1a space

{{Short description|An art space in Hong Kong}}

1a space is an independent art space, known as one of the oldest experimental art venues, in Hong Kong.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Christie |date=2019-01-28 |title=Local Art: Like its Namesake Bus Line, 1a Space is Quintessentially Hong Kong |url=https://zolimacitymag.com/artist-choi-yan-chi-turned-1a-space-into-quintessential-hong-kong-gallery/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Zolima City Magazine |language=en-GB}} Founded by a group of Hong Kong cultural workers, the space was first opened in Oil Street in 1998,{{Cite news |date=1998-10-22 |title=1aspace：又來一個藝術空間 |pages=c8 |work=Ming Pao |url=https://cdn.aaa.org.hk/_source/1a-space-153.pdf |access-date=2022-11-12}}{{Cite news |date=1998-10-30 |title=穿上玻璃鞋的新文化村 |work=Sing Tao Daily |url=https://cdn.aaa.org.hk/_source/1a-space-153.pdf |access-date=2022-11-12}}{{Cite news |date=1998-11-08 |title=建立香港蘇豪區的契機 |work=HK Commercial Daily |url=https://cdn.aaa.org.hk/_source/1a-space-153.pdf |access-date=2022-11-12}} which marked the beginning of Hong Kong's first artists' village and relocated to Cattle Depot Artist Village{{Cite web |title=LCQ15: Cattle Depot Artist Village |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200904/22/P200904220152.htm |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=GovHK}} in 2001.

One of the co-founders mentioned that the name was derived from the KMB Route 1A bus route.

Over the past two decades, 1a space has organized more than 160 exhibitions and has been considered as one of the longest-living incubators for contemporary artists in Hong Kong.{{Cite journal |last=Ng |first=Mary |journal=Journal of Theatrex Asia |title=Vol. 2 Ng Yin Mary - SWOT analysis on 1a Space Hong Kong |url=https://www.academia.edu/17264963}} The founding members include artists Choi Yan-chi, Howard Chan, and Hiram To.