Taikoo Place The Mag December Issue 2016

DEC 2016

THE MAG

Where did you grow up?

In England, Iran, and Hong Kong. I went to junior school and secondary schools in Hong Kong. Then, I won a tennis scholarship to university in the States and went there for a year before I returned to Hong Kong – where I have been ever since.

You were a pro tennis player. What was that like?

I played tennis all the time from about the age of four years old. I started in England, then Iran, then Hong Kong. It was hard to make friends at school because as soon as the bell rang for the end of the day, I was out of there and down on the tennis courts. I was so young when I played my first tournament in Hong Kong that I didn’t even know what the word “seeded” meant. I asked my father, a keen tennis player himself, and he said it meant “very good”! I reached the finals and then went up through the ranks through the Hong Kong Tennis Association Junior Pro Programme which was very good – still is.

I then represented Hong Kong in the juniors from the age of 11, and then the Davis Cup for about 10 years and travelled Asia, played at Junior Wimbledon, Junior US Open, Junior French Open. Had some reasonable wins and was ranked number one in doubles and within the top five as a junior at various times.

INTERVIEW WITH COLIN GRANT

CEO of The Pure Group From a single yoga studio in Hong Kong with just two teachers in 2002, the Pure Group has today grown to over 20 world-class facilities. Sooni Shroff-Gander speaks to Colin Grant, founder and CEO.

So what happened?

To make it a full time career, 100 per cent of the time, I had to feel I would be in the top 30 in the world, and I just didn’t think I’d get there. My dad always reminds me that Stefan Edberg, with whom I was hitting balls one day, said that I’d reach the top 30 in the world – and that’s from the guy who was ranked number one in the world at the time. He’d just won Wimbledon. But easier said than done! I gave up a few years after that; you have to travel 40 weeks of the year, it’s a huge commitment and it just wasn’t my gig.

Any regrets?

None. Absolutely none. I still love tennis. I made some great friendships.

I played as much as I wanted to and I got the most out of it. I’m very comfortable with the decision as it was the right one. Tennis played a huge part in my life; it moulded my character and personality. It still does play a huge part of my life. I play every week with Bruce Rockowitz, who’s been playing with me since I was 15 years old. So we go way back and he’s my partner in the Pure Group.

I learned so much from tennis that has made me who I am and my company what it is: a work ethic, passion, doing what I believe in and loving what I do.

What drew you to open a Yoga studio in 2002 – so much ahead of the rest of the pack?

I was on holiday in Whistler with Bruce [Rockowitz] and we couldn’t play golf because it was raining. A friend suggested we try a yoga class and I thought to myself: “I don’t do yoga, I’m a gym guy! I need to bench press my body weight and feel good about it.” But we ended up doing that yoga class and although I had always been so active and always appreciated the benefits of a workout, this was different. I came out of that class and thought, “This is good.” The next day wasn’t raining but I cancelled golf and did another yoga class. It appealed to me emotionally, and when I returned to Hong Kong I missed yoga, both physically and mentally.

everyone’s mind globally and in Asia. It’s not just people staying fit; it’s about diet, it’s meditation, health, it’s all of that. Yoga as a result has become less asanas and more meditation and pranayama and we’re bringing more people to it.

How did you come up with the name “Pure”?

We had a list and one of them was PURE. So we picked that and said yep, we can do Pure Yoga, and then we can do Pure Fitness, and then Pure this and that… and okay, we were done.

Why did you choose to open Pure in Taikoo Place?

We opened Pure Yoga at Lincoln House in November 2007. It’s been doing very well and gave us the confidence to open Pure Fitness in Taikoo Place.

How was your idea received initially?

People would come up and say to me: “So, you’re opening a yoga studio?

But no one here practices yoga”. I’d say: “It’s amazing! Try it!” We were lucky. We got it right and everything just fell into place. People always said, “But it might not work.” I always said, “Yes, it might not, but there’s only one way to find out!”

Location is everything. We opened Pure Fitness here at PCCW Tower in 2016 and it took us five years to find it. We haven’t yet closed a location because we want to deal with strategic landlords – landlords like Swire Properties, who understand that as a part of this development in Quarry Bay, their office tenants and residents need something like this.

What makes Pure so successful (you have diversified with nood food, Pure Apparel and Pure Fitness)?

