The Master of Chih Lo Lou, Ho Iu-kwong (1907 – 2006), built up the Chih Lo Lou Collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy with the aim of preserving the national essence and promoting Chinese art. As a philanthropist and passionate collector, he had always been a close friend of many in Hong Kong’s literati circle […]
In the history of Chinese painting, there are quite some painter couples. Few, however, have the husband and wife matching each other in artistic accomplishment as did Xie Zhiliu (1910 – 1997) and Chen Peiqiu (1923 – 2020), both of whom were leading calligrapher-painters of the Shanghai School in their own right. On his part […]
"Art Personalised: Masterpieces from the Hong Kong Museum of Art" exhibition will be held at the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) from June 30. Featuring nearly 100 artworks of different styles from ancient and modern times from the museum's rich collection, the exhibits are grouped in four personality types for display, offering visitors an […]
"Eternal Enlightenment: the Virtual World of Jiajing Emperor" Talk Series With 2022 marking the 500th anniversary of the Jiajing Emperor's ascension to the throne, the Hong Kong Museum of Art has organised an exhibition focused on the emperor, in collaboration with the famed Huaihaitang Collection, revealing the struggles and aspirations of this legendary Ming emperor […]
Love has always been a source of inspiration for artists. Romance, family ties, teacher-student bonds, friendship, patriotism... all these forms of love provide artists with an endless wellspring of creative energy. Over the centuries, Chinese artists have often suffused their painting, calligraphy and poetry with sentiments. Like love letters, their works of art are intimate […]
As one of the most renowned Spanish artists of the 20th century, Joan Miró’s love for all kinds of everyday objects and their intrinsic poetic qualities is apparent throughout his long and fruitful career. Linking art to life was one of his greatest aspirations, which was realised by his unique ability to perceive the poetic […]
To commemorate its 60th anniversary, the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is proud to present the celebratory project A 10,000-Year View, a site-specific art installation by the internationally renowned artist Zheng Chongbin. Inspired by the new spatial perspective and the scenery of the HKMoA, the artist meticulously makes use of light and shade, multimedia […]
This Talk Series is an extension of the exhibition " The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Road to the Baroque — Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum". The HKMoA has invited a total of six scholars and artists in the fields of art history, classical music and local art to discuss and share their insights […]
Chinese calligraphy is the only script-based form of art that has thrived for over a millennium in the course of human civilisation. From purely a medium of communication, it has evolved into an embodiment of abstract aesthetic that represents the calligrapher's spirit and sentiments. This exhibition features over seventy artworks by Hong Kong artists from […]
The 2nd exhibition of "Hong Kong Art: Co-Creation" exhibition series is co-curated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art and renowned local designer Freeman Lau. Prof. Chan Yuk-keung, has been invited as the exhibition consultant. With the theme of Chinese characters, the exhibition features more than 100 exhibits in various media from the collection of […]
An exhibition entitled "City Rhymes: The Melodious Notes of Calligraphy" will be held at the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA). The exhibition features over 70 artworks by Hong Kong artists from the collection of the HKMoA. Through the perspectives of poetry, dance, painting and music, the exhibition allows audiences to enjoy a journey to […]
Characterised by the dramatic contrast of light and dark, exaggerated movement and pronounced figures’ facial expressions, historians coined the term Baroque to define 17th century Italian art which focuses on high tension and realistic representations of emotions. Baroque artists were arguably the originators of immersive experiences. Their paintings are compelling and strikingly real, often immersing […]