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SUMMARY:Brilliance: Ming Dynasty Ceramic Treasures from the Palace Museum\, 1368–1644
DESCRIPTION:On its second anniversary\, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) will unveil a new thematic exhibition Brilliance: Ming Dynasty Ceramic Treasures from the Palace Museum\, 1368–1644 on 10 July 2024 in Gallery 3. \nJointly organised by the HKPM and the Palace Museum\, this exhibition marks the second large-scale Palace Museum ceramic showcase since the opening of the HKPM. The exhibition will feature the new batch of 106 ceramic treasures on loan from the Palace Museum\, including 21 grade-one national treasures\, as well as five pieces from the HKPM’s own collection\, showcasing the development and achievements of Ming dynasty ceramics. \nCeramics are among the largest categories of treasures in the Palace Museum collection\, accounting for 360\,000 out of its more than 1.86 million items. Unparalleled in volume\, quality\, and variety\, they are mainly inherited from the imperial collections of the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. “Brilliance” features over 100 representative Ming ceramic treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum. It is organised in three sections and explores the development and the outstanding achievements of ceramic production in form\, glaze\, and design in the early\, mid-\, and late Ming dynasty. The exhibition continues the spotlight on Chinese ceramics\, building on the inaugural exhibition of “Clay to Treasure: Ceramics from the Palace Museum Collection” at the HKPM. Apart from the 106 ceramic treasures from the Palace Museum\, the exhibition will showcase seven exhibits from the generous donations to HKPM by Mr Lawrence Chan\, master of the Dawentang Collection\, and Mr Anthony Cheung\, owner of the Huaihaitang Collection. \nThe Ming dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics. Ming dynasty ceramics are remarkable works of art\, distinguished by their quality and diversity. They tell stories of the imperial court\, technological advances\, and cultural exchanges. Imperial kilns were founded at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province in 1369 to produce pieces for the exclusive use by the court\, which imposed strict control over the management of the kilns. As a result of imperial patronage\, Ming emperors influenced porcelain production and style. Ming potters\, continuing the legacy of their predecessors\, perfected their craft and sought to break new ground. As powerful vehicles of cultural exchange\, Ming ceramics were widely traded\, admired\, and copied\, generating a craze for Chinese porcelains around the globe. \n“Brilliance” features 106 newly loaned masterpieces from the Palace Museum\, alongside 7 pieces from the HKPM collection. Most of these treasures of the Palace Museum are on display in Hong Kong for the first time. Among them are 21 grade-one national treasures\, including a pear-shaped vase with a “Three Friends of Winter” decoration from the Hongwu period\, a dish with dragons among waves from the Zhengtong period\, a cup with garden scenes in autumn from the Chenghua period\, and a garlic-mouth bottle with birds and flowers among lotus ponds from the Wanli period. Organised in three sections\, the exhibition explores the development and the outstanding achievements of ceramic production in form\, glaze\, and design in the early\, mid-\, and late Ming dynasty:  \n\nThe early Ming dynasty (Hongwu to Xuande periods\, 1368–1435) was the golden age of blue-and-white porcelain\, which is known for its fine body and glaze\, as well as intensely blue decorations. The Yongle and Xuande wares of monochrome copper red and cobalt blue also exemplified the sophistication of Ming ceramic technology. The elegant and subdued “sweet white” porcelains of the Yongle period were often compared to translucent and lustrous white jade.\nDuring the mid-Ming dynasty (Zhengtong to Zhengde periods\, 1436–1521)\, the ceramics displayed representative features\, including enameled doucai wares as well as blue-and-white porcelains known for their subtle colours and delicate thin bodies during the Chenghua period. Monochrome wares with bright yellow enamel and porcelains with green-enameled designs were representative of the Hongzhi period. Thick-bodied blue-and-white wares with greyish–blue designs stood out during the Zhengde period.\nDuring the late Ming dynasty (Jiajing to Wanli periods\, 1522–1620)\, the porcelain industry flourished at Jingdezhen and the folk kilns greatly expanded. Their porcelains became more diverse and inventive in form and design\, and skilled artisans succeeded in firing impressively large vessels\, despite their proneness to distortion. The late Ming also saw further development of the “five colour” technique. Porcelain designs became highly innovative and distinctive in the late Ming reflecting the influence of the emperors’ preferences. For example\, the Jiajing Emperor (1507–1567) was a devout Daoist\, and the wares made for his court were often adorned with Daoist symbols of longevity\, including cranes and the eight trigrams. The Wanli Emperor (1563–1620) was a follower of Buddhism; many imperial wares produced during his reign bore lotuses\, beaded garlands\, and other Buddhist motifs.\n\nA series of educational programmes will enhance understanding of Ming dynasty ceramics \nVisitors who enjoy hands-on crafting experiences are encouraged to take part in a ceramics workshop and create ceramic pieces inspired by the exhibition. The Museum will also organise public talks where curators of the exhibition as well as other specialists will share their insights into the historical significance and regional impact of imperial porcelain in the Ming dynasty.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/brilliance-ming-dynasty-ceramic-treasures-from-the-palace-museum-1368-1644/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Palace Museum\, West Kowloon Cultural District\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260607T093544
