Tsang Tsou-choi, popularly known as the 'King of Kowloon’, was a prolific figure who claimed to be descended from the rightful owners of Kowloon. He introduced a distinctive form of calligraphy, written on public surfaces across the Kowloon peninsula. Since his death in 2007, Tsang’s works have gradually disappeared from public spaces but have become revered as important icons of Hong Kong visual culture.

In this second session of M+’s ‘In Conversation’ series, we invite Willie Chung—a friend of Tsang and the author of several definitive publications on him—to share recollections of his time with the King and new research that sheds light on the roots of Tsang's calligraphy by retracing his time in southern China before moving to Hong Kong. As Chung conveys in a recent essay on M+ Magazine, Tsang's writings comprise a deeply personal and unique form of creative practice that was, for much of his life, deeply misunderstood.

This free event, held on Zoom in Cantonese, will be moderated by Tina Pang M+ Curator of Hong Kong Visual Culture. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be available. Click on 'Get Tickets' to register and receive the meeting link via email.