The rise of Generative AI A

lthough it is a complex technology, the basic idea of Artificial Intelligence is very simple: to develop machines with autonomous learning and adaptation capabilities that are inspired by human learning models.

Definition in hand, Artificial Intelligence is the branch of computer science that studies the development of Hardware and Software systems endowed with specific capabilities typical of the human being (interaction with the environment, learning and adaptation, reasoning and planning), capable of autonomously pursue a defined purpose, making decisions that until then were usually entrusted to people.

So we have been living and working using AI-based applications for quite a while now: what is different now with the rise of Generative AI?

Generative AI is a subset of AI that specifically focuses on the creation of new data or content based on a set of inputs or parameters. In other words, while AI focuses on making computers intelligent and able to perform tasks, generative AI focuses on using that intelligence to create new things. The difference between AI and generative AI can be thought of as the difference between intelligence and creativity. AI provides the underlying intelligence that allows computers to perform tasks, while generative AI uses that intelligence to create new and original content.

In other words, Artificial Intelligence is a research field that studies the programming and design of systems aimed at providing machines with one or more characteristics considered typically human. Some applications of AI are already quite widespread, and include for example home automation systems capable of regulating the temperature, humidity or lighting based on our habits or the use of our voice as an input; chatbots that support customers with most frequent online requests; recommendations algorithms that guide our choices in many online platforms (Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and so on).

The importance of generative AI lies in its ability to address various challenges and limitations faced by traditional

AI algorithms. For instance, generative AI can be used to create new data for training machine learning algorithms, which is particularly useful when dealing with small or limited datasets. Moreover, generative AI can also be used to generate creative or innovative content in fields such as art, music, and design, offering new opportunities for human-AI collaboration.

Examples of generative AI applications in the real world include:

Generating new images: Generative AI algorithms can be used to generate new images based on existing data. For instance, a generative AI algorithm can be trained on a dataset of images and then generate new, unique images that have never been seen before. This is useful in fields such as computer graphics, where new images can be generated without the need for manual input.

Generating new music: Generative AI algorithms can be used to generate new music based on existing data. For example, a generative AI algorithm can be trained on a dataset of music and then generate new, unique pieces of music. This is useful in the music industry, where new music can be generated without the need for manual input.

Generating new text: Generative AI algorithms can be used to generate new text based on existing data. For instance, a generative AI algorithm can be trained on a dataset of text and then generate new, unique pieces of text. This is useful in fields such as journalism, where new articles can be generated without the need for manual input.

Generating new 3D models: Generative AI algorithms can be used to generate new 3D models based on existing data. For instance, a generative AI algorithm can be trained on a dataset of 3D models and then generate new, unique models. This is useful in fields such as architecture and product design, where new models can be generated without the need for manual input.

Art and Design: AI-powered generative tools can assist in creating new designs and art that might not have been possible through traditional means.

Manufacturing: Generative AI algorithms can optimize the design of products and help find ways to make manufacturing processes more efficient.

Healthcare: Generative AI can be used to develop new drugs and personalized treatments, as well as generate imaging and data analysis to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Marketing and advertising: AI-generated content can be used to create personalized advertisements and marketing materials.

Architecture and construction: AI-powered design tools can assist in creating innovative and efficient building designs.

In terms of global traction, Generative AI is the hot topic of 2023, as we have seen with the launch ChatGPT and the integration of some of its functionalities within Microsoft’s tools and search engine.

Recent figures show that there are currently more than 300 companies globally with a specific focus on Generative AI, and their value has grown impressively: in 2022 Generative AI start-ups were worth 21 billion USD, with a 64% increase compared to previous year and an expected growth in 2023 of 44% (source: Dealroom, Sifted, edited by Innovecos). To give an idea of the disruptive potential of Generative AI, Gartner predicts that by 2025: generative AI will account for 10% of all data produced, up from less than 1% today organizations that use AI across the marketing function will shift 75% of their staff’s operations from production to more strategic activities

Finance: Generative AI can be used to analyze market trends and generate investment insights, as well as creating fraud detection systems.

Media and Entertainment: AI-generated content such as music, videos, and writing can be used to create new forms of media and entertainment.

30% of outbound messages from large organizations will be synthetically generated more than 30% of new drugs and materials will be systematically discovered using generative AI techniques

“If generative AI was a song, it might be something like a symphonic piece that combines elements of classical music with futuristic electronic sounds. The piece would have complex arrangements and unexpected twists, reflecting the idea of AI generating new and original content.

