7 Dec 2024 By May Ng
RedBall Hong Kong launched today at Central Pier 10
RedBall Hong Kong, a public art project by artist Kurt Perschke, launched in Hong Kong today at Central Pier 10. The public are invited to join the fun and become part of the artwork performance, which encourages people to view the city with a new perspective. Hosted as part of the BODW in the city partner programmes, RedBall Hong Kong will move through the city to a different location each day from today to 15 December, and is free of charge.
Over its 10-day performance, RedBall Hong Kong bounces to a new location each day, wedging itself into culturally significant architecture from 11am to 6pm. Art enthusiasts and pedestrians alike are invited to join in on the performance at its 10 locations across the city, including:
- Central Pier 10, Central (6 December)
- Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), Tsim Sha Tsui (7 December)
- West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) (8 December)
- Chater Garden, Central (9 December)
- Kowloon Public Pier 4, Tsim Sha Tsui (10 December)
- Roof Garden, Asia Society, Admiralty (11 December)
- Jardine House, Central (12 December)
- Blake Pier, Stanley (13 December)
- Model Boat Pool, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay (14 December)
- Lion’s Point View Pavilion, The Peak, Central (15 December)
Join in on the RedBall fun with limited-time offerings available from well-loved brands
RedBall Hong Kong is thrilled to have the support of the city’s favourite brands who have curated a diverse range of themed activations to spark creativity throughout Hong Kong. From Artist Talks to guided meditations, be sure to join in on the RedBall fun as art and imagination sweeps over the city.
Attend an Artist Talk with Kurt Perschke at HKMoA on 7 December and Asia Society on 11 December to learn about the RedBall Project’s journey to Hong Kong and the relationship between architecture, community, and public art, with pre-registration strongly advised to secure a seat. Join local artist Humchuk on December 12 at Ovolo Central for the unveiling of his RedBall-inspired artwork at Veda Café & Bar. From 6pm to 8pm, get to chance to meet Kurt Perschke, the artist behind RedBall Project alongside Humchuk.
Well-loved eateries, restaurants, and cafés jump in on the actions with themed menu items and limited-time offerings:
- Visit Salisterra at The Upper House to indulge in a RedBall themed Afternoon Tea Set and specially crafted cocktail until 31 December
- Modern Australian restaurant HUE Dining located at HKMoA offers diners a limited-edition Afternoon Tea Set with custom canapés
- HMKoA’s alfresco café and bar, INK offers customers limited-edition Raspberry Donuts stuffed with raspberry cremeux and topped with a raspberry glaze
- Asia Society’s AMMO, delights diners with a miniature RedBall lookalike, Strawberry Dome, combining strawberry mousse, dacquoise, and chocolate curls from now to 15 December
- Fortnum & Mason at K11 MUSEA offers a special edition RedBall sweet treat until 15 December
- Hooman By The Sea is serving a RedBall-inspired Red Lemonade from now to 15 December
- Lucky Star Food Truck is serving limited edition Banana Bread during the exhibition period
- At 10 of its selected cafés, Pacific Coffee will offer customers who interact with the RedBall AR filter by INNSVX on the @redballproject Instagram a 10% discount code until 15 December
- Book Brothers at WestK’s Art Park offers a 15% discount on all food items for customers wearing a RedBall pin on 8 December
- Located at WestK’s Art Park, Café Boheme is offering a 10% discount for diners who order the Lasagna on 8 December
- At M+, a 10% discount on RedBall collage print coffees will beavailable at CURATOR Creative Café on 8 December
- Pat Chun Saucy Food Truck is offering a 10% discount for customers wearing a RedBall pin on 8 December (offer is not applicable on Pork Knuckles and Ginger Stew, or any sauce products) at WestK’s Art Park
- SaWaDee Car offers diners wearing a RedBall pin a 10% discount on 8 December located at WestK’s Art Park
- At WestK’s Art Park, The Butchers Truck offers the Red Classic Burger, a RedBall inspired dish available on 8 December
- On 8 December, a special 10% discount for RedBall participants wearing a RedBall pin at Chinese teahouse, XIA, located at Hong Kong Palace Museum
- TenRen’s Tea’s takeaway covers will display an illustrated RedBall while offering customers wearing any red elements a size upgrade on selected handcrafted beverages at select stores from 9 to 12 December
As the official consultant for RedBall Hong Kong’s wellness programmes, Clariity ensures wellness activations are enjoyable and approachable. Participants can unwind with a Sound Bath and Guided Meditationwith IKIGAI sponsored by Friends of HKMoA, available to the public for walk-ins, and participate in a guided meditation session led by GOOD yoga x The Upper House: RedBall Sunrise by May Nogoy & Alex Nude on Sky Terrace 428 from 7am, or join the 9am hike from The Upper House to The Peak with SHELTER Athletics x The Upper House: RedBall Hike.
