The Hong Kong Prize Gives International Exposure to New Generation of Asian Artists
The Hong Kong Prize, a top art award started by the Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF), has given international exposure to a new generation of Asian artists. A total of 30 works by the shortlisted finalists were auctioned at a May 17 event, with proceeds going towards SAF’s charity initiatives. The Grand Prize winner, a sculpture entitled “Cyclops,” was sold for HK$1.4 million, the highest bid in the competition’s history.
SAF’s CEO Dr Peter Yeoh said the winning artworks were not only beautiful, but also “provocative” and “thought-provoking,” adding that the Prize is committed to encouraging art education. He thanked Swire Group, the judging panel and art-lovers in Hong Kong and around the world for their support of the Prize.
The winners of the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2024 were announced on Monday, with five scholars at Hong Kong universities pocketing a total of HK$2 million in cash prizes. The prestigious awards, supported by the Bank of China Hong Kong Branch, are crucial to the special administrative region’s future tech-innovation, and help promote the economic transition of the Greater Bay Area.
HKUST’s Prof May-Britt Moser and Nobel Prize winner Prof Konstantin Novoselov have discussed their research achievements at an engaging dialogue on campus, bringing together the local scientific community with global thought leaders. They shared their insights on the potential of multidisciplinary research, as well as the challenges faced by scientists in developing a more sustainable world.
In a move to boost the incentives for our athletes competing in the Paris Olympics, the HK Sports Institute and the Hong Kong Jockey Club will increase the amount of cash prize money offered to medal-winning athletes. Individual gold medalists will be eligible for a bonus of up to HK$6 million, while team medals are worth up to HK$12 million.
The number of entries in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon was increased this year to 55,000, and a new race format has been introduced – the Leaders Cup, a competition featuring senior executives, community leaders and celebrities, to encourage runners to stay healthy while having fun.
The HKJC has stepped up its measures to ensure the fairness of its race results by strengthening the inspection process of its stewards, employees and equipment. All items used in the draw are tested and examined on a regular basis, including the balls, the draw machine and the boxes. In addition, stewards check every single ball to make sure they are not damaged or tampered with during handling and storage. The HKJC’s security and customer service departments also carry out frequent inspections and testing on the machines, to ensure they are safe for use.