We loved it, we believed in it, and it has never been a job. I’m lucky because I love what I do. To me it’s not a job. The rest is an evolution of the yoga – a natural extension of that is fitness centres, very complementary as it all ties into the lifestyle. The whole idea of “wellness” is so much on

It’s not only a question of rent, it’s a question of stability, understanding our services, a long lease – 10 years or we walk.

We’re looking at 30,000 square feet in Hong Kong. It’s not only about the rent. We’ve walked away if it didn’t feel right – you can’t afford to be emotional.

Has the Asian fitness scene reached saturation point yet?

This is just the beginning! In Hong Kong, about 4 per cent of the population have an active gym membership; in the US it’s about 20 per cent; in China it is probably 0.1 per cent and growing. So the potential is huge. This is just the beginning. I feel so lucky to be in something that has a 30 to 40-year horizon.

So are you a businessman or a yogi?

Both! I need to be a bit of both. Part of the success lies in my being a bit of both. When you have a business, you can’t just be a yogi; but the flip side is that if I wasn’t a yogi, I wouldn’t make the right decisions for the business. If one day the business is absolutely amazing, I don’t do somersaults; if it is a bit quiet, that’s okay. So – half businessman, half yogi!

Favourite eatery in Hong Kong?

I love Café Grey in the Upper House. The level of service, the food, and the view. They have a fantastic wine list. It’s just fantastic.

With so much going on, how do you relax?

I still do yoga and I prefer it to the gym. For me, it is a physical and emotional experience that is just amazing. I love the hot vinyasa yoga, which clears my head as much as it gets rid of the physical aches and pains.

Social tennis, hikes, golf, three dogs. But now with a newborn and a toddler, things change.

What’s new on the horizon for Pure?

We’re integrating everything online and on an app. Workshops, yoga sessions, wellness, health, fitness, loyalty programmes… there’s so much we can do. We have 16 locations in Hong Kong and we’re continuing to grow.

Meditation classes, on the app and in the

studios, we’re giving those a bigger push. As the students progress and evolve from the physical, they go from three classes a day – yes, some do! – to the pranayama and breathing side of yoga.

We’ve just launched Small Group Privates in Pure Yoga too, with an extra fee but you can bring your friends and family.

We’ll soon introduce Small Group Training to Pure Fitness in 2017, offering circuit-based training up to 12 people. It’s great for community building.

Do you have any words of wisdom for young entrepreneurs?

If you believe in it and yourself, you’ll get there. We didn’t make money for four years, but I wasn’t worried; I knew we’d do it, I knew we’d get there. You have to believe in yourself. But, like in tennis, if you’re overconfident and cocky, you’ll fail. If you have no confidence, you’ll fail.

It’s the same with business.

Photography by Michaela Giles

10 NIFTY GADGETS for Any Christmas Wishlist

For anyone who's looking for something a bit more singular this holiday season.

It may be the most jubilant season of the year, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't relate with the stresses of Christmas gift-giving.

Holiday hampers and beauty sets are all well and good, but what's one to do when they're hankering for something a bit more remarkable? Whether you're on the buying or receiving end, this list of nifty gadgets offers something for everyone and every hobby. Ready the ribbons and wrapping paper; these gifts are to be a welcome addition under any tree this Christmas.

For any shutterbugs you know, the Anniversary Edition camera by Alpa will also serve the purpose of recording precious Christmas memories.

With this Champagne Bag by Berluti X Krug, you'll never show up to any party empty-handed again.

Make starry nights 100x better with the Ambassador telescope by Celestron.

These tops

by Foreverspin hail from Toronto and are a timeless gift for the child (or Inception-lover) in all of us.

Have wheels, will travel, especially with this Italian-designed bicycle by Montante.

This R4-30 limited edition integrated music system by Ruark Audio will be music to any audiophile's ears.

This American Elite Telecaster Thinline electric guitar by Fender is for any rocker (aspiring or otherwise) in your life.

One can never go wrong with wine -- or this Model Two wine system by Coravin.

Hit the road with the Scrambler by Vintage Electric Bikes for a taste of the adventurous life.

Add some extra pizzazz to your life with this Complication lighter

by ST Dupont.

This article was published in the Christmas supplement of the Dec 2016 issue of Hong Kong Tatler.

7 BEST WORKOUTS for your Best Self in 2017

Fitness is no longer about figures, it’s about fulfillment.

