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A Night at the Museum of Art with Andy Warhol

07 Mar 2013

 

You are cordially invited to attend the opening of “A Night at the Museum of Art with Andy Warhol”, an innovative programme co-organised by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMA), on March 8 (Friday), 2013 at 8pm.

HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui and Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Mrs Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee will attend the opening of the event and talk to the guests and students.

As a sequel of “A Night at the Science Museum” in November 2011, “A Night at the Museum of Art with Andy Warhol” this year will provide an opportunity for secondary school students to join a special guided tour of the “Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal” exhibition, attend lectures and participate in Andy Warhol themed workshops.   Ten workshops featuring silk screening, dance, album cover, media, photography, fashion, instant photography, science, cinematography and windows display will be facilitated by well-known professionals for students to gain an intensive learning experience about art, pop culture and creativity through out the night.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: March 8 (Friday) to March 9 (Saturday)
Programme rundown: 
8:15pm Opening Ceremony
8:45pm Guided Tours and Group Discussion/ Talks
11:45pm Refreshment Break
12:30am Workshops
1:45am Concert
2:30am Movie/ Free Time
5:15am Breakfast
6:00am Workshops
7:15am Rounding Up
Venue:  Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Media registration counter will be located at the 1/F entrance of the Art Museum. Please register and obtain your pass before entering the Museum. 

For media enquiries, please contact HKU Communications and Public Affairs Office, Knowledge Exchange Officer Ms Julie Chu tel: 2859 2437 email: juliechu@hku.hk