LKF X ANDRÉ GRAFFITI ARTIST ANDRÉ SARAIVA FIRST-TIME EVER in HONG KONG with LAN KWAI FONG GROUP Known by His Iconic Signature, Mr A
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3 SAVOURING ART 2018 LKF X ANDRÉ GRAFFITI ARTIST ANDRÉ SARAIVA FIRST-TIME EVER IN HONG KONG WITH LAN KWAI FONG GROUP Known by his iconic signature, Mr A. the round-headed figure with long limbs and a circle and a cross for eyes, André Saraiva became identified with his iconic characters over the years. As a graffiti artist, André has tagged his name around the world more than 300,000 times, including Lan Kwai Fong. This March, for the very first time in Lan Kwai Fong, André is presenting his latest works for an exclusive exhibition during the Art Basel Week. In this bustling month of art, Savouring Art 2018 allows you to pause a moment and indulge yourself in art, food and the ‘Happiness Culture’ inspired by André’s works all at once. Come and experience the first-ever presentation of André’s art at Lan Kwai Fong and the 12 happiness-inspired tasting menus created by each participating restaurant! 2 5 SAVOURING ART 2018 ANDRÉ SARAIVA ON HONG KONG AND THE TRADITIONS OF GRAFFITI Over the years, Graffiti artist André Saraiva’s alter-ego, the iconic cartoonish winking smiley face known as Mr A. has been turning up all over the world. This March, for Hong Kong’s art month, the Paris-based artist is exclusively collaborating with When Saraiva, originally from Sweden, Lan Kwai Fong to bring his eclectic began his career in Paris the late 1980s, works to Hong Kong at LOFT 22 for he did so by creating outside the a special solo show, presented by box: he used many monochromatic Danysz gallery. elements (usually pink) and brought The exhibition will feature pieces his art to night clubs before they ever created in place by Saraiva and create ended up in galleries. By doing so, he a ‘happiness culture’ for the audience. reinterpreted the meaning of graffiti Hong Kongers will have a chance by positioning them in his own kind to see his personal and professional of nightlife utopia – he also owns evolution throughout his three decade- clubs in major cities around the world. long career. Expect to see colourful In the past decade, his project Love paintings on canvas, witty drawings Graffiti – a performance piece in which and live works made on site, which will Saraiva sprayed commissioned names give you a shot of happiness to take of someone’s lover at an address of with you throughout your day. their choice – and large-scale neon installation “Andrépolis” have been Highlights include his famous Mr A. much talked about in the art world. as a whimsical French painter and Comma, a mix of colourful commas As of today, Mr A. has been tagged swimming around the paper – bound thousand times and Saraiva’s works to bring a smile to anyone’s face. have been featured in museum and art galleries all over the world as well as in collaborations with fashion houses such as Chanel and Levi’s. 4 7 SAVOURING ART 2018 Q&A We caught up with Saraiva to talk his upcoming exhibition, Hong Kong and food. WHAT PIECES SHOULD WE LOOK OUT FOR? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM André Saraiva, Givenchy YOUR EXHIBITION AT LOFT 22? encre et acrylique sur papier, 17 x 15.6cm Lots of Mr. As and many new pieces. Most of the show will be produced on site. I dedicate this show to Hong Kong. I’ve been going there for many years and with this exhibition I wanted to make an homage to Mr. A and his relationship DO YOU COOK AS WELL? with Hong Kong. I love to cook. The few people who have tasted my food seem to like it. André Saraiva HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCE YOUR ART? WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD? Spray cans and markers are as close My favourite ingredient is coriander and as I want to go with technology in my my favourite food is Swedish meatballs. art. I cherish art that is handmade and crafted, so I use techniques that are as traditional as I can. WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? ASIDE FROM BEING AN ARTIST, Leonard Cohen and La Femme. WE KNOW YOU’RE ALSO A RESTAURANT OWNER. WHAT TRENDS DO YOU SEE FOR 2018? WHAT MEMORY COMES TO MIND In the last 15 years, I feel that the WHEN YOU THINK OF quality of food has really improved and LAN KWAI FONG? the expectation of the customer has become much more educated. People I remember it as a very lively neighbour- care a lot about the products and where hood where I used to hang out a lot. It’s they come from. The food that you eat always been the best place to take the must not just be prepared with love, but temperature of Hong Kong and feel its it also must be grown and raised with energy. Many years ago I used to get lost love and quality. André Saraiva, Mr A, at night and spray some Mr. As on the André Saraiva, Comma