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SUMMARY:Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt will jointly present the special exhibition Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums from 20 November 2025 to 31 August 2026. \n The special exhibition\, which will run for an unprecedented duration of nine and a half months\, brings together 250 exquisite treasures from seven major museums in Egypt\, including the Egyptian Museum in Cairo\, the Luxor Museum of the Ancient Egyptian Art\, the Suez National Museum\, and the Sohag National Museum. Additionally\, the exhibition will present a group of ancient Chinese objects to foster a dialogue with their Egyptian counterparts\, highlighting the parallel development and achievement of two of the world’s great ancient civilisations. \nCoinciding with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Egypt in 2026\, this exhibition will demonstrate the unwavering dedication of both nations to promoting cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. \nThe long and rich legacy of ancient Egypt civilisation is evident in its monumental pyramids\, magnificent temples\, exquisite statues\, and intricate archaeological remains\, all of which continue to captivate archaeologists\, historians\, and visitors from around the world. This great civilisation originated in the lower reaches of the Nile River in the northeastern part of the African continent more than 7\,000 years ago. From unification around 3000 BCE through the Old Kingdom (2686–2160 BCE)\, the systems of pharaonic rule and deities were established. This was followed by the development and perfection in the Middle Kingdom (2055–1650 BCE)\, and then the fusion and transformations in the New Kingdom (1550–1069 BCE)\, during which ancient Egyptian culture and arts reached their peak. After the invasions of the seafaring raiders known as “Sea Peoples”\, as well as Libyans\, ancient Egyptian civilisation engaged in deeper interaction and integration with Mediterranean civilisations. \nThis grand exhibition traces the development of this fascinating culture over a period of 5\,000 years\, showcasing its political achievements\, art\, daily life\, and religious practices during the peak of its accomplishments. It also introduces the latest archaeological discoveries from the Saqqara region near Cairo and explores ancient Egypt’s exchanges with other world civilisations. Featuring 250 precious artefacts from seven major Egyptian museums and the Saqqara archaeological site\, the exhibition is organised into four thematic sections: “The Land of Pharaohs”\, “The World of Tutankhamun”\, “The Secrets of Saqqara”\, and “Ancient Egypt and the World”. These sections present concepts of sacred kingship\, belief systems\, funerary practices\, social life\, and customs while exploring stories of Tutankhamun’s lineage and era\, astonishing new finds from Saqqara\, sacred animal traditions\, and Egypt’s cultural exchanges and archaeological collaborations with the world. \nThe exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. It is proudly supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong)\, the Museum’s strategic partner\, and Cathay and UnionPay International are the Major Sponsors.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/ancient-egypt-unveiled-treasures-from-egyptian-museums/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Palace Museum\, West Kowloon Cultural District\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Heritage,Painting,Sculpture
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SUMMARY:Heavenly Horses: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum
DESCRIPTION:The horse\, associated with resilience\, vigour\, loyalty\, and nobility\, has long been a favourite subject of Chinese painters. By the Tang dynasty (618–907)\, horse painting was a distinct genre. The introduction of European knowledge and techniques—particularly anatomy and perspective—in the late Ming to early Qing dynasties (17th–18th century) propelled the art of horse painting to an unprecedented height. The genre underwent a notable revival from the late Qing (19th to early 20th century) to the modern era\, thanks to a further blending of traditional Chinese painting techniques with European and other styles. \nThis exhibition celebrates the Year of the Horse in 2026 by examining and showcasing the achievements of Chinese horse painting from multiple perspectives: courtly and literati\, classical and modern\, Chinese and European. Divided into four thematic sections\, the exhibition features nearly 100 masterpieces by more than 60 renowned artists from the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) to the 20th century. The majority of the works on display are drawn from the collection of the Palace Museum. The exhibition is enriched by loans from the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Art Museum\, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. These exceptional works offer insight into the genre’s distinctive artistic expression and cultural resonance. \nThe exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum\, and exclusively sponsored by the Institute of Philanthropy.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/heavenly-horses-masterpieces-from-the-palace-museum/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Palace Museum\, West Kowloon Cultural District\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260607T093544
