Solo exhibition by Matthias Weischer

SOLO EXHIBITION BY MATTHIAS WEISCHER

September 8 to October 3, Hong Kong

Lehmann Maupin Hong Kong will present the first solo exhibition in Asia of well-known contemporary painter Matthias Weischer. Considered one of the single most important contemporary German artists today, Weischer has gained critical acclaim for his participation in the Leipzig School, a movement linked to the modern revival of figurative painting.

 

FORM, GESTURE, FEELING: ROBERT MOTHERWELL A CENTENARY EXHIBITION 1915-1991

September 8 to November 1, Hong Kong 

Pearl Lam Galleries launch their autumn programme in Hong Kong with a major exhibition of historical works by New York School painter Robert Motherwell to celebrate the centenary of his birth. Motherwell was a principle figure in the development of Abstract Expressionism, a leading spokesman for avant-garde art in America, and a champion of the theory of automatism and free association. His circle included Philip Guston, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, William Baziotes, David Hare and Barnett Newman. The exhibition will be the first major show of Motherwell’s work in Asia and will include 15 works including works from his important Great Wall of China series. 

 

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL MASK FESTIVAL

August 13 to 16, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia is highlighting unique performances arts that use masks as a prop in its first ever mask festival.Visitors to the event at Esplanade KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur will be exposed to traditional masks from all over the world during the parade. Among the participating countries are Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Brazil, Thailand, China, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. 

 

WORLD BOG SNORKELLING

August 30, Wales, United Kingdom

Held in the Waen Rhydd Peat Bog in Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Britain and located in the heart of mid-Wales, the mucky endurance test challenges contestants to swim two lengths of a 55m trench, with only flippers and a snorkel to help them through the quagmire. Conventional swimming strokes are not allowed. Hundreds of participants from around the world and plenty of spectators are expected at the event. 

 

HELSINKI CITY MARATHON

August 15, Helsinki, Finland

First held in 1980, the Helsinki City Marathon snakes round the Finnish capital to finish in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The Helsinki City Marathon is Finland’s biggest running event, with more than 6,000 runners taking part every year. There is also a mini-marathon for children in the morning starting at 10, just before the Helsinki City Marathon. Visit www.HelsinkiCityMarathon.fi/frontpage.

 

FESTIVAL DE TANGO

August 12 to 25, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires and tango are as inseparable as, well, a pair of tango dancers. The Argentine capital stages this annual festival, with events spread out across the city. Dancers and musicians perform at various venues and there are free classes for beginners, with thousands of Carlos Gardel fans stumbling through their first tango steps. Remember, it takes two to tango so it is best to bring along a partner.