1a space is an independent art space, known as one of the oldest experimental art venues, in
Hong Kong.
Founded by a group of Hong Kong cultural workers, the space was first opened in
Oil Street in 1998, which marked the beginning of
Hong Kong's first artists' village and relocated to
Cattle Depot Artist Village
Cattle Depot Artist Village is located on 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The site was originally used as a slaughterhouse from 1908 to 1999. It was renovated and developed into a village for artists in 2001. It is now home ...
in 2001.
One of the co-founders mentioned that the name was derived from the
KMB Route 1A bus route.
Over the past two decades, 1a space has organized more than 160 exhibitions and has been considered as one of the longest-living incubators for contemporary artists in Hong Kong.
The founding members include artists
Choi Yan-chi, Howard Chan, and Hiram To.
References
Art museums and galleries established in 1998
Hong Kong art
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