Videotage (literally merging the two concepts of "Video"
and "Montage") is a non-profit interdisciplinary
artist collective, which focuses on the development of video
and new media art in Hong Kong. Founded in 1985, Videotage
began as a facilitator for collaborative time-based projects.
In a small shared office with two chairs and table, Videotage's
support to artists came in the form of labour and equipment
for production and post-production, and the exchange of
ideas. Videotage has since expanded to include publications,
education, exhibitions and screenings.
Videotage is a vital link in presenting media arts to a
broader community. Programming is guided by its Artistic
Director and full-time staff, and governed by a Board of
Directors.
Videotage aims to boost awareness of Hong Kong video and
new media art activities locally and internationally. Our
artists members has participated in numerous cultural exchanges
and art festivals. Including Asia-Pacific Triennial (Australia);
European Media Art Festival (Germany); Experimenta (Australia);
Hong Kong International Film Festival; Hong Kong Art Festival;
Image Forum Festival (Japan); Kwangju Biennial (Korea);
Multimedia Art Asia Pacific (Australia); Transmediale (Germany);
Venice Biennale (Italy); and Videobrasil (Brazil).
Videotage also invites internationally renowned artists
and curators to present talks, seminars and workshop in
Hong Kong. Previous guests include: Francesca da Rimini,
cyber-feminist; Gary Hill, video artist; Barbara London,
curator, Department of Film and Video, Museum of Modern
Art, New York; Momentum, mixed electronic media performance
group; Jun-jieh Wang, Taiwan-based video artist, among others.
