Dan Archer: Inking the Streets - Hong Kong Street Comics Exhibition
Non-fiction cartoonist Dan Archer captures the essence of Hong Kong's diverse cultural landscape through live sketching, with this exhibition exploring the unique value of hand-drawn narratives in the AI era.
- When
15 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 08:00 - 23:00
- Location
- Dan Archer · Cartoonist
Highlights
Dan Archer is a unique non-fiction cartoonist who insists on "live sketching" as his primary creative method, avoiding over-reliance on photographic references. This exhibition, "Inking the Streets," showcases his precious manuscripts capturing the local essence of Hong Kong, inviting the audience to rediscover the soul of the city.
Program
The exhibition features a selection of Dan Archer's sketches across Hong Kong, covering the vibrant street markets of Wan Chai and North Point, martial arts schools in Sham Shui Po, and cultural events like the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. Dan believes that live sketching captures the essence observed by the naked eye and intuition, while preserving the raw words of his subjects. Against the backdrop of the proliferation of AI-generated content, this exhibition deeply explores the irreplaceable value and creative process of "hand-drawn narratives" in contemporary society.
Performers
- Dan Archer: Non-fiction cartoonist and live sketching artist
Venue & Access
The exhibition is located at 2/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre (2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai). Visitors can reach the venue by MTR to Wan Chai Station.
Ticketing
Admission is free for the public.
