Zuni Architecture is Art Festival EDUCATION PROGRAM

Zuni Architecture is Art Festival EDUCATION PROGRAM 1 / 9 18 / 10 / 2009 Zuni Icosahedron is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Programme commemorating the 20 th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Zuni Icosahedron is the Venue Partner of Hong Kong Cultural Centre Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 1

Welcome to join the Architecture is Art Festival -presented and produced by Zuni Icosahedron Zuni Icosahedron has engaged in the education and promotion of various kinds of visual and performing arts since 1987. Together with introducing the history, concept and theory of different types of arts in primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors, Zuni Icosahedron has been working hard in achieving the goal of raising the creativity and the sense of art of our next generation. Not every adolescent would become artist; however, we strongly believe that every one of them should enjoy the rights of understanding and savouring the beauty of art and the power of creation. Zuni Icosahedron is always encouraging public involvement in arts by inspiring students to develop their own creativity continuously. We hope schools would join us, being the locomotive in drawing public attention over arts, paying efforts and contributing to establish a society with high civic quality. By joining the Liberal Studies and Art Education Programmes in Architecture is Art Festival, students will be able to gain a broader vision towards arts through attending this event which covers a wide range of themes and topics. This project provides the best opportunity for students to enrich their knowledge in various aspects including, history, culture, the creative industry and, of course, our society. Architecture, drama, music and visual arts are the main elements of this year s Architecture is Art Festival, let us enjoy and experience them together. Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 2

A brief introduction to Architecture is Art Festival Architecture is Art Festival will re-examine architecture from an artistic point of view, manifesting various artistic possibilities of architecture with different forms of arts. The programme is divided into four parts: Part 1:What is Architecture? Part 2:What is Chinese Architecture? Part 3:What is City odyssey? Part 4:What is West Kowloon? Title 1 st round enrolment 2 nd round enrolment Content Date Time Fee Part 1: What is Architecture? Looking for Mies Performance 2 nd -Oct-09 3:00pm $ 20 for students Corbu and Kahn Performance 16 th -Oct-09 3:00pm $ 20 Enjoy electronic music. Enjoy it live! Part 2: What is Chinese Architecture Kunqu Performance :A Tale of The Forbidden city for students talk 2 nd -Oct-09 3:30pm $ 20 Performance for students The Forbidden City Performance for students 8 th -Oct-09 3:00pm $ 20 25 th -Sep-09 3:00pm $ 20 The Forbidden City Education Project Part 4:What is West Kowloon? East Wing West Wing 8- West Kowloon Dragon Balls Workshop To be arranged. Free Seminar 28 th -Sep-09 9:30am Free Lecture 5,12,19,26-Sep2009 02:30pm Free Performance 18 th -Sep-09 3:00pm $ 20 for students Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 3

Part 1: What is Architecture? Looking for Mies 2 nd Octomber,2009 - explores the essence of Mies architectural philosophy by the presences of contemporary music and multimedia art. This coincides perfectly with the concept of back to basic in Minimalism Cheng Hee, Theatre Critique Bi-Monthly Looking for Mies is a multimedia music performance about the works of the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969). Mies philosophy, which is, Less is more, refers to the creation of practical and economical architecture with the simplest designs that will transcend time and trends, making the utmost of the special characteristics of the materials. This has become the essence of modern architecture. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,(1886-1969) was born in Aachen, Germany, one of the most influential architect to modern architecture. Mies was commissioned to design the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona Exhibition. The Purity and clarity revealed in this series of works, including the famous tubular steel chair (Barcelona Chair) has become the turning point of modern architecture. Directed and Designed by Mathias Woo Music, Sound Design and Live performance: VSOP Digital Image Design:Tobias Gremmler (Munich) Illustration Artist:Li Chi Tat Performance for Students 2 nd October, 2009 3:00pm Grand Theatre, HKCC Price : $20 Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 4

Part 1: What is Architecture? Corbu and Kahn 2 nd Octomber,2009 is a performance with 2 parts built around the ideas of the two masters on modern architecture. While the part one focuses on Le Corbusier and the part two on I.Kahn. A beautiful encounter with Louis Kahn, flowing along the rhythm and melody - Wen Wei Po, Hong Kong Part One Une Petite Maison Director and Designer :Mathias Woo Performer: Cedric Chan Une Petit Maison is a text on the design philosophy of Le Corbusier. A house is a machine for living in Le Corbusier believed, and the arrangement is a practical and spatially economical, with a minimum use of space for each function. These are the concept and conditions for the plan of the little house. Part two The Life and Times of Louis I.Kahn Director and Designer :Mathias Woo Special Guest : Kam Kwok Leung Music Director and Live Performance: Jason Choi Kahn could be seen as a philosopher on modernism. Experienced local showbiz Kam Kwok Leung plays the role of Kahn, allowing the audience to catch a glimpse for the life this master architect of humanism. The performance will be made more poignant with the participation of Jason Choi who will experiment on the music of Mozart. Performance for Students 16 th October, 2009 3:00pm Grand Theatre, HKCC Price : $20 Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 5

