In the Mood for Art (2023)
A rare foray into the art world of Hong Kong since the city’s return to China, exploring the aftermath of an extended lockdown and a failed revolution, under the strictures of a rigorous security law. This documentary delves into the opening of the M+ Museum, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and enriched by the donation of Chinese contemporary art pieces from Swiss collector Uli Sigg. It examines the museum’s and the art scene’s contributions to the debate on Hong Kong’s future, unveiling a new generation of artists and offering an unprecedented perspective on this Asian metropolis in search of its identity.
Director: Michael Schindhelm
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: August 27, 2023
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Mood for Art about?
- A rare foray into the art world of Hong Kong since the city’s return to China, exploring the aftermath of an extended lockdown and a failed revolution, under the strictures of a rigorous security law. This documentary delves into the opening of the M+ Museum, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and enriched by the donation of Chinese contemporary art pieces from Swiss collector Uli Sigg. It examines the museum’s and the art scene’s contributions to the debate on Hong Kong’s future, unveiling a new generation of artists and offering an unprecedented perspective on this Asian metropolis in search of its identity.
- Who directed In the Mood for Art?
- In the Mood for Art was directed by Michael Schindhelm.
- How long is In the Mood for Art?
- In the Mood for Art has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is In the Mood for Art?
- In the Mood for Art is a Documentary film.
- Where was In the Mood for Art produced?
- In the Mood for Art was produced in Switzerland.