Bombe aérosol sur porte 190 x 75 cm walls around there. dessin sur papier, 28 x 16 cm 6 9 SAVOURING ART 2018 MAR 30 - APR 1 | 2 PM - 8 PM LOFT22, 22/F CALIFORNIA TOWER, 30-36 D’AGUILAR STREET, CENTRAL ANDRÉ SARAIVA GO FOR A SHOT OF HAPPINESS CULTURE The Danysz gallery is proud to present André Saraiva in Hong Kong on the occasion of Art Basel Hong Kong for a special solo show at LOFT22, Lan Kwai Fong. Including colorful paintings on canvas, witty drawings as well as works on wooden door, and special works SOLO SHOW made on site specifically for the show, this exhibition is a shot of happiness. Curated by Danysz gallery | www.danyszgallery.com #danyszgallery 8 11 WIN A TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO 10 13 SAVOURING ART 2018 LKF EXCLUSIVE HAPPINESS_ 1. Choose your favourite 2. Scan QR code. INSPIRED happiness-inspired art menus. ART Participating Restaurants 14 Casa Lisboa 16 CÉ LA VI 18 Ciao Chow 20 Employees Only 3. Make your reservation 4. Take a bite of Happiness MENU 22 Fang Fang on Chope. in Lan Kwai Fong! 24 FUMI 26 Gaucho 28 Jinjuu 30 Kyoto Joe 32 Los Sotano 34 Mercato 36 PORTERHOUSE 12 15 ABSENCE OF WORRIES AND FEELING OF HARMONY CASA SURROUNDED BY THE PEOPLE YOU CARE, EVEN BETTER WITH GOOD FOOD. CONTEMPORARY PORTUGUESE CONTEMPORARY LISBOA Executive Chef Group executive Chef Fabio Pombo Jesus Pascual LISBOA SOUR London Dry Gin, Frangelico, Kummel, fresh lime, egg white, garnish with dry raspberry & rosemary MARINE CALDO VERDE Sea urchin, sea weed, cauliflower, parsnip & Jerusalem artichoke BEETROOT SALAD Beetroot, carrot, avocado, homemade fresh cheese, vinegar & coriander OCTOPUS A LAGAREIRO 2.0 or PIRI-PIRI QUAIL Grilled Portuguese octopus, French quail, chorizo, barley, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & kale mushroom & Piri-Piri sauce PINEAPPLE RAVIOLIS Infused pineapple, vanilla ice cream, pistachio sponge, pink peppercorn & mint $ 550 HKD per person Art dish Casa Losboa BOOK Parekh House n.63 2F, NOW ON Wyndham Street, Central CHOPE Prices are subject to 10% service charge subject to 10% service are Prices +852 2905 1168 16 WATCHING FACES LIGHT UP UPON THEIR FIRST BITE. FEW THINGS ASIAN MODERN BRING GREATER JOY IN LIFE THAN GREAT FOOD SURROUNDED BY CÉ LA VI GREAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Chef Jason Au FRESH PREMIUM OYSTER Momiji oroshi, ponzu, negi CALIFORNIA MAKI ROLL Tobiko, cucumber, crab meat SOFT SHELL CRAB WITH TROPICAL MELONS Red onion, coriander, ponzu BEEF TENDERLOIN YELLOW PEPPER SAUCE Shimeji, asparagus, tomato CHOCOLATE COFFEE MOUSSE Coffee ganache, rose wine cherry $ 550 HKD per person Art dish CÉ LA VI BOOK NOW ON 25/F, California Tower, CHOPE 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Central +852 3700 2300 charge subject to 10% service are Prices 19 FOOD AS ART ITALIAN GIVES US THE ABILITY TO TELL (HI)STORY CIAO OVER TIME. CHOW Chef Anthony Damico ANTIPASTO MISTO Cold cuts and cheese mixed platter BISTECCA DI MANZO Grilled hanger steak with sauce choron, caramelised shallots, seared brussel sprouts and pumpkin risotto CHIACCHIERE COL MIELE Sweet pastry dough fried and topped with honey $ 450 HKD per person Art dish Ciao Chow BOOK LG/F, California Tower, NOW ON 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Central CHOPE Prices are subject to 10% service charge subject to 10% service are Prices +852 2344 0005 20 AS LONG AS THE GUEST ENJOYED THE FOOD WE COOK FOR THEM, ASIAN FUSION THAT IS THE GREATEST EMPLOYEES HAPPINESS ONE CAN RECEIVE. Chef Ryo Ng ONLY WARM SCAMPI Scallop tartare, tomato, lobster stock CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS Ginger, saké, chili, white balsamic ROASTED PORK BELLY Puffed pork skin, rainbow chard, pineapple VANILLA PASSIONFRUIT CAKE Passionfruit curd, honey cake, vanilla mousse $ 550 HKD per person Art dish BOOK Employees Only NOW ON 19 Lan Kwai Fong, Central CHOPE +852 2468 2755 charge subject to 10% service are Prices 23 MY HAPPINESS IS BASED ON BRINGING HAPPINESS TO OTHERS, PARTICULARLY MODERN CHINESE MODERN FANG THROUGH MY CULINARY OFFERINGS. FANG Chef Kent Lee MISO YANG Cachaca, lychee puree, in-house infused seaweed spirit, wakame infused Blue Curacao, purple cabbage, lime juice Bar Manager Gagan Gurung TRUFFLE BABY CRESS SALAD IN HOSPITALITY With pomelo dressing BRINGING SMILE ON PEOPLE’S FACES HAPPINESS PLATTER THROUGH MY Soft shell crab with five spice Sea bass with Thai mango dressing CREATIVITY AND Prawn with almonds & wasabi sauce SERVICE IS THE GREATEST SUCCESS VANILLA AND MASALA CHAI ICE-CREAM AND HAPPINESS I FEEL. $ 450 HKD per person Art dish Fang Fang BOOK 8th Floor, LKF Tower, NOW ON 33 Wyndham Street, Central CHOPE Prices are subject to 10% service charge subject to 10% service are Prices +852 2983 9083 24 Art dish 27 IT’S NOT SO SIMPLE FOR ARGENTINE CHEFS TO SATISFY WITH THEIR OWN DISH AND CREATION.