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Hong Kong Science Museum's new exhibition to introduce material science and design (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Science Museum will launch a new exhibition, "Material Tales - The Life of Things", starting tomorrow (May 19). In collaboration with the Design Museum, London, the Hong Kong Science Museum brings its touring exhibition to Hong Kong for the first time in a new light.

     Addressing the opening ceremony today (May 18), the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, said that the exhibition is not only a first-time collaboration between the Design Museum, London, and the Hong Kong Science Museum, but the objects displayed also tell amazing and inspiring stories of how design and technology have been shaping human civilisation. In this sense, both the exhibition and materials themselves serve as vehicles of cultural exchanges. Meanwhile, the exhibition showcases the research outcomes in sustainable materials by local scientists. He said he hopes that the exhibition would inspire the younger generation to pursue their passion for science and technology, nurture young talent, and benefit society at large.
      
     The exhibition uses bamboo, which is a biodegradable and versatile material, as its design concept. Divided into four zones, the exhibition starts from the origins and characteristics of materials. Through everyday items such as classic chairs and tableware, images, videos and artworks, this exhibition showcases how humans have applied ingenious technology and design to transform various materials to make life more comfortable and convenient while at the same time endowed materials with boundless imagination. Visitors will be able to appreciate the contribution of the earth's resources to the ascent of humans and reflect on the disastrous consequences of the ravenous consumption of natural resources through exploring the stories behind materials.

     Apart from over 100 exhibits from the London Design Museum's collection, the exhibition also showcases locally developed innovative products, such as "Lightweight Foamed Concrete" that is lighter in weight than normal concrete used in the construction industry; the "Celluwarm Puffer Jacket" made from spent corn husks and stalks; takeaway packaging that uses "Biocide-Free Germ-Repellent Varnish for Paper Products", as well as eco-friendly tableware made from plant-based waste and biodegradable plastic. Visitors can also learn about the scientific properties and applications of different materials through specially designed interactive exhibits.

     Other officiating guests today included the Head of International Engagement of the Design Museum, London, Mr Chris Harris; the Chief Executive Officer of the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Mr Daniel Yu; the Chairman of Science Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Ching Pak-chung; and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Science Museum, Mr Lawrence Lee.

     The exhibition is staged at the special exhibition hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum (2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East) from May 19 to October 18. For details of the exhibition and its admission fee arrangements, please visit hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/material2023.html, or call 2732 3232 for enquiries.
 
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The opening ceremony for the exhibition "Material Tales - The Life of Things" was held today (May 18) at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo shows (from left) the Chairman of the Science Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Ching Pak-chung; the Head of International Engagement of the Design Museum, London, Mr Chris Harris; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Chief Executive Officer of the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Mr Daniel Yu; and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Science Museum, Mr Lawrence Lee, officiating at the ceremony.
The opening ceremony for the exhibition "Material Tales - The Life of Things" was held today (May 18) at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo shows the Head of International Engagement of the Design Museum, London, Mr Chris Harris (first left), and the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (second left), touring the exhibition as officiating guests.
The Hong Kong Science Museum will present the "Material Tales - The Life of Things" exhibition starting from tomorrow (May 19). The exhibition takes bamboo as its design concept.
The Hong Kong Science Museum will present the "Material Tales - The Life of Things" exhibition starting from tomorrow (May 19). Photo shows a locally developed novel material product.
The Hong Kong Science Museum will present the "Material Tales - The Life of Things" exhibition starting from tomorrow (May 19). Photo shows a panton chair made from injection-moulded polypropylene, which is designed by Verner Panton.
The Hong Kong Science Museum will present the "Material Tales - The Life of Things" exhibition starting from tomorrow (May 19). Photo shows a child's bicycle wheel (left) made from rubber, and a Taraxa bike tyre (right) made from rubber extracted from the Russian dandelion.
The Hong Kong Science Museum will present the "Material Tales - The Life of Things" exhibition starting from tomorrow (May 19). Photo shows a "Celluwarm Puffer Jacket" made from spent corn husks and stalks.