The opening might feature a slow, haunting melody played on a synthesizer, gradually building in intensity as more and more instruments are added, such as strings and horns. The piece would then reach a climax, with all the instruments playing in harmony to create a powerful, emotional soundscape.

As the piece progresses, it would alternate between moments of tranquility and moments of chaos, reflecting the idea of AI’s ability to both automate and create. There might be moments of glitchy, repetitive patterns, symbolizing the idea of AI algorithms, followed by sweeping, emotional strings that represent the potential for creativity and expression.

Ultimately, the piece would be a celebration of the potential and power of generative AI, reflecting the idea that technology and creativity can work together to create something truly unique and amazing.”

*More than half of this article has been written by a generative AI (Chat GPT).

**2 of the featured pictures have been generated using a generative AI (Stable Diffusion)

***The article has been written with the support of Innovecos, CRIF global innovation and research hub

AI is the new answer to old questions in retail

More than 15 years ago the most used word in corporate strategies was Digital Transformation, a concept more than a word that was covering different aspects of the business model’s evolution, nowadays the most used words in the Big 4 managing consulting firms, when they predict the near future, is Artificial Intelligence or AI.

Every time we use a wayfinding app to get from point A to point B, use dictation to convert speech-to-text, or unlock our phone using face ID…we’re using and relying on AI. And companies across industries are also relying on and investing in AI, to improve customer service, increase efficiency, empower employees and so much more.

From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI is one of the most exciting (and controversial) Tech trends happening in the 21st century.

But how big is the AI space? And how quickly is it growing?

A KPMG report has showed that Investments in AI, machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) technology are set to reach $232 billion by 2025.

The study suggests that, although AI technologies currently account for $12.4 billion of global investment, this number will skyrocket in the next three years, with 40 percent of executives expected to increase their AI investments by 20 percent or more, and 32 percent of them increasing RPA investment by 20 percent or more

Artificial Intelligence is bringing a drastic change in technological fields, where it can be implemented to automate the system for more efficiency and performance. AI is now getting used in multiple fields from simply your mobile phone to diagnosing diseases providing a high-performance and accurate system work with efficiency.

AI is largely used in every industry with different levels of maturity. Tech industry is by definition the most mature industry in the adoption of AI and this gave to tech companies a competitive advantage.

We find a large use of AI with different levels of complexity also in the retail industry. A report from Fortune Business Insight reveals that AI services in the retail sector are predicted to increase from $5 Billion to above $31 billions by 2028.

Retail is by far the industry where the customer is the king in terms of data generation and demand. Everyday activity made on and offline generate trackable data, and nurturing AI based technologies.

The most common applications of the AI in Retail industry are: Deep Personalization

Whenever a customer is shopping, their only struggle is personalization. How can they get recommendations on better products at just a click away? Are the recommendations similar to what they prefer to wear or use?

AI-driven personalised shopping recommendations can very well gel in here. As this technology advances, those recommendations will be able to provide increasingly detailed, personally targeted recommendations based on the customer’s tastes, hobbies, and shopping budgets.

Netflix exploit AI to increase their customer services and generating $1 billion annually from automated personalised recommendations.

Retail Boots

Besides e-commerce sales growth, retail bots bridge the gap between online and offline interactions, improve customer satisfaction, and contribute to higher in-store sales.

An active interaction during the sales process suggesting complementary products or better services related to glocalization, verifying the availability of a product in a store near the customer are some of the possible applications of the Retail boots.

Responsive R&D

The most advanced are the Emotional Response Boots – By recognizing and interpreting facial, biometric, and audio cues, AI interfaces can identity shoppers’ in-the-moment emotions, reactions or mindset and deliver appropriate products, recommendations or support — ensuring that a retail engagement doesn’t miss its mark.

Gathering internal and market data to create and evaluate new trends and patterns can support the development of more accurate products or services.

Very near to the classic survey but with tons of more data and with a vast audience to interrogate. Machine learning application give the opportunity to experiment and evolve service to have a cuttingedge approach to the customers and create a strong competitive advantage versus a brand that does not invest in advanced R&D.

R&D is becoming one of the key aspects for retailers. Research and develop what clients really need, cut the time-to-market for new products, predict the customer behaviours, these are all success factors for retail brands.

AI and Machine learning are the best allies to support the competitiveness of a brand in a frenetic market.