What with fitness being on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days, it’s hard to imagine a well-balanced life without the addition of some sweat-inducing activity involved. But there’s more to exercise than just sweating and gym selfies - in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong’s breakneck-speed lifestyle, any time spent on yourself should not only feel good, but be good for you. Here are our picks for the best places to work out for that shiny New Year's resolution goal.

Part Spa, Part Workout at Velocity Tech has found itself at the heart of many recent fitness trends, and Velocity is bringing the latest French innovation to Hong Kong with aqua-biking — a solo workout designed for women that is “effortlessly effective”. Combining fat-burning cardio activity with rejuvenating hydro massage jets, the aquabike studio is perfect for anyone looking for a restorative fitness experience.

Velocity Aquabike Studio, 14/F, OLIV, 15-21 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, velocitystudio.hk

Photo provided by Velocity Studios

Get Your Bounce On with BounceLimit

Photo provided by TOPFIT

Be at the Top of Your Game with TOPFIT

BounceLimit takes a new approach to the fitness train with workouts that heavily feature a childhood favourite—the trampoline. In its fitness-friendly incarnation, the bouncy apparatus is called a rebounder and boasts a wealthy list of benefits including stimulating lymphatic circulation, injury rehabilitation and increasing kinesthetic awareness. Rebounding at BounceLimit takes on a multitude of different forms with their array of classes featuring elements of TRX, martial arts, yoga or dance.

BounceLimit, 13/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, bouncelimit.com

Having dubbed itself Hong Kong’s premier fitness space, TOPFIT lives up to its name by devoting itself to a mantra of excellence. The private training gym promises to deliver results and support in equal measure, and is all about setting high standards for yourself—and breaking through them. With highly-qualified personal training sessions as well as small group classes on offer, consider TOPFIT if you’re looking to elevate your fitness game.

TOPFIT, 3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington St., Central, top-fit.com Photo provided by BounceLimit

Discover Hong Kong’s Latest Indoor Boot Camp Studio Recent years have seen the rise in popularity of boot camps—fitness challenges of varying high-intensity exercises designed to build strength and metabolism.

HIT45 offers their take by combining an energetic atmosphere and motivational instructors with 45 minutes of intensive workouts that take place on eco-friendly treadmills, which promise 30% more calories burned in addition to 80% less chance of injury—those sound like pretty good odds, don’t they?

HIT45, 1/F Abdoolally House, 20 Stanley Street, Central, hit45hk.com

Photo provided by HIT45

Experience Wellness in Every Aspect at Odinson A boutique fitness studio with a focus on health of both the mind and body, Odinson totes itself as a wellness hub with offerings of personal training and private or small group yoga classes. Their aim is to motivate you towards a holistic healthy lifestyle with a balance of weight training and yoga — the best of both worlds in one top-of-the-line, beautifully-lit studio.

Odinson, 11/F-12/F, 22 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, odinson.asia

Photo provided by Odinson

Let XYZ Take You On a Ride to Remember A spinning class like no other, XYZ promises to let you ride into a “superhuman trance”. An intense and immersive experience, workouts at XYZ takes place inside darkened rooms with heart-pumping and adrenaline-inducing beats. It’s just as therapeutic as it is demanding, allowing for a special kind of recharging cardio episode.

XYZ Central, 2/F, New World Tower II, 18 Queen's Road Central, Central, youarexyz.com XYZ CWB, 5/F, OLIV, 15 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, youarexyz.com

Photo provided by Pherform

Fitness for Her — A Little Bit of Everything at Pherform As a health and fitness studio created from a philosophy of empowering women to become their best selves, Pherform boasts the largest range of training modalities of any independent gym in Hong Kong—from metabolic conditioning to strength circuits, or from corrective exercise to pre- and post-natal classes. The diversity of the facility means there’s something for everyone, and all in a safe community dedicated to female wellness.

Pherform, 2/F, Man Cheung Building,15-17 Wyndham Street, Central, pherform.com

Photo provided by XYZ

Original article written by Jessie Ho for Hong Kong Tatler

FIND LOVE BUY:

The New Shopping Site You Need to Know Gemma Soames and Tamsin Bradshaw chat with us about the challenges of setting up a start-up, and how they're connecting Hong Kong to international luxury living.

Find Love Buy is the brainchild of former fashion features director at The Sunday Times in London, Gemma Soames, and the former editor of Hong Kong Home Journal, Tamsin Bradshaw. The shoppable magazine and website curate the best design, lifestyle and fashion products from around the world so that customers in Asia can click and buy what they love. Launched simultaneously with the “See now, buy now” movement – Find Love Buy is a new exciting shopping platform that lets you shop the world.

