Date: 22 August 2024 (Thursday) Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Museum of Art Medium: Cantonese (English translation on site by HKUFAAA staff) Registration: required, free for members & current students, $100 for non-members Quota: 20 (first come first served) - FULL We all know that the name of our hometown “Hong Kong” literally means “Fragrant Harbour,” but how well do we understand the Chinese culture of incense? How far back can we trace this tradition in history? What are some of its relics and who have been shaping its development? Hong Kong Museum of Art’s show “Fragrance of Time — In Search of Chinese Art of Scent” focuses on this very interesting topic. The exclusive visit took place on a day when the museum was closed to the public.

Date: 10 August 2024 (Saturday)  Time: 10:30am-12noon  Venue: West Gallery, M+ Registration: required, free (member/ student), $100 (non-member) Quota: 20 30 (first come first served) FULL All participants were responsible for their own entrance to the museum and the special exhibition Guest Speaker: Charles Lai, Ph.D 黎雋維 博士 Medium: Cantonese Hong Kong is famous for its beautiful city skyline, and among the many unique high-rises stands the iconic Bank of China Tower, designed by the world renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei (1917-2019). “I. M. Pei: Life is Architecture,” the first full-scale retrospective of Pei, gives audience a close look at his various legendary projects around the world, his long standing values, as well as his unique practice and remarkable career as a whole. It was our pleasure to have Dr. Charles Lai, an architect (RIBA) and researcher in the history and conservation of Hong Kong and Asian modern architecture, guiding us through the comprehensive exhibition. Lai received his PhD degree in architectural history from the University of Hong Kong Department of Architecture, and diploma degree from the AA School of Architecture in London. He currently teaches at PolyU and Lingnan University. Lai is also a member of the DOCOMOMO HK Chapter, founder and director of the architectural studio & heritage conservation consultancy, aona.