2022 kicks off on a high note with a smorgasbord of culture, wellness, and entertainment to entice all in the family.
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: THE EARLY YEARS 1970-1983 AND WONDERLAND
(January 6–February 12)
Photo: Annie Leibovitz
One of the most eminent photographers of our time, Annie Leibovitz has captured celebrities, heads of state and royalty including Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, the Obama family, and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Her captivating and thoughtfully provocative artistry will be in the spotlight this month at Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong, which presents a month-long exhibition featuring photographic prints handpicked by the artist from her early years, covering landscape, photojournalism and interior tableaux. This early work is seen alongside iconic fashion images she has taken over the past two decades, including that of Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Natalia Vodianova.
Find out more at hauserwirth.com
NALINI MALANI: VISION IN MOTION
(now until July 31)
Photo: Nalini Malani
The debut presentation in M+’s The Studio, one of the museum’s most striking and signature venues, recently lifted the curtain by bringing together three major works of world-renowned cross-disciplinary artist Nalini Malani, who’s known for her reverse paintings, immersive installations and experiential video art. As with much of the artist’s oeuvre, Utopia (1969–1976), Remembering Mad Meg (2007–2019) and Can You Hear Me (2018–2020) capture her personal trauma as a refugee and her reflections on social injustice.
Find out more at mplus.org.hk
AIA VITALITY HUB
(ongoing)
Photo: AIA Vitality
If you need a little help with sticking to your ambitious New Year’s health resolutions, the newly unveiled AIA Vitality Hub is the place to be. This fun-filled health and wellness concept taking over Central Harbourfront’s The Lawn Club offers a revolving programme of traditional, modern and progressive activities such as sunset yoga, breakfast running clubs, capoeira dance, soccer, boot camps, tai-chi, and even workshops on wellbeing and fitness. What better way to exercise than with friends beneath the majestic Ferris wheel as you take in the ocean breeze?
Find out more at zicket.co/aia-vitality-hub-venue
TELLUS LOUNGE PRESENTS TELLUS CINEMA
(ongoing)
Photo: TELLUS
Don your best pearls a la Breakfast at Tiffany’s and throw on your classic fedora like Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, because the newly reimagined TELLUS Lounge will whisk you off to Hollywood’s most glamourous golden era. Customised movie ticket in hand, you’ll step inside the private cocktail lounge, which has been transformed into a cinematic bolthole serving up innovative cocktails such as the exotic Corsair (a twist on the classic piña colada) and The Seven Year Itch, elevated with bourbon whiskey-infused popcorn. Savour these and more while enjoying monthly movie screenings, cosily snuggled up in your plush deep-red theatre seats.
Find out more at telluslounge.com