When did the company get started, and what inspired you?

Find Love Buy launched in full last month after over a year’s planning and development.

Both of us have had long careers in traditional media, and over the years we’ve both developed great relationships with and a passion for fabulous brands and designers.

We both became increasingly focused on what was happening with content and retail online, we saw an opportunity to really connect the two here in Hong Kong, and we went for it.

What was your biggest challenge in starting Find Love Buy? Our biggest challenge was probably time.

We both still write on a weekly basis for international publications, each of us has young families (three children under three between us), and carving out space in our week to dedicate to a startup was not easy, to begin with. However, over time we’ve learnt that it just has to take precedence.

Nothing fabulous ever happened by accident.

It also took us quite a while to find the right fit in terms of design and development.

We met with lots of people both here in Hong Kong and abroad, and we definitely had a couple of false starts. In the end,

Silk flowers by Amaranthine Blooms

we found Sena Wakabayashi and her firm Essentials, who were just brilliant at taking our idea and developing it alongside us as we grew. We learnt a lot from them during the development process, and we’re still learning from them now the site is up and running: we’re tweaking it as we go. Building a website is a process that doesn't really end.

How does Find Love Buy differ from other online shopping platforms?

Find Love Buy is a digital, shoppable magazine. We connect consumers with our personal edit of designers, products and brands – all of which we handpick to feature on our site. We are more than just a shopping platform – we provide people with tips, ideas and inspiration as well as access

to the products they need to make it happen.

We find it, you love it, you buy it.

How has your previous experience given you an insight into the Hong Kong market?

How does this marketplace differ from others?

As journalists covering fashion and design, we are used to keeping our fingers on the pulse and keeping on top of consumer trends. Both of us have always loved discovering new designers and brands, finding out the stories behind them, and taking those to our readers. With Find Love Buy, we can now follow that process all the way through to purchase.

Here in Hong Kong, there is a huge amount of development in the creative space right now. Up and coming designers and new online retailers are cropping up all the time.

But the marketplace doesn’t necessarily have a platform – either retail or media – on which to showcase them all. That’s where the real opportunity lies for us. Then there’s the fact that in Hong Kong, online retail is still really on the rise, and the possibilities linked to that are massive.

How has the ‘See now, buy now’ movement changed the way people shop?

It’s revolutionised it. Now, when people come

across a designer who strikes a chord or a product that really appeals, they expect to be able to access that immediately and with no fuss – regardless of season, shipping, price or location. With that, however, has come a very crowded landscape. What we do at Find Love Buy is cut out a lot of the noise.

What does luxury mean to you, and why should those seeking luxury products turn to Find Love Buy? For us, luxury is in the details. It’s about finding something beautiful, carefully thought-out and well worth your attention and money – and preferably not something absolutely everyone else is going to have, either. On Find Love Buy, we introduce you to designers you might not have come across yet but whose stories are well worth telling. We show you how to take the things everyone wants right now, but work them into your life your own way, and we give you access to the online marketplace while casting an editor’s eye over the process.

What would you like to do with Find Love Buy in the future?

There are so many brilliant brands we’re familiar with that are longing to communicate with the audience in Hong Kong in a more direct way, plus there’s a global audience that’s really keen to know

Photography by Michaela Giles

about exciting Asian design. There’s endless scope still in the connection between content and commerce here in Asia. At Find Love Buy, we intend to be at the heart of all that. Now that we’re up and running, we want to focus on giving our readers added value through special offers, digital trunk shows and collaborations with a handpicked selection of brands and retailers. We have plans to extend our reach and want to develop a dedicated site for China as well as catering to different regions in Asia with their own specific content.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

In the process of setting up Find Love Buy, fellow female entrepreneurs advised us to learn how to do what needs doing ourselves, wherever possible. There’s an incredible and ever-developing ecosystem in Hong Kong that supports the startup scene and we’re very reliant on it, but we’re learning that it’s important to have a good grasp of the task at hand before delegating it out to someone else. That, and staying true to the old adage, ‘You will miss all the shots you didn’t take.’ It might be a bit of a cliché, but for us, it rings true. We haven’t always felt entirely ready for the next step, but at some point, you’ve just got to take it. And when we have, we’ve learnt some amazing things mid-leap.

