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The Hari Chronicles A series of conversations about art, design, culture in Hong Kong

The Hari Hong Kong is delighted to host The Hari Chronicles, a series of conversations about art, design, culture and Hong Kong, which will take place throughout the year at The Hari’s Lounge and invite global thought leaders to discuss a wide-range of topics.

The inaugural edition of The Hari Chronicles took place in March of this year with world-renowned Cuban artist Yoan Capote, who showcased two monumental works entitled Requiem (Endless Sea) and Isla (Vorágine) at the Art Basel Hong Kong 2024, Encounters section.

The Hari Hong Kong is delighted to announce the second and third editions of The Hari Chronicles, an ongoing series of conversations about art, design and culture in Hong Kong in partnership with Ben Brown Fine Arts, featuring artists Enoc Perez and Kitty Chou.

*Artwork curated by A Space For Art

The Hari Chronicles with Yoan Capote

Enoc Perez: In Conversation with Dr Michael Ng

On Thursday 26th September, the Hari Chronicles will present an intimate conversation with Puerto Rican artist Enoc Perez which will be moderated by celebrated architect Dr Michael Ng, former partner at Foster and Partners. Perez is renowned for his paintings and oil stick drawings that depict iconic, utopian architecture and monuments. has developed a distinct visual vocabulary, using architecture and interiors as symbols to examine power, identity, popular culture, history and politics.

Perez’s upcoming exhibition, Chances are You’ll Like it All Ways, will be held from September 28th – November 9th at Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong. The exhibition will feature his paintings of Bacardi rum and Moutai baijiu bottles and cocktails. Brimming with sensory richness, the works are infused with layers of personal and cultural meaning, exploring the deceptive promises and enduring appeal of consumer culture, while embracing art’s potential for pure beauty and pleasure.

Chou – Pink, White Yellow & Blue #1 – 2016

Kitty Chou: In Conversation with Desiree Au

On Wednesday 9th October, Hong Kong born artist Kitty Chou will take the stage for an evening of conversation moderated by the publisher of Vogue Hong Kong, Desiree Au. The discussion will delve into Chou’s creative process, her “accidental” artistic journey, and her inspirations. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design, Chou began her artistic career with the “accidental” photographic style of direct-instant capture.

Chou employs a signature method allowing spontaneity and authenticity in her images. This technique emphasises the unexpected beauty found in everyday scenes blending themes of space, identity, and cultural context. Chou’s work often tells a story, inviting viewers to engage with the layers of meaning and emotion present in her compositions.