Hong Kong wrap

Art scene review. Dropping into Hong Kong for ten days after a sleepy Melbourne winter is a shock to the system, particularly if arriving at night when it's still nearly 30 degrees and very humid. The saturation of neon signs and advertising images, combined with the frenetic pace and emphasis on high technology---from super-efficient transport systems to the latest digital consumables---make Hong Kong a model global metropolis of the 21st century. In recent years, Hong Kong's vibrant art scene has begun to attract much international attention, particularly independent spaces such as Para/Site and 1aspace with their continuing exchange programs and conferences (later this year) on international artist-run spaces