS 2050 - Lifestyle and the City2050 活在我城
Exhibits In Total – 61
Curator Chief Curators- Christine HawleyCurators- Sarah Lee, Roger Wu, Yutaka Yano, Paolo Zaide
Activities Seminar and Forums, Education Programmes and Workshops, Guided Tour, Film Screening, and other community events
No. of visitors 150,000
UABBHK 2015 (11 Dec. 2015 – 28 Feb. 2016)
UABBHK 2017 (12 Dec. 2017 – 11 Feb. 2018)Opening GOH Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for
Administration of HKSAR
Mr. Yang HONG, Standing Committee Member of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Director of UABB SZ Organizing Committee
Exhibition Venue 8 highly accessible vacant or shared urban locations and cultural hubs in Hong Kong
Theme City Smarts: Density 2.0 城市執生: 「留得青山在」的傳奇
Exhibits In Total - 27
Curator Chief Curators- Dr. Chan Lai KiuCurators- Mr. Jeffery Wong, Mr. Tony Ip, Dr. Fai Au, Mr. Allen Poon, Ms. Fanny Ang and Ms. Sunnie Lau
Activities Workshops, Performances and Screenings, Guided Tours, Symposiums, Street Carnival
No. of visitors 200,600+
Exhibition Opening December 2019
http://www.szhkbiennale.org/
UABB (Shenzhen) 2019
UABB(HK)2019Steering Committee (SC)Co-ChairpersonsProfessor Bernard Lim, BBS, JP (HKIABF Director)Ms. Alice Yeung (HKIABF Director)
MembersMr. Li Kwok Hing Felix (HKIABF Chairman & HKIA Vice President)Mr. Chan Chak Bun Benny (HKIABF Vice Chairman &
HKIA Honorary Treasurer)Mr. Ng Wing Shun Anthony Vincent (HKIABF Director &
HKIA Immediate Past President)Mr. Lawrence Chau Yat Cheung (HKIP Vice President)Ms. Rebecca Wong (HKIP Council Member)Mr. Karr Yip (HKDA Chairman)Ms. Catherine Cheung (HKDA Vice Chairman)Mr. Chan Cho Sing Joel Ms. Chau Kei Yun AthenaMs. Chan Suk Fun Mary Mr. Chan Sze Chung Peter Mr. Timothy Cheng Mr. Cheung Man Ching Anthony Ms. Cheung Sui Han Suanne Mr. Ching Yuk Yu Eugene
Professor Chung Wang Leung Thomas Mr. Fu Chin Shing Ivan Ms. Fung Yin Suen Ada Mr. Kung Yick Ho Alvin Mr. Kwok Wing Shing Vincent Mr. Leung Lok Yiu RockDr. Eunice Mak Mr. Siu Kwok Kin Stanley Mr. Tsang Lok Hin Kenneth Mr. Tseng Yen Wei WilliamMr. Wong Wai Hou Zachary Mr. Yip Cheung On Alvin Mr. So Kwok Kin Professor Wang Wei Jen Mr. Jeffrey WongRepresentatives of Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Organizing Committee
Exhibition Period
Dec. 2019– Feb. 2020
UABB(HK)2019
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueCity Gallery
G/F Exhibition Area
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueWest Kowloon Cultural District
M+ Pavilion
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueXiqu Centre
Atrium
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Polytechnic University - Jockey Club Innovation Tower
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Polytechnic University – Podium
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueCity University of Hong Kong
Curator will need to consider, source and inspect other possible venues asalternative/ satellite back-up if the application of the above mentioned potentialvenues is not successful.
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Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre Academic 3
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHKDI - d-mart (G/Floor, Tower C)
d-mart provides a 1,040 square metre venue for showcasing the breadth of design generated by or associated with HKDI. Open to the public, the venue hosts exhibition, trade- and industry-related events and displays of student work
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHKDI – A002 – 003 Function Room
UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Science Park
Grand Hall
Atrium Link
Exhibition Hall & Function Hall
UABB(HK)2019Exhibition Budget (The budget below is for reference only. Actual amount is subject to the approved budget from CSI)
*The budget is for reference only. Actual amount is subject to the approvedbudget from CSI
Cost Items Maximum Budget Allowed
Venue setting (including venue construction setup and maintenance, security service, license and copy right applications, cleaning service, dismantling and waste disposal and insurance)
HK$738,000
Exhibits(including all production and onsite installation costs)
HK$2,300,000
Opening and Closing events HK$176,000
Forum/symposium/workshops/educational and cultural events(Venue Decoration, AV Equipment, setting and symposium proceeding)
HK$100,000
Publicity (including PR consultant and event organizer, press conference, website, printed media, publication, promotional materials, photographer/video maker, advertisement and documentation)
HK$910,000
Guest Invitation (including flight, accommodation and transportation of guest speakers)
HK$76,000
Transportation (including temporal storage, local transportation and transportation of Shenzhen exhibits)
HK$139,000
Total HK$4,439,000
UABB(HK)2019UABB(HK)2019 Project Milestone
Milestones Tentative TimeframeCharting Period
Identify Site(s), Budget Planning, Fund Raising November 2018 - April 2020
Open Call for Curatorial Proposal November 2018 - February 2019Appointment of Curator February 2019
Action PeriodCurator in Action and UABBHK 2019 Steering Committee to oversee March - December 2019
Review and approve final Curatorial Proposal and exhibits by Steering Committee March 2019
Press Conference November 2019
Exhibition PeriodOfficial Opening Ceremony December 2019Public Exhibition and Tour December 2019 - February 2020Cultural and Educational events December 2019 - February 2020
UABB(HK)2019Selection Criteria of Curatorial Proposal
Fulfill the project aims Response to the Bi-City setting of the Biennale Proposal feasibility Experience in curatorship Quality and merit of the Exhibits Budget
Ms. Elaine Tsang / Mr. Ken TsangHKIA Secretariat19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong KongTel.: 2805 7335 / 2805 7372Email: [email protected]
Contact of the Organizer
UABB(HK)2019
Q & A