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MENTAL IDEAS is an unashamedly provocative art, film & media platform promoting mental health awareness, all forms of artistic self-expression, innovation & social enterprise. The platform spotlights artists, writers, filmmakers and social entrepreneurs from around the world, creating opportunities for one of the most complex social groups to innovate and collaborate as a creative community.

Posted 3 weeks ago Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: East meets West – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

They say “East meets West” – yet for some, east lies far away, and for others, it is west that feels distant. For me, both live within – they dwell … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: East meets West – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Posted 3 weeks ago Home Kong Kitchen

Home Kong for Christmas

Mental Ideas is feeling grateful to RL Industry, the company behind Baker’s Secret, for their generous contributions to Home Kong Kitchen this year, which enabled us to distribute brand new cooking equipment … Continue Reading Home Kong for Christmas

Posted 3 weeks ago Contro Vento

To Love A Narcissist wins Best Film at Seoul

It didn’t feel like an appropriate time to mention it at the time it happened, as Hong Kong grieved the victims and all those impacted by the Tai Po fire, … Continue Reading To Love A Narcissist wins Best Film at Seoul

Posted 1 month ago Home Kong Kitchen

RIP 128+

Mental Ideas extends its heartfelt condolences to all affected by the tragic fire in Tai Po. Our hearts ache for all those who lost loved ones. We are eternally grateful … Continue Reading RIP 128+

Posted October 8, 2025 Sadie Kaye

Painting a Legacy of Optimism in Cha: An Asian Literary Journal

Thanks to editor Tammy Ho Lai-Ming for publishing our piece about George Tang Kwok-wing‘s Fine Art Asia exhibition in Cha: An Asia Literary Journal. Congratulations, George on a stunning exhibition! … Continue Reading Painting a Legacy of Optimism in Cha: An Asian Literary Journal

Posted October 6, 2025 Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Floating Between Worlds – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

I was born a Kurd in central Anatolia, Turkey – a minority before I ever understood what that word meant. I grew up in a suburb of Copenhagen, where I … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Floating Between Worlds – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Posted October 6, 2025 Media

George Tang Kwok-wing Celebrates Lifelong Journey at Fine Art Asia 2025!

With a career spanning more than seven decades, Hong Kong artist George Tang Kwok-wing continues to captivate audiences aged 77, this time with a monumental seven-foot floral painting debuting at … Continue Reading George Tang Kwok-wing Celebrates Lifelong Journey at Fine Art Asia 2025!

Posted October 6, 2025 Media

Light the Spark

Share your story of how somebody sparked your day and gave you just the right support when you needed it the most with Mind HK! Your story could be the … Continue Reading Light the Spark

Posted October 6, 2025 Films

The Lines in my Head – Mental Health, Film and the Arts

Mental Idealist Sadie had the pleasure of sharing her story with mental health, film and the arts alongside the brilliant Kate Sullivan at an event organised by Mind HK at … Continue Reading The Lines in my Head – Mental Health, Film and the Arts

Posted October 6, 2025 Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Processing Grief – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Coming from a traditional family, becoming an artist was never seen as a legitimate path – it simply wasn’t considered a “real” profession. Growing up in an illiterate family environment … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Processing Grief – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Posted October 6, 2025 Media

DON’T MISS: Mind HK Mental Health Conference

Don’t miss your chance to bag tickets for Mind HK‘s Hong Kong Mental Health Conference on the theme of ‘Navigating Life’s Defining Moments’ 6-8 Nov! With an exciting line-up of local and international … Continue Reading DON’T MISS: Mind HK Mental Health Conference

Posted July 31, 2025 Magazine

ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: My Mother Tongue – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Conceptual Kurdish-Danish artist and columnist Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan shares his latest art collection and thoughts on why Abstract Expressionism is his preferred mother tongue. ‘I paint because, for me, … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: My Mother Tongue – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan

Posted July 31, 2025 Media

Listen to the Beat – Mind HK Exhibition

Mind HK’s summer 2025 exhibition at Our Gallery, Wan Chai, opens this weekend! This one is called Listen to the Beat and features 5 zones and interactive experiences, exploring emotions through … Continue Reading Listen to the Beat – Mind HK Exhibition

Posted July 31, 2025 Contro Vento

To Love A Narcissist Italian Premiere

To Love A Narcissist will Italian premiere at the Ariano International Film Festival 2025 next weekend! The festival rewards filmmakers who have made a significant contribution to the history of Italian and international … Continue Reading To Love A Narcissist Italian Premiere