artist

Irene Flanhardt

Irene gained her Bachelor of Visual Media (Fine Art) degree from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Australia, in 2008.

She is a photographer, painter, installation, and paper-cutting artist. Between 2011 and 2023 she operated Flanhardt Galerie und Atelier. In December 2023, she set up Artside. – see her CV, photography and gallery

Irene has exhibited in various venues including Hong Kong International Airport, Consulate General of Nepal in Hong Kong, Jao Tsung-I Academy, Landmark Atrium, Canon Image Square, Pacific Place, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (Le French May), The Bridge+ Living Art Space, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, and Tai O Heritage Hotel. Her works have been published extensively in numerous notable magazines, newspapers, and media websites.

Irene has curated many exhibitions including a multi-media exhibition titled “Ding Ding to Kowloon” in 2017. A group “Tram Chasers” founded by her collaborated with Hong Kong Tramways and Jao Tsung-I Academy. The exhibition attracted more than 20,000 visitors and 70 social media to cover the event. After the exhibition, Canon invited Irene to try out a new camera to shoot trams and run a few workshops to talk about her tram project.

In 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2024, Irene published four books, namely, “The Charm of Tai O” (大澳魅力), “Following Trams in 24 Hours” (追蹤電車24小時) , “Behind the Glamour” (風光背後) and “Ding Ding – 120 Reflections of Tram Rides in Hong Kong“ (電車日常：搭叮叮背後的120件事) respectively.