Creativity chat: M+ with M21

Topics ranging from career development to virtual travel and gardening therapy were covered in online conversations with speakers from the arts and culture field. The chats were designed to help young people cope with future challenges and each speaker shared a unique perspective on life. This multi-episode series was co-presented by HKFYG’s Media21 and M+, the West Kowloon Cultural District museum destined to open later this year. Stories of personal experiences of the “new normal” created by the pandemic were fascinating to hear.

Becoming the person of your dreams

Well-loved singer-songwriter, Serrini, with lyricist, Chow Yiu-fai, reflected on meeting personal goals and reaching for the stars

Media21: HKFYG’s multi-media hub

Established in 2008 and providing extensive media support and educational activities, Media21 has its own in-house professional team for design and production. Over 200 programmes produced by them have been broadcast via social media and on TV channels, including Hong Kong Open TV. The goal of Media21, also known as M21, is to make an impact by offering a wide range of content-rich media experience for youth, families and schools, in attractive, popular styles.

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Some highlights

Learning from plants

Trevor Yeung, a local artist, with Wy Lee and Ryan Hui, two local ceramicists from the Toki Nashiki Studio, spoke about their love of plants and the therapeutic side of gardening.

Virtual travel and passion for adventure

Stephen Wong, local artist and Dr Wong Kimfan, university lecturer, discussed online options for visiting foreign parts while at home.

What makes a multi-talented designer?

Renatus Wu and Adonian Chan, both local designers, exchange views on the inspiration behind successful work.

What is M+?

This new museum is due to open its doors towards the end of 2021 after more than a decade in the making. It will focus on 20th and 21st century visual culture from a Hong Kong perspective but with global scope. Administered by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, a HKSARG agency, the goal, as its name implies, is to be more than a museum. The building has 17,000 sq m of exhibition space and includes 33 galleries and three cinemas. An eye-catching spiral staircase leads visitors to a rooftop garden overlooking the harbour.