A Korean cosmetics company created a new line based on interactive mirror technologies provided by a mobile App. People can try and buy products with augmented reality and through this experience the brand created a completely new line based on customer interaction and selection.

AIhas the potential to transform and benefit the future of retail. It presents an opportunity to create a more efficient and enjoyable experience for customers while also increasing profits for retailers, helping them to remain competitive in an ever-changing economy.

In conclusion, while it is true that AI has the potential to automate many tasks currently performed by human workers, it is unlikely that it will completely replace humans in the workforce. AI is still limited in its abilities, and many jobs require a human touch that cannot be replicated by machines. Additionally, the growth of the AI industry is creating new job opportunities that offset any potential job losses. Therefore, it is unlikely that AI will replace human creativity and intuition in the near future.

Antonio Colaci Vintani CEO - Adiacent Asia Pacific

New Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is adopting a new targeted approach to attract representative and high-potential strategic enterprises from around the globe to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong.

The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) was established to: reach out to strategic enterprises proactively and carry out negotiations formulate attractive, bespoke measures and provide tailor-made plans to facilitate the operations of strategic enterprises in Hong Kong and provide employees of these enterprises with a one-stop supporting service in areas such as visa applications and education arrangements for their children

We will target four major industries of strategic importance to Hong Kong:

We provide bespoke offerings to attract strategic enterprises from around the globe. These tailor-made plans can cover aspects such as land, financing, tax and investment. We have set up a artificial intelligence and data science life and health technology financial technology advanced manufacturing and new-energy technology

The Dedicated Team for Attracting Businesses and Talents in Brussels is happy to support companies in Italy. Meanwhile, Invest Hong Kong continues to provide a one-stop service to assist all companies to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a leading international financial and trade centre, and regional innovation and technology hub, located right at the heart of Asia. Under “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong remains a free and open economy that provides businesses easy access to Mainland China and other key Asian markets, tapping into the vast opportunities offered by the affluent Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and far-reaching Belt and Road Initiative.

Our highly-developed free market economy, coupled with our low and simple tax system, robust legal framework and our traditional strengths in the financial, technology and services sectors, make Hong Kong one of the most ideal businessfriendly environments for strategic enterprises.

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Relocation facilitation (e.g. bank account opening, housing, healthcare, education and networking, etc.)

Being the world’s largest centre for offshore Renminbi business and Asia’s largest biotech fundraising hub, Hong Kong is where enterprises could take advantage of the deep and liquid capital pool to meet their financing needs. They could also enjoy the HKSAR Government’s investment of over US$14 billion on a wide range of measures covering infrastructure, training and talent retention, research and development, as well as funding and other support, which are essential for their business development plans.

As a prime node of connectivity between Mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong is offering global enterprises unique and incomparable opportunities and resources to bring your business to the next level in Asia.

We serve as a one-stop window to assist you throughout the whole set-up process from planning, setting up, launching, to further expansion. Our key services include:

OASES provides free and all-rounded support to assist overseas and Mainland strategic enterprises to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong. Please get in touch with OASES or our Dedicated Teams to explore further how we could assist with your business expansion plan.

Setting up and business support (e.g. licencing, visa, intellectual property protection, tax, government funding schemes, talent schemes, business regulations, marketing and public relations, etc.)

Aftercare services for continuous expansion of business

For further details, please visit our website at https://www.oases.gov.hk/ or contact our Dedicated Team head in Brussels below:

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Arkad Foundation of Seravezza in Italy and Asia Society Hong Kong are proud to announce the Fusion 2 Exhibition at the Asia Society Hong Kong Gallery from 15 March to 25 June 2023.

On 29 September 1513, Pope Leo X (born Giovanni de’ Medici, the second son of Lorenzo the Magnificent) decreed through his Arbitration Ruling the passage of “Pietrasanta, Motrone and their adjoining territories” from the dominion of Lucca to that of Florence. With this decree, the pope created the socalled Versilia Medicea, a land stretching from the Tyrrhenian Sea up to the peaks of the Apuan Alps, which hosts plenty of natural, artistic, and historical treasures.

The area is also renowned for the quarries of one of the finest marble in the world, which was used since the times of the Etruscans and the Romans. In more recent times, during the Late Renaissance, Giovanni de’ Medici asked Michelangelo to design a road to transport the marble from Seravezza’s quarries to Florence: a road known as “Via di Michelangelo.”

“Fusion”, the project we want to present here started from Arkad Foundation, a non-profit organization in Seravezza, founded by two sculptors: the Hong Kong-born Cynthia Sah and the French Nicolas Bertoux.

