Alice in Wonderland
After James Cameron’s Avatar had set the global trend for 3D films, I watched Tim Burton's 3D fantasy adventure, Alice in Wonderland. The talented director and the much-admired actor Johnny Depp, in addition to the cutting-edge 3D technology, helped the cinema halls to gain big audience even for a morning show.
Read MoreSave the Tiger in the Year of the Tiger
The Chinese lunar calendar has just moved into the Year of the Tiger in February 2010. Everyone seems to be excited about tiger as it is the living symbol of power and strength. Many Chinese New Year greetings or phrases related to tiger, such as “be as magnificent as a tiger” and “live with the spirit of a dragon and the strength of a tiger”, come from the powerful and fearsome appearance of tiger, and remind me of wild tiger as the king of all animals in the Nature. As a matter of fact, tiger is the largest member in the biological family of the cats. Its cleverness and agility well equip it to sit at the top of the food chain and make it an important member in maintaining the ecological balance.
Read MoreBlue Brain Project
To accelerate economic development, human beings use the collective creative intelligence of their brains to change the world. From Hong Kong’s International Finance Centre, Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers, Shanghai’s World Financial Centre, Taipei 101 to Dubai’s newly opened Burj Khalifa, these tallest buildings are the expression of prosperity and human intelligence. Though we know human brain potentials are boundless, scientist knows little about the complex structure of the brain. Years after years, they have endeavored in studying and exploring the mysterious and staggering human brain.
Read MoreThe Internet Treasures
Internet access allows us to be connected to the rest of the world. During my leisure, I enjoy surfing the Internet, looking for the works of some unknown artists around the world and sharing with my family and friends. The Internet art adventure inspires me with endless possibilities and artists’ creativity, and enriches my busy life even at home.
Read MoreA Future for Development
Copenhagen climate summit only reached a last-minute non-binding accord which was a setback to countless environmental advocates. WWF even said, “The UN climate talks in Copenhagen were inches away from total failure and ended with an outcome far too weak to tackle dangerous climate change.” The deal was so weak and the results were disappointing.
Read MoreThe Visible Beauty
I am very into movies. Recently I watched a few clips of the 81st Annual Academy Awards – Oscars 2009. The part which impressed me the most was Kate Winslet winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Reader after her five previous nominations ended in defeat. “I'd be lying if I haven't made a version of this speech before I was eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror. And this would have been a shampoo bottle. Well, it's not a shampoo bottle now,” she said.
Read MoreA Peacemaking Christmas
Everyone has their own way of celebration for Christmas on December 25. Saying words of blessing and giving presents have become our customs in celebrating the heartwarming festival.
Read MoreK11 – The New Brand
Yesterday, I attended the grand opening of K11 Art Mall, and was thankful to receive lots of comments and compliments about the mall. Many industry friends were interested in the birth, concept and vision of the K11 brand, and let me share them with you here.
Read MoreVan Gogh the Letter Writer
This year marks the 156th anniversary of the birth of Vincent van Gogh. I read from a magazine that more than 120 Van Gogh’s original letters, the largest selection ever exhibited, are shown alongside his works in the exhibition Van Gogh's letters: The artist speaks at Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Read MoreHanding over the banknote
A few months ago, I learnt from newspaper that the leading English illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown had given his latest performance by successfully predicting the six National Lottery winning numbers live on air.
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To me, the beauty of life lies in love, nature and arts. After years of planning and development, I and my team have established K11 in Hong Kong, with the vision of Art ‧ People ‧ Nature, to be opened by the end of 2009. I wish to share with you the perfect blending of art appreciation, humanistic experience, nature enjoyment and shopping.