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Hong Yuen Ying, Rae 

+852 6608 6012

rae.yyhong@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

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MA in Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices (GPA 3.88)

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore, 2018 Sep-2019 Nov

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Research area: Museum accessibility and inclusion

Publication: Questioning Museums: Art Institutions in Singapore (2018)

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Researches and Essays

 

BA (Hon) Design (2nd Hon)

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, 2013-2017

 

HKDSE (Level B,A,C,B,B)

Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chun Yiu Memorial College
Visual art, chemistry/biology as electives
Hong Kong, 2007-2013

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Museum Curatorial Researcher

Hong Kong Museum of History , 2021 Nov – present

 

In response to the revamp of the museum’s large scale permanent exhibitions in the forthcoming years, duties include in conducting researches on the political, economic and social all aspects of 19th Century Hong Kong, a 20,000 ft. thematic gallery. To liaise and coordinate with public and private museums, as well as archives and academic institutes, for studying their potential for turning into large scale thematic exhibitions in the long run.

-    Research/ caption writing and translation/ liaison with the exhibition designers and multimedia contractors/ archival and conservation duties  

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Curatorial and Research Associate 

University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 2019 May– 2021 Sep

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Collaborate on museum exhibitions and curatorial projects, including exhibition design, research, installation, translation and media production. 

 

- Publications:

Living Kogei : Contemporary Japanese Craft from the Ise Collection (2019)

- Curatorial projects:

Searching for the Spirit of Yau Me Tei and North Point

Culture mapping with  secondary school students, professionals and community stakeholders in a project that took place in two neighborhoods.

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Hong Hong Art History Series

Contributing to the research of Hong Kong Art History, this is an on-going projects that features interviews with local artists and curator. 

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- Digital Curator/ Designer

Colours of Congo: Patterns, Symbols and Narratives in 20th-Century Congolese Paintings (2021)

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THE CITY OF FLOWERS Dezső Bozóky’s Canton Photographs (2020)

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TWO YEARS IN EAST ASIA:Travelling in Hong Kong 1907–1909 (2019)

 

https://www.virtual.umag.hku.hk/

Video production: www.youtube.com/channel/UCW8BIcwLW4j55vsq8yEVfwA/videos

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Multimedia Designer

SG Magazine, Asia City Media Group, 2017 Sep–2018 Sep

Develop in-house and client videos. Provide multimedia contents, including graphic design, print layout, and social media materials. Work across F&B, lifestyle, art, and events, with clients including STB, Singapore International Festival of Arts, and MBS.

 

Exhibition Invigilator

London Brain Project, Beyond My Brain Exhibition, 2017 Jan 

Beyond my Brain is an interactive exhibition exploring what it means to grow up with a brain injury from the perspective of the children, family members, teachers, scientists and artists.

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Social Media Manager/Videographer
London Frame Perfect Mgt, 2016 Mar–2017 Jan
Manage the company’s social media platform, produce videos and motion pictures to promote the company’s network .

 

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LANGUAGE 

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Native: Cantonese Chinese

 

Fluent: English
IELTS, overall band score 7.0
 

Fluent: Mandarin Chinese
PSC (PUTONGHUA SHUIPING CESHI) 88%EXTRAMURAL

 

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EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

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Arts for Good Foundation 

Volunteer art ambassador, 2021–present 

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Ng Ka Tsuen Doggies Home

Volunteer, 2020–present 

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London ABACUS (Association of British and Chinese University Students)
Publicity officer, 2015–2017

Civic and National Education Team
Chairperson, 2011–2013

 

Art Club
Publicity officer, 2011–2013

 

YMCA Volunteer Group V-FA
Vice-chairperson, 2008–2011

Hong Kong Air Cadets Crop
Basic Cadet, 2007–2010