Cynthia and Nicolas share the same passion for art and a solid commitment to educate young generations and intercultural dialogue.

In 2021 they conceived the idea of gathering ten sculptors, five from the “western world” and five from Hong Kong, engaging them in a creative dialogue based on two different materials: marble and wood.

At that time, due to the pandemic, travel was not easy, for this reason, their dialogue started at a distance and developed a unique formula of cooperation. Each one of the two teams of five chose a colleague-partner and started working on his/ her work and on that of the colleague. Each artist in Seravezza created a sculpture in white marble; those in Hong Kong did the same, with wood. The works created in Italy were shipped to Hong Kong and completed with wooden elements by Chinese artists. In turn, each of the artists in Versilia received a wooden sculpture that he/she completed with marble elements. Ten sculptures were created, representing a fusion of different materials and distant cultures and sensibilities.

On December 8th 2021, two exhibitions were simultaneously inaugurated at the Visual Art Center in Hong Kong and at the Arkad Foundation in Seravezza, showcasing what we can call “the works in progress.”

Italian Cultural Institute Hong Kong is proud to support this project once again for the second edition, and to facilitate the cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Italy.

This year, from March 14th to June 11th, 2023, the ten sculptures will be exhibited together in the gallery of the Asia Society in Hong Kong, within the Fusion 2 Exhibition. In addition, 20 new smaller sculptures created using marble and wood by the same artists, will also be exhibited. This will be the first time the artists will meet their collaborative partners in Hong Kong.

This innovative project couldn’t have been possible without the visionary genius of the two artistic directors, Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux, the competence and tireless effort of Cristina Conti, the Italian coordinator, and, of course, the generous, passionate commitment of the ten artists:

The five international artists: Francesca Bernardini and Lorenzo Vignoli (Italy), Aurelien Boussin (France), Jacob Cartwright (Australia), Flavia Robalo (Argentina); and the five local artists: Danny Lee, Margaret Chu, Yuen Long Ho, Violet Shum, Yaman Chau

We are grateful for the sponsors and supporters of the Fusion project, in particular: Regione Toscana, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, Comune di Seravezza and Susan Chen Foundation, for actualizing the vision, and bringing international and local artists together.

Stefano Fossati Director

Italian Cultural Institute

Hong Kong & Macau

Arkad Foundation (Italy)

Arkad is a non-profit Foundation, founded in 2002 by Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux. to create an intercultural center designed to promote artistic projects, help artists create works of art, promote and spread culture, especially sculptural artworks, organize professional training, and welcome artists. The Foundation is housed within the structures of the ARTCO Studio, in the historic marble cutting factory adjacent to the Medici

Palace of Seravezza, located between the Apuan Alps and the Versilia plain. The purpose of the Foundation is to organize exhibitions and events, assist artists, transmit technical knowledge, encourage the encounter of artistic experiences in the broad field of contemporary art and connect internal activities with the main local and international artistic events. Annual memberships support the maintenance of the structure and the promotion

Asia Society Hong Kong Center (ASHK)

ASHK is an independent nongovernmental educational organization established in 1990 by a group of Hong Kong community leaders led by Sir Quo-wei Lee, then Chairman of Hang Seng Bank. It is one of 14 centers of Asia Society’s diverse network across the globe, with the mission to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world in the fields of arts and culture, business and policy. Since 2012, ASHK is situated at the Former Explosives Magazine of the Victoria Barracks, a site steeped in history, cultural significance and natural beauty. The 1.3 hectares site, housing four former British military buildings, was built by the British Army in the mid-19th century for explosives and ammunition production and storage. Through conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse, the heritage site has been transformed into a cultural and intellectual hub, combining heritage preservation with a distinct modern aesthetic complete with world-class performance and conference facilities that offer a broad range of arts and culture, business and policy programs, and exhibitions to the community. https://www.arkad.it/en/fondazione-arkad https://asiasociety.org/hong-kong

ASHK was established entirely with local funding and is supported through membership dues, fundraising events, and contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations that support and advance its mission.

by Matteo Pillitteri Sciacca Academician

The health benefits of olive oil were first made public over 25 years ago, when the data from the Seven Countries Study (Keys, A. et al, Am J Epidemiol, 1986), gathered from 11,579 men aged between 40 and 59 years, monitored for 15 years, associated the Mediterranean Diet with decreased mortality, plausibly because of olive oil consumption. Extra-virgin olive oil is a healthy, minimally processed food; it is highly digestible, facilitates gastric and liver function, and regulates the intestines. It also reduces gastric acid secretion, preventing duodenal ulcer.

