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Modern Dance Takes a Fall in Hong Kong

Weak ticket sales for this weekend’s performances by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company has some dance observers disappointed in the city’s ability to embrace the avant-garde.

Pioneering Hong Kong’s Indie Scene

The Fringe Club has long been the bastion for alternative culture in Hong Kong. Benny Chia, artistic director of the club’s annual City Festival, talks about the latest in the arts and culture scene.

The Artist’s Life

The Fo Tan neighborhood of Hong Kong is a haven for artists. About 150 artists work in industrial lofts side-by-side manufacturers. Each year the artistic community opens to the public in an event called Fotanian Open Studio. The 10th anniversary of Fotanian will take place Jan. 8-9 and 15-16. Here’s an early peek.

Amid Art Boom, Artists Wary

As the trade of international art takes off in Hong Kong, the city’s homegrown artists are worried that they are getting left behind.

Top-Fetching Auction Items

Hong Kong saw record auction sales in 2010. In the fall, Sotheby’s achieved its highest ever sales total in the city: $396 million, including a record-breaking wine auction. Christie’s sold the most expensive jewel at auction in Asia: a $23.2 million pink diamond. Here are the two auction house’s top sales of the year in Hong Kong.

Radar: When Creativity Takes Hold

Alvin Yip, a board member of the Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, wants to bring back the creative spirit of the ’80s. He shares what’s on his horizon.

Top Designs for Asia

The Hong Kong Design Centre’s Design for Asia Award recognizes innovative designs that impact or reflect Asian culture. A look at this year’s winners.

Ringing Up the Christmas Spirit

With unprecedented holiday-sales expectations, Hong Kong malls are vying to attract shoppers. The result: $4 million decorations budgets and 40-foot-tall Christmas trees.

A Culture Tries to Hold on to Its Roots

Hong Kong’s first festival devoted to Hakka culture comes as the ethnic group is struggling to hold on to its language and customs.

Movie Reviews: ‘The American,’ ‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’

George Clooney vehicle “The American” and Swedish film “The Girl Who Played with Fire” are coming to theaters this weekend. Here’s a review roundup.