Overview
Alice’s dissertation examines the cultural development of postwar Hong Kong, looking at how Western modernism took root, changed, and adapted in the city. Instead of viewing modernism only as an artistic style, she explores how it functioned within shifting political, cultural, and colonial contexts. Her project positions Hong Kong as an important site for rethinking the global history of modernism and offers a fresh perspective on postwar Chinese art beyond the usual focus on socialism.
Alice earned her bachelor’s degree in Chinese and History from City University of Hong Kong and her master’s degree in Art History from Boston University. Outside of her research, she is also interested in Hong Kong cinema.
Research Focus
Contemporary Hong Kong art and culture.