One or two tablespoonfuls on an empty stomach, before the first meal, can combat simple chronic constipation, also improving the motility and action of the gallbladder. It prevents and protects against various other health problems. It reduces the risk of heart attacks, hypertension and atherosclerosis, because it keeps ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL) low and its monounsaturated fatty acids protect levels of ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL), indispensable for cleaning arteries. It guards against diabetes by improving the blood’s glucose profile, regulating lipid metabolism and limiting the formation of harmful substances. It also has important anti-tumour abilities.

Extra-virgin olive oil is also noteworthy for its exceptional heat resistance, which makes it the only oil capable of limiting oxidation and cell ageing. Unlike other oils, extracted from seeds and rich in polyunsaturated fats, and butter, high in saturated fats (easily degraded by heat and badly tolerated by all the digestive organs), olive oil is uniquely capable of reducing the impact of hot condiments, contemporaneously ‘cleaning’ the blood. On one hand, monounsaturated oleic acid hinders intestinal absorption, thereby reducing total cholesterol and triglyceride levels; on the other, it facilitates disposal of the cholesterol responsible for ischemia and hypertension. Furthermore, by increasing blood fluidity, it reduces the risk of clots and thrombosis, playing a role half-way between food and medicine. Food seasoned with extra- virgin olive oil not only favours the secretory stimuli which help digestion, but is also well tolerated by the stomach and intestines. It contains important elements (oleic acid, polyphenols and vitamins) with positive effects on metabolic processes, and the foremost experts now consider it a nutraceutical food, meaning that its properties can regulate bodily mechanisms in a healthful manner. The composition of extra-virgin olive oil has protective effects on the arteries, liver and stomach.

Its high unsaturated fat content ensures more balanced development in childhood, helping cells to absorb substances indispensable to growth. The classic olive oil drizzle over a child’s food is the healthiest and best-loved condiment. A diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil is also important for adolescents, as growing organisms need a supplement to their daily energy and calorie intake. As mentioned already, extra-virgin olive oil facilitates liver activity and regulates the intestines. Its consumption reduces the risk of gastric and duodenal ulcers, has a laxative effect which is most efficacious on an empty stomach, and furthermore helps to prevent gallstones. Olive oil is not less digestible than other oils, as some would have uninformed consumers believe. On the contrary, it has been scientifically demonstrated that it is the only 100% digestible oil, against 85% for sunflower seed oil, 81% for peanut and 36% for maize. Compared with other fats, especially those of animal origin, it is the most digestible. www.facebook.com/accademiaitalianadellacucinahongkong a. Cappuccino b. Beer c. A glass of red wine a. Very soon, as soon as I could b. When your mum stopped doing your laundry c. You don’t understand the meaning of this question a. You love weaving through the traffic to reach the destination as fast as possible, honking the horn if necessary b. You stay in the right-hand lane and only surpass trucks if necessary c. You enjoy driving in the middle of the road, taking it slowly and safely

The pungency that we perceive in our throats from food seasoned with good extra-virgin olive oil represents a ‘pinch’ of additional health: it is caused by a recently discovered anti-inflammatory substance called oleocanthal (also found in sansa, the pomace left over from pressing olives). Its characteristics are similar to those of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and thus its action is comparable to that of ibuprofen. Oleocanthal was discovered by chance during a molecular gastronomy meeting in Sicily, when the scientist Gary Beauchamp, tasting dishes containing newly pressed extra-virgin olive oil, recognised the same pungency that he had experienced when tasting ibuprofen. It is plausible that regular olive oil consumption benefits health because it constantly exposes us to the anti-inflammatory effects of oleocanthal.

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina has been present in Hong Kong since 2012. The Delegation is headed by Savio Pesavento and welcomes new members, individuals who are passionate about food and knowledgeable about Italian cuisine.

1. You are having pizza with friends. What do you order to drink?

Il Bel Paese is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and, of course, its delicious food, all of which make it the perfect travel destination for tourists from all over the world. But as the saying goes “paese che vai, usanze che trovi” (lit. country you go to, customs you find), every place in the world and, by extension, every area of social life, has its specific rules and customs, which might be puzzling and strange to foreign visitors.