Part 1: What is Architecture? Enjoy electronic music. Enjoy it live! 2nd October, 2009(Talk) Co-organizers: People Mountain People Sea and City Pictorial What is electronic music? Is it a means of expression, a tool or a style? How about the relationship between electronic music and other kinds of music? What skills are required for playing electronic music? Local electronic musician Pun Tak Shu and Sin:Ned will be performing live and sharing their experience with students. Student Special Packs For who joined <Enjoy electronic music. Enjoy it live!>, to enjoy the Discounted Package Tickets for <Architecture is Discourse with Music>, only add $20 on top for one of the performance. Tickets for students are available on a first-come-first-served basis. This special pack is not applicable to counter booking. Please contact us for details. Performance for Students 2 nd October, 2009 3:00pm Grand Theatre, HKCC Price : $20 Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 6

Part 2: What is Chinese Architecture? Kunqu Opera: A Tale of The Forbidden City - A new commission Kunqu Opera 8 th October, 2009 (Performance and exhibition) A Tale of The Forbidden City is a new commission of Kunqu performance. The last emperor of the Ming dynasty, Chongzhen, meets the spirit of Kuai Xiang, who was the designer and architect of the Forbidden City Palace. Under the guide of Kuai, Chongzhen takes his last stroll along the palace before the end of his reign, revealing the building intension of the Forbidden City. Kunqu is a kind of Chinese Opera which was declared as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO in 2001. It incorporates singing, dance and literature. Designer and Director:Mathias Woo Script writer :Zhanf Hong (Nanjing) Performers:Shi Xiaomei Li Hongliang (Nanjing) Music:Dai Peide (Nanjing) Performance for students 8 th October, 2009 3:00pm Studio Theatre, HKCC Price: $20 The Forbidden City (exhibition tour) Students who attend The Forbidden City (performance) or Kunqu Opera: A Tale of the Forbidden City, are also invited to join the The Forbidden City Exhibition Tour for free. The Forbidden City exhibition is sponsored by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 7

Part 2: What is Chinese Architecture? The Forbidden City 25th September, 2009 (Performance and Exhibition) *Limited seats left, please be hurry for application. The Forbidden City is a brand new production of Zuni s multi-media music performance series. The splendid architecture of the Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. It was symmetrically built along the North-South central axis of the capital city, Beijing. It is deemed to be the summit of Chinese architecture. Audience would be led into appreciating the aesthetics of the structure for a taste of Chinese history and culture. Designer and Director:Mathias Woo Music:Yu Yat Yiu@PMPS Digital Image Design:Tobias Gremmler (Munich) Live Music Performance:Chau Chin Tung (Percussion) Dennis Zheng (Dizi) Performance for students 25 th October, 2009 3:00pm Grand Theatre, HKCC Price: $20 The Forbidden City (exhibition tour) EdgarHung (Piano) Mavis Lam (Pipa) Students who attend The Forbidden City (performance) or Kunqu Opera: A Tale of the Forbidden City, are also invited to join the The Forbidden City Exhibition Tour for free. The Forbidden City exhibition is sponsored by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 8

Part 2: What is Chinese Architecture? The Forbidden City, Education Project (Seminar, lecture and workshop) The Forbidden City, the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, represents the essence of the traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment. The palace is known for its harmonous layout anad we can learn from the structure of the past for building out present and future. Students will be able to acquire knowledge of traditional Chinese arts, design, life and city planning. Students who attend The Forbidden City (performance) or Kunqu Opera: A Tale of the Forbidden City, are also invited to join the The Forbidden City Exhibition Tour for free. Seminar and Lectures Curator : Prof. Ho Puay Peng Scholars from Mainland China, Taipei and Hong Kong will give talks and public seminar on the artistic characteristics, aesthetics and cultural concepts of Chinese architecture from various perspectives, exploring the possibilities, significance and development of the Imperial Palace. Seminar:The significance and Development of the Forbidden City in Modern days Venue:Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Museum of Art. Date : 28 th September, 2009 Time :9:30-12:30pm, 12:30-5:00pm Lecture:Aesthetics of Chinese Architecture Venue:Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Museum of Art. Date : 5 th,12 th,19 th and 26 th September, 2009 (Saturdays) Time :From 2:30 pm to 4:30pm Workshop: To co-ordinate the school schedule, venue, date and time will be announced. Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 9

Part 4: What is West Kowloon? East Wing West Wing 8 West Kowloon Dragon Ball 18tSeptember, 2009(Performance) *Limited seats left, please be hurry for application. Zuni s East Wing West Wing is the first-ever celebrated comedy series in Hong Kong, aiming to bring a Hong Kong- style civic education based on topics of current social and political issues in town. The forthcoming eighth episode West Kowloon Dragon Ball focuses on the latest development of the West Kowloon Cultural District, moreover, the exploration of urban planning and city development of Hong Kong will also be continued. Please be noticed that the show will be performed in Cantonese and there will not be any surtitles provided. Designer and Director:Mathias Woo Music :Yu Yat Yiu@PMPS Edgar Hung Performers:Cedric Chan, David Yeung, Tanya Chan, Dick Wong, Edgar Hung, Carson Chung, Albert Tsang, Carmen Wu and Shirley Yip Performance for Students 18 th October, 2009 3:00pm Grand Theatre, HKCC Price : $20 Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 10