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SUMMARY:Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed
DESCRIPTION:Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed is jointly organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). It marks the Met’s debut in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area\, and the first major travelling exhibition of its encyclopaedic global jewellery collection in Asia. Featuring around 200 dazzling and iconic masterpieces of jewellery\, it is the first major exhibition in Hong Kong dedicated to the sweeping narratives of jewellery and other human adornment\, covering five continents and nearly 4\,000 years from the second millennium BCE to the 21st century. All exhibits drawn from the Met’s collection will be displayed alongside important works from the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Mengdiexuan Collection and the Chris Hall Collection at the Hong Kong Palace Museum\, as well as a major loan from the Illuminata Collection. Together\, these works trace the development of adornments from ancient civilisations to cutting-edge contemporary creations\, celebrating jewellery as a powerful medium for artistic and cultural expression. \nThe exhibition is presented in five thematic sections: “The Divine Body”\, “The Regal Body”\, “The Transcendent Body”\, “The Alluring Body”\, and “The Resplendent Body”. Each section illuminates a distinct dimension of adornment\, inviting visitors to marvel at the manifold ways humans have embellished themselves from head to toe as an expression of belief\, status\, and aesthetic ideals across cultures and geographies. \nThrough this exhibition\, the Hong Kong Palace Museum aims to celebrate creativity and cultivate cross-cultural dialogue that underscores the universality of jewellery\, reflecting its commitment to bridging cilvilisations and connecting the past with the present. \nThe exhibition is jointly organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York and the Hong Kong Palace Museum\, Cathay and American Express are the Major Sponsors of the exhibition.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/treasures-of-global-jewellery-from-the-met-the-body-transformed/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Palace Museum\, West Kowloon Cultural District\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fashion & Jewellery,Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280603
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Forbidden City and the World — Cultural Encounters
DESCRIPTION:The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is pleased to present a new thematic exhibition\, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Forbidden City and the World — Cultural Encounters\, from 3 June 2026 in Gallery 1 of the HKPM. \nPositioned within a global context\, the exhibition presents the Forbidden City as a vital platform for dialogue between China and the world across the Yuan\, Ming\, and Qing dynasties\, showcasing interactions in diplomacy\, trade\, science and technology\, philosophy\, and craftsmanship. The Forbidden City and the World is jointly organised by the HKPM and the Palace Museum\, and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. \nThe exhibition highlights significant events and figures in China’s exchanges with the wider world over more than 600 years during the Yuan\, Ming\, and Qing dynasties. From the cloisonné enamels of the Yuan dynasty to the European clocks in the Qing court\, and from Zheng He’s monumental maritime expeditions to the export trade managed through the Canton Customs\, the Chinese imperial courts absorbed influences from afar\, while Chinese silk\, porcelain\, tea\, and other treasured goods were exported to the wider world. \nThe Forbidden City and the World showcases over 130 precious artefacts. Anchored by the Palace Museum’s collection\, including 18 grade-one national treasures\, the display is further enriched by significant objects from the HKPM\, the Chris Hall Collection at the Hong Kong Palace Museum\, and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha\, with categories ranging from paintings and calligraphic works to jewellery\, timepieces\, ceramics\, glassware\, furniture\, silk textiles\, and scholars’ objects. \nThe HKPM and the Palace Museum are presenting four new thematic exhibitions in 2026. Among them\, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Forbidden City and the World — Cultural Encounters\, presented in Gallery 1\, serves as an introduction to the history and culture of the Forbidden City\, providing context for other thematic exhibitions featuring objects from the Palace Museum.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/the-forbidden-city-and-the-world-cultural-encounters/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Palace Museum\, West Kowloon Cultural District\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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