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Now in its second year, the interactive arts festival kicks off on July 29 with over 20 installations, guided tours, art-inspired dining experiences and more
It’s all too natural to feel wary about what the future holds in times of uncertainty. But with support from our communities and a positive outlook, we can overcome challenging situations and emerge more resilient than ever.
That’s the message acclaimed Japanese visual artist Chiharu Shiota conveys in her inspiring piece, I hope…
The piece is the marquee exhibit—and one of 20 spectacular pieces of world-class art—set to be showcased at Art Karnival at K11 Musea, which returns from July 29 to September 11. Suspended 10 metres above ground and measuring 12 metres in length, the installation took 30 hours to build. It features a red rope, a signature material for the artist, which is used to symbolise human relationships.
The result is nothing short of jaw-dropping: the artwork features six steel ships sailing through a “storm” of red thread and thousands of handwritten blessings. As a response to recent global challenges, such as climate change and the pandemic, Shiota’s emotive work feels like a wave of positivity, carrying us into a brighter future.