Application Owing to limited seats, application will be first come first served based. There will be 2 rounds of enrollment, the 1 st round accepts applications for all programmes, please be noticed that applications regarding The Forbidden City (performance), The Forbidden City Education Project & East Wing West Wing 8- West Kowloon Dragon Balls will not be accepted during the 2 nd round. Deadline for 1 st round enrollment:7 th September, 2009 Deadline for 2 nd round enrollment:14 th September, 2009 Interested schools and parties can join the Architecture is Art Festival by completing the attached application form and send to email, cathy@zuni.org.hk or fax to 2838-7527. Should you have any enquiries, please call 2893-8704. Confirmation will be made through phone calls within 1 week after applications are accepted. Content of student performances - Research on specific topics (mainly questionnaires) - Pre-show briefing (Around 5 minutes) - Excerpt of the show / Final rehearsal (Around 60-90 minutes) - Releasing and analyzing research result (questionnaires) / Post-show discussion (Around 30 minutes) - All students and teachers are welcomed to join the event. - Entry fee cost $20 per person. Teachers enjoy free entry if participants over 200 - Transportation will not be provided. - Zuni Icosahedron reserves the rights of arranging the programmes schedule. For further information, please contact Cathy Lau on Tel :2893-8704, or email to cathy@zuni.org.hk. Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 11

Zuni Icosahedron The most representative experimental theatre company in Hong Kong Zuni Icosahedron, founded in 1982, is a Hong Kong Based non-profit charity arts organization. Being an international experimental theatre company, Zuni produced more than 150 original productions of alternative theatre and multi-media performances, and has been active in video, sound experimentation and installation arts, as well as in the area of arts education, arts criticism, arts policy and international cultural exchange. Over the years, Zuni has been invited to over 30 cities in Europe, Asia, and America for exchange and performances. Arts Education In 1987, Zuni established the Arts Education Unit to organise various arts education schemes and activities to introduce various aspects of performing and visual arts with an aim to help nurture local artists, audience and critics. Locally and internationally acclaimed, "Black Box Exercise" and "Multi-media Theatre Education Scheme" have been invited to Tokyo, Fukuoka, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Taipei, Kaohsiung, HuaLin, Minnesota, Berlin, Copenhagen and 5 other Danish cities for exchanges. A total number of over 300 schools and 250,000 people have participated so far. Enquiries Cathy Lau,Tel:2893-8704 or visit www.zuni.org.hk Zuni Icosahedron Rear Part, 15 Hawthorn Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel : 852 2893 8704 Fax : 852 2838 7527 email: info@zuni.org.hk Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 12

Zuni Icosahedron Architecture is Art Festival Education Project Application Form To:Zuni Icosahedron Fax:2838-7527 Email:cathy@zuni.org.hk Deadline for 1 st round enrollment:7 th September, 2009 Deadline for 2 nd round enrollment:14 th September, 2009 Our School is interested in joining the Performance for Student of this event. Name of School: Address: Teacher In Charge: (Subject) Contact Number (Office hour): (Mobile) Fax: Email: Programme Date Time 1 st 2 nd round round No. of Students Class No. of Teachers Total Looking for Mies Full show 2-Oct-2009 3pm Corbu and Kahn Final rehearsal 16-Oct-2009 3pm Enjoy electronic music. Enjoy it live! Talk 2-Oct-2009 3:30pm Kunqu: A Tale of The Forbidden City & Exhibition(1) Final rehearsal 8-Oct-2009 3pm The Forbidden City, Performance and Exhibition(1) Final rehearsal The Forbidden City Education Project(2) Seminar Lecture 25-Oct-2009 3 pm 28-Sep-2009 29-Sep-2009 05-Sep-2009 12-Sep-2009 19-Sep-2009 26-Sep-2009 2:30pm 2:30pm Workshop To be arranged. East Wing West Wing 8- West Kowloon Dragon Balls Final rehearsal 18-Sep-2009 3pm Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 13

Remarks: 1.The Forbidden City (Exhibition) Students who attend The Forbidden City (performance) or Kunqu Opera: A Tale of the Forbidden City, are also invited to join the The Forbidden City Exhibition Tour for free. 2.The Forbidden City Education Project Schools and Parties which enrolled to attend The Forbidden City (performance) or Kunqu Opera: A Tale of The Forbidden City are also invited to join the activities of The Forbidden City Education Project free of charge. To co-ordinate the school schedule, venue, date and time of the lecture, seminar or workshop will be announced. Comment If you have any comments regarding the Festival or civic education, please feel free to send your comment to cathy@zuni.org.hk Zuni Icosahedron Ltd. all rights reserved 14