Italy is no exception. Past the touristy spots and picturesque views, there is another more worldly and mundane side waiting to be discovered. From crazy drivers on motorways to infinite queues at public offices, things can get rough sometimes.

No matter how much you say you love the country, do you actually have what it takes to be a real Italian and mix with the crowd? Let’s find out with this test to measure your “Italianness” and make sure you can not only survive, but also thrive in Italy!

2. At what age did you feel a strong need for independence and decided to go to live on your own?

3. What is your driving style on the motorway?

4. It’s your birthday and your relatives bought you a present. To thank them you: a. Politely say “thank you” b. Say “thank you” and give a big hug to everyone c. You express your gratitude and go around the room kissing everyone on the cheeks a. You wonder what’s going on, you check if the sign is real, look around, ask the nearby counters and, only then, you go upstairs b. You go upstairs c. You start complaining and then you run away because you forgot your car parked outside a. You let the lady who only has two products pass in front of you b. You ask the person in front of you to let you pass, since you only have a few things to pay for c. You go to a closed counter and ask the cashier to open it a. You say: “I don’t know” b. You say: “boh”, shrug your shoulders and open your arms

5. You are in a public office to get a document and at the counter you find a sign saying “temporarily closed, go to counter 8 on the upper floor”. What do you do?

6. You are at the supermarket checkout. How do you behave?

7. Someone asks you a question you can’t answer. How do you react?

8. August is the best month for… a. Taking care of all the paperwork you didn’t have time to do before. After all, holidays are also for this, right? b. Enjoying the tranquility of the empty streets, shopping and visiting your relatives c. Doing nothing because most of the people are on holiday a. You rush to the small shop under the office and buy a new one, rather than making a bad impression! b. You clean it with some water and forget about it c. You don’t pay too much attention to it, it’s not that big anyway a. I hang up b. I say “ciao, talk to you soon”

9. You are in the office and about to have a business appointment. You notice a stain on your shirt! What do you do?

10. How do you end a phone call?

Answer key

Now it’s time to calculate your score and find out your profile.

Your answers

Score: 10 - 16: “A health hazard”

Independent and rational, efficient and rigorous in every situation, you live in a world made up of mathematical laws, logical order, rigor and certainties. You love silence, meditation and inner balance. You will be fine in Italy for a short vacation, but if you stay longer you may start developing signs of impatience due to the slow pace of life.

Score: 17 - 24: “Too much of a good thing”

You are a realistic and balanced person, you face life with enthusiasm and curiosity. Whether it’s for an extended holiday or for work, Italy represents for you the ideal place to live, but only for part of the year. You are fascinated by the culture and lifestyle, even if you really cannot explain some Italian congenital problems.

Score: 25 - 30: “A match made in heaven”

Romantic and passionate, an aesthete devoted to good taste. You seek the essence of life and often find it in the little things. You love company and adventure. The nostalgia for Italy started before you visited, it was love at first sight. The food, the monuments, the landscape are part of you and you cannot do without them. The things that don’t work are just stories to share with your friends and have a laugh. Living in Italy is your thing.

Art Basel 2023

The crown jewel of Hong Kong Art Month and the city’s art calendar, Art Basel is taking place from March 23 to 25 at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. Featuring masterpieces and contemporary artworks from numerous galleries around the world, as well as a series of programmes and talks for visitors to take part in, there’s never a dull moment at Art Basel.

Hong Kong Convention Centre

More info: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/ art/art-basel-hong-kong-2023

Art Central 2023

Art Central returns from March 22 to 25 with an extensive roster of participating galleries showcasing everything from paintings and sculptures to mixed media work, large-scale installations, as well as art talks, video presentations, art performances and more. Taking place alongside Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central allows visitors to discover various creative talents from Hong Kong and around the world.

Hong Kong Convention Centre

More info: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/ art/art-central-2023

Music

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The epic EDM music fest returns in a brand new venue.

The UK’s iconic electronic dance music festival, Creamfields, has announced their return to Hong Kong in 2023. Set to take place on April 1 and 2; the upcoming music fest will take place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, so you’ll have plenty of space to rave and dance to your favourite tunes over the weekend.

The wait is over, as Creamfields has just announced their full lineup for the EDM concert. Notably, global acts like Calvin Harris, along with special guest MK, The Chainsmokers, and Tiesto, will be headlining the music festival. Additionally, Creamfields will also welcome Chicago-based DJ John Summit as he makes his first appearance in Hong Kong.

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Central Harbourfront Event Space

More info: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/ music/creamfields-2023