Original article written by Rebecca Cairns for Hong Kong Tatler

Your Travel Bucket List:

THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT Each Month of the Year

Everyone aspires to see the world, but that’s easier said than done for multitudes of reasons - one of it being the extensive planning it takes to experience a place in its prime time.

To reduce some of that legwork, we’ve corralled a list of lesser-known destinations from all corners of the world. Each is assigned with a month of the year after taking factors such as climate, cultural offerings and timely happenings into consideration. Bookmark this: your travel bucket list for the next 12 months has just arrived.

January: Gunma, Japan Nothing says winter wonderland like being surrounded by pristine, powdery snow. Avoid the overcrowded ski resorts at Hokkaido’s Niseko Village and opt for the Gunma Prefecture instead. The region boasts 20 ski grounds with a diverse range of slopes, all of which are closely located to some of the nation’s best hot springs. Don’t miss the Kusatsu Onsen, a renowned resort that dates back to the Edo period.

February: Mazatlán, Mexico Many flock to Mexico for sandy beaches and never-ending parties, but at Mazatlán, these merits come with a side of culture. In Old Mazatlán, the city’s epicenter for art and history, cafés galleries and bookstores are preserved in their original 19th century glory. With a robust fishing industry, the town is also a heaven for seafood lovers. Book your trip in February to catch the Mazatlán Carnival, a week-long fiesta of parades, fireworks and over-the-top pageantry.

March: Dubai, United Arab Emirates A city synonymous with excess, Dubai’s multitudes of sights and activity offerings are unlike any other place. Sunshine lingers for longer hours of the day in March, and nightlife hotspots such as Nasimi Beach Parties and Nikki Beach Parties are back to full speed, throwing extravagant bashes attended by big name DJs and celebrities. Sports fans should plan their journey at the beginning of the month to catch the best players in the world at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, ending on March 4. Artistic souls will not want to miss Art Dubai, the leading art fair on the continent.

April: Gyeongju, South Korea

Japan may be known for cherry blossoms in spring, but these flowers are equally mesmerising in Korea that time of year. In April, a floral oasis takes over Gyeongju — the ancient capital famously known as “the museum with no walls” — making its centuries-old pagodas and palaces even more breathtaking. Stop by the lakeside part of the Bomun Tourist Complex, where the pink blooms are accompanied by live performances of Gugak, traditional Korean music.

May: Mendoza, Argentina A prime area for Argentinian wine production, the name Mendoza should sound familiar to oenophiles. There’s no better way to experience the province than a vineyard tour in autumn, which falls around May. Sipping Mendoza’s famous Malbec reds will be all the more enjoyable with the snow-capped Andes in the backdrop. Also prolific is the region’s olive oil production, and the city of Maipú has wineries and olivícolas aplenty for you to explore.

June: Cologne, Germany Berlin, Paris and London may be on the top of everyone’s list for European city breaks, but this metropolis in Western Germany has plenty to offer — without hordes of tourists. With 36 museums and over 100 galleries, Cologne is a requisite stop for any culture vulture. The magnificent skyline of Rhine River — with the seven decade-old Cologne Cathedral standing tall amongst modern skyscrapers — will captivate visitors near and far.

July: Calvi, Corsica This French island has packed a diverse range of natural wonders in its relatively small parameters — and it’s just three-quarters the size of Hong Kong. Adrenaline junkies will love the tumbling waves and snorkeling activities at the glorious beaches punctuating the coastline at Calvi, an enchanting seaside town facing the French Riviera. Prepared to be stunned by the history and quaint European charm everywhere you go, from the majestic Citadel to the quaint cobbled streets.

August: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia Following a gruesome terrorist attack at Sousse in 2015, many have grown weary of visiting Tunisia. However, don’t rule out the North African country in its entirety yet: the government has been making strides in fortifying its border security and there are still plenty of phenomenal gems awaiting discovery.

Take Sidi Bou Said, a scenic town planted on a steep cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. With houses painted in nothing other than ivory and aqua colours, the small town possesses a startling beauty that’s uniquely photogenic. A popular artist’s enclave, you’ll find plenty of local crafts and artworks on its cobbled streets. Kick back at the charming Hotel Dar Said, a luxury hotel converted from an affluent merchant’s home in the 19th century. August is the driest and warmest month for the nation, making your dip in the sea all the more enjoyable.

