Cover Henry Steiner is our May cover star (Photo: TMT)
Henry Steiner is our May cover star (Photo: TMT)
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Every issue, we ask our cover star a round of rapid-fire questions that gives us a little more insight into their personalities. This month, Henry Steiner reveals a few of his favourite things
First impression of Hong Kong when you arrived in 1961?
So busy; what was nice about it was that there was no MTR, so you had to take the ferry and walk.
Favourite Hong Kong building?
HSBC
Favourite thing to do in Hong Kong?
Crossing the harbour on Star Ferry and taking the Peak Tram
Ultimate comfort dish?
Scrambled eggs and prawns
Favourite restaurant in Hong Kong?
I don’t want to be snobbish, but I do like The Hong Kong Club restaurants.
Above Henry Steiner is Tatler Hong Kong’s May cover star (Photo: TMT)
Henry Steiner is Tatler Hong Kong’s May cover star (Photo: TMT)
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Favourite travel destination?
Vienna; but also [returning] to Hong Kong
Favourite artist or designer of all time?
Designer Paul Rand and artist Paul Klee
The best advice you’ve ever received?
Go to Yale and study graphic design.
Favourite logo you’ve designed?
The next one
Life motto?
Get it done, somehow.
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Aaina was the Arts and Culture Editor of Tatler Asia. A passion for history and all things visual led her in the pursuit of art history. With extensive experience in the art world working for a range of art institutions, she combined her passion and expertise in the form of art and culture journalism. Prior to Tatler, Aaina worked as a culture reporter for South China Morning Post and editor at the online art platform Cobo Social. Additionally, she has contributed to a variety of prestigious art publications including Art Review, The Art Newspaper, Ocula, Art Agenda, Artsy, Design Anthology, and Artomity. Follow her on Instagram.
