We would like to invite you to the Street Market Exhibition,  which is organized by High and Dry Group ( www.highanddry.com.hk ) at the Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage ( www.cache.org.hk ). Following is the exhibited details for your reference;

High&Dry is the title of a multi-media exhibition celebrating Hong Kong street markets that will showcase the work of local artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers and musicians.  The exhibition will launch on August 31 at The Conservancy Association Centre For Heritage and will be open to the public, free of charge, from September 1 to November 2, 2007.

Already 40 artists have established their involvement with more being confirmed every day. Contributing artists include legendary cinematographer Chris Doyle famed for his work on films such as Hero, Lady in the Water and Chung King Express, Stanley Wong, AKA AnotherMountainMan graphic designer turned mutli-media 300+ award winner and Douglas Young, trained architect and co-founder of G.O.D. (Goods of Desire)

Street Markets

Hong Kong currently has ten wet markets that are popular sources of fresh produce and provide a cost effective alternative to the overly packaged, overly processed supermarket experience. On the whole, street markets are operated by independent shopkeepers and hawkers, many have been there since the 1960’ s or longer. Some of the markets themselves (including the Central wet market) have been in operation for over 100 years - practically Jurassic by Hong Kong standards and are living pieces of Hong Kong 's heritage.

Street markets permeate their locations with vibrancy, activity and a sense of community. Moreover street markets exist in the public sphere rather than the private (i.e. a large building singularly owned) and can be explored and experienced by absolutely everyone making them popular tourist destinations; Hong Kong street markets rank the second most visited area amongst tourists.

Street markets also provide a highly visual backdrop to both local and international film productions, photo shoots, music videos and TV commercials; Tomb Raider 2 and Rush Hour 2, amongst many others have utilized street market areas as locations and they have become an integral part of Hong Kong 's identity.

Jay Forster, Project Director of High&Dry comments:

“It is our wish that High&Dry will not only highlight the vibrancy and practicality of Hong Kong street markets, but in addition provide an opportunity for artists and the market community to share the experience of recording the market as a living entity. We are recording the stories that will be retold to future generations!”

EXHIBITION LAUNCH

7pm – 12pm

Friday 31st August 2007

EXHIBITION DURATION

10am – 6pm

Tuesday to Saturday

1st September 2007 – 2nd November 2007

LOCATION

The Conservancy Association Centre For Heritage, Annex Block, 36A Western Street, Western District, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.

PICTURe's of the GRAND OPENING AUGUST 31