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17
Jan 2026
(Sat)

Artistic or Erotic? The Art of Erotic Photography

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (January 2026)
Subject
Western Art
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Date & time
17Jan 2026 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
Speaker
  • Mr Alex Chung (Artist photographer)
Mr Alex Chung

Mr Alex Chung

Alex Chung is an artist photographer with a keen interest in documentary photography and alternative photographic processes. In 2020 Chung had his first solo exhibition "The Quest" with the Hong Kong International Photo Festival and was artist-in-residence (social media) in the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art in the UK. In 2023 with other artists, Chung's works were exhibited in a church in Herzfeld, Germany, in the "WE III. / 2022 pausing" project.

Enquiry
3762 0083 (yannes.chiu@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Photography 攝影藝術證書

The question "Artistic or Erotic?" is the central point of a long-standing debate in the art world. The core of the issue revolves around the distinction between art, erotica, and pornography, and where specific images fall on that spectrum. In essence, the talk addresses how to appreciate images for their beauty and emotional depth, even as they explore themes of human sexuality and desire, pushing viewers to look beyond initial knee-jerk reactions and consider the work's deeper meaning.

Language: Cantonese