September: Istria, Croatia With more than 1,000 islands, Croatia’s many treasures are tucked within these tiny, scattered bits of land. The shining star amongst these archipelagos is without a doubt Istria, a charming seaside destination that has enjoyed considerable culinary prestige. Travel guidebooks have lauded the island as one of the best olive oil regions in the world — second only to Tuscany. The biggest draw to Istria, however, is the abundance of truffles. Sign up for a truffle hunting tour, where a local family and trained dog will take you deep into forest, in search for the gourmet mushroom. September and October are the months where the prized white truffle are most likely to turn up.

October: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA There’s nowhere else quite like Sante Fe. A unique cultural hybrid of Native American heritage and Spanish influences, the city is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture. However, these mud brick structures are far from the only thing that offer boundless artistic inspiration: The imaginative storybook-came-true installations at Meow Wolf, the eye-opening works at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and gallery tours at the Canyon Road Arts District are just a few sights art fanatics can’t miss. For some truly stunning visuals to commemorate your trip, visit in October to catch the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, where hundreds of hot air balloons take flight amidst the dessert, just an hour’s drive away.

November: Goa, India Forget Phuket and Bali — Goa is the beach destination for leaving your troubles behind. Formerly occupied by Portugal, the state is in no shortage of incredible colonial architecture, many of which has been converted to high end resorts and guesthouses. The shores of this laid-back destination is lined with sandy beaches fit for different personalities, from the hippy Anjuna Beach to the peaceful Mandrem. Get the most out of your trip to Goa by going in November, just before the tourist visits spike in December.

December: Tasmania, Australia Escape the winter chills by heading down under to Tasmania, a pocket of nature tucked at the edge of the world. The unspoiled beauty on the island manifests itself in an array of magnificent sceneries, from the shorelines of River Derwent — which sparkle at night due to bioluminescence — to the stupendous cliffs at the Tasman Peninsula. Frolic amongst the endless lavender fields at Bridestowe Estate, in full bloom during December. Another reason to go at the end of the year? It’s simply thrilling to be one of the first places to welcome the new year.

Original article written by Venus Wong for Hong Kong Tatler

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5 ART EXHIBITIONS

to Beat the Winter Blues As the year draws to a close, ward off the winter chill with these hot art and design exhibitions.

The weather is cooling down, and the junk days of summer are a distant memory. If you're feeling frosty with the chilly winter winds and rain, then check out these five colourful and creative exhibitions that are bringing sunshine right to your doorstep.

Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection, M+ Pavilion This two-part exhibition of 120 works dating from 1937 to the present explores the changing roles and meanings of design in the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Histories section shows how design has helped shape and was shaped by the historical context, with works including a Red A-brand plastic lamp (pictured). The Constellations section sees works placed in an open field to encourage visitors to engage with them.

You Jin, Parkview Art Fifteen new works By You Jin, including a special display of digital art, are presented in Interlaced Dimensions, the Chinese artist’s first solo show in Hong Kong. Colourful and dynamic, his paintings draw on his close observation of the rapid changes in modern China.

Venue: Upper GF, Sunrise House, 27 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong Until 31 December 2016

Venue: M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui Until 5 February 2017

Eddie Peake, White Cube Eddie Peake, whose playful works question notions of voyeurism, sexuality and gender, has created two series of paintings and sculptures of gesturing female hands for his solo show, Where You Belong. His signature figure, a cartoon faun, appears in several paintings that explore the relationship between reality and fantasy.

Venue: White Cube, 50 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong Until 7 January 2017

Papinee, Pearl Lam Galleries Raising funds for underprivileged and disadvantaged children through the Changing Young Lives Foundation, this is an exhibition for the whole family. Colourful, playful and for a great cause, this multi-sensory collection of artworks, sculpture and literature will be accessible at Pearl Lam Galleries in Sheung Wan. Venue: Pearl Lam Galleries, Hong Kong SOHO, 189 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan Until 6 January 2017

Chen Beixin, Hanart TZ Gallery Master expressionist painter Chen Beixin is considered to be one of the most important oil painters in China. His latest solo exhibition, entitled “Light of Day”, presents over 30 vivid works done in vibrant oils and set within bold, colourful landscapes. Chen’s impasto and brushwork bring a sense of immediacy and excitement to his canvases.

401 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong Until January 7th 2017

Original articles written by Margot Mottaz for Hong Kong Tatler