Immerse in local designers and artists RedBall crossovers
In the spirit of public art engagement, local artists and designers respond to and collaborate with RedBall Hong Kong. Participants can visit artist Humchuk who will be situated at WestK’s Art Park on 8 December to interact with pedestrians and patrons through live drawing sessions from 12noon to 3pm. Kiesly Tsang, a local contemporary artist, will create a Christmas-themed site-specific installation at Hong Kong Arts Centre in response to RedBall Hong Kong, bringing holiday cheer and creativity to this cultural landmark. Participants can engage with RedBall Hong Kong across the globe through a specially created Instagram AR filter by local digital artists INNSVX, which can be accessed through RedBall Project’s Instagram account, @redballproject.
Visit The Uncommon from now until 31 December to see Perschke’s 9 original artworks created for RedBall Hong Kong on display in a solo exhibition, which are available for sale. At Young Soy Gallery, two of Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Hong Kong original works will be available as limited edition prints as part of the gallery’s December group exhibition, available to purchase exclusively at Young Soy Gallery.
Follow RedBall Project’s official Instagram @redballproject to learn more on how to participate in the festivities. The full list of brand collaborations and activations can be found at https://redballproject.com/cities/hongkon
Date and Location
Friday, 6 December – Sunday, 15 December
Daily from 11am to 6pm
Friday, 6 December | Central Pier 10, Central |
Saturday, 7 December | Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui |
Sunday, 8 December | West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) |
Monday, 9 December | Chater Garden, Central |
Tuesday, 10 December | Kowloon Public Pier 4, Tsim Sha Tsui |
Wednesday, 11 December | Roof Garden, Asia Society, Admiralty |
Thursday, 12 December | Jardine House, Central |
Friday, 13 December | Blake Pier, Stanley |
Saturday, 14 December | Model Boat Pool, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay |
Sunday, 15 December | Lion’s Point View Pavilion, The Peak, Central |
Get involved
Date | Time | Location | Activity |
18 Nov – 31 Dec | / | Salisterra,
The Upper House |
Festive Afternoon Tea Set and RedBall Cocktail |
Late Nov – Dec | / | HUE Dining,
HKMoA |
RedBall limited edition Afternoon Tea Set with custom canapé |
/ | INK,
HKMoA |
RedBall limited edition Raspberry Donut | |
Early Dec – 2 Jan 2025 | / | Hong Kong Arts Centre | Christmas installation by Kiesly Tsang |
5 – 31 Dec | / | Young Soy Gallery | December group exhibition featuring Kurt Perschke’s limited-edition prints |
5 – 31 Dec | 5 – 15 Dec:
2pm – 8pm 16 – 31 Dec: |
The Uncommon | Solo exhibition of Kurt Perschke’s 10 RedBall Hong Kong collage artworks |
6 – 15 Dec
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/ | AMMO,
Asia Society |
RedBall limited edition dessert Strawberry Dome |
/ | Fortnum & Mason | Share a photo of the RedBall exterior display at Fortnum & Mason K11 MUSEA flagship store and tag @181fortnums to receive a complimentary Fortnum & Mason x #RedBallProject dessert. Offer available for diners at 181 Fortnum & Mason only. | |
/ | Hooman By The Sea, WestK | RedBall inspired drink Red Lemonade | |
/ | Lucky Star Food Truck,
WestK |
Limited edition Banana Bread inspired by RedBall | |
/ | Pacific Coffee | Customer who interacts with RedBall filter will have discount | |
7 Dec | 3pm – 4pm | 1/F Lobby,
HKMoA |
Artist Talk with Kurt Perschke and Grace Cheng |
4:30pm – 5:30pm | Gallery 15,
HKMoA |
Sound Bath and Guided Meditation with IKIGAI | |
8 Dec | 12nn – 3pm | Art Park, WestK | Live drawing with artist Humchuk |
/ | Book Brothers,
WestK |
15% discount on all food items for customers wearing RedBall pin | |
/ | Café Boheme,
WestK |
10% discount on Lasagna | |
/ | CURATOR Creative Café,
M+ |
10% discount for RedBall Collage print coffee | |
/ | Pat Chun Saucy
Food Truck, WestK |
10% discount for customers with RedBall pins (Excluding Pork Knuckles and Ginger Stew, and sauce products) | |
/ | SaWaDee Car,
WestK |
10% discount for RedBall participants wearing a RedBall pin | |
/ | The Butchers Truck,
WestK |
RedBall inspired Red Classic Burger | |
/ | XIA,
Hong Kong Palace Museum |
10% discount for RedBall participants wearing a RedBall pin | |
9 – 12 Dec | / | Ten Ren Tea | Size upgrade promotion for customers wearing red element |
11 Dec | 6pm – 7pm | HKJC Hall,
Asia Society |
Artist Talk with Kurt Perschke and Roger Wu |
12 Dec | 6pm – 8pm | Veda,
Ovolo Central |
Meet the artists: Humchuk and Kurt Perschke |
15 Dec | 9am – 11am | Upper House to Peak | SHELTER Athletics x The Upper House:
RedBall Hike |
7am – 8 am | Sky Terrace 428,
The Peak |
GOOD yoga x The Upper House: RedBall Sunrise by May Nogoy & Alex Nude |
Website: https://redballproject.com/
Instagram: @redballproject
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