Hidden Japan: Black-and-white Photographs by Kijuro Yahagi
University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Until 5 September 2010
A collection of photographs that conveys metaphorical ideas that go far beyond pure aesthetics. Kijuro Yahagi undertook a long meaningful journey throughout Japan from modern and overdeveloped places such as Tokyo to pristine beatific old parts of the country. Thus the photographs convey two contradictory visions of Japan: the modern image with its grand-looking buildings and high-pace lifestyle and the traditional one with its gardens, temples and natural peacefulness. They reveal Yahagi’s idea of the conflict between humans and nature. On display are landscapes, metropolitan areas, traditional and modern architecture as well as sacred places of worship.
The Evergreen Classic - Transformation of the Qipao
The Museum of History
Hong Kong
Until 13 September 2010
More than 270 qipao of different styles and eras will be on display with some 400 pictures and nine multi-media programmes, giving the public an opportunity to have a full picture of the development of the qipao and to appreciate its classic beauty.. The exhibition illustrates the origins of the qipao and its relationship with society and culture. It also analyses how the qipao has constructed a cultural symbol from a piece of clothing, and how contemporary fashion designers have continuously transformed it into the fashion icon of today. The colourful exhibits cover a wide range from women's long gowns dating back to the Qing dynasty to those worn by celebrities and actresses of today.
Imprints of the Last Millennium - An Exhibition of the Ancient Tea-horse Road
Tea Cultural Museum of Macao
Macao
Until 30 September 2010
Starting from the Xia dynasty, etiquette for the adornment of clothes and accessories was incorporated into ritual. Rank and social status were reflected through a hierarchy of clothing and accessories based on type and material. For festive or ceremonial occasions, specific dress codes had to be followed. Emperors gave exquisite accessories to officials and friends and relatives also exchanged them as gifts and they used often as symbols of family alliances and kinship. Decorative motifs were often imbued with auspicious meaning. This exhibition features about 170 sets of Chinese antique accessories including hats, headdresses, hairpins, necklaces, bracelets, belt ornament items, scent holders, purses, fans and snuff bottles. They are sophisticated excellent craftsmanship of inlaying, carving and embroidery.
Lofty Integrity: Donation of Works by Wu Guanzhong
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong
Until 10 October 2010
Macao Modern Printmaking Exhibition
Macao Museum of Art
Macao
Until 17 October 2010
The works by 26 young printmaking students are expressed in modern visual language.
The Master from the West: An Exhibition Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Passing of Matteo Ricci
Macao Museum of Art
Macao
Until 31 October 2010
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Matteo Ricci, the renowned Jesuit missionary and scholar who mastered the comprehensive knowledge of the Renaissance and the Chinese classics. Featuring over 180 pieces of art and culture relics from over 30 institutes in Italy, China, Taiwan and Macao, the exhibition presents the immortal legend of a pivotal figure in the history of exchange between China and the West. Included are the earliest existing oil-painting in China ‘Portrait of Matteo Ricci’ created by Emmanuel Pereira – a painter of Macao in the 17th century; ‘Mysterious Visual Map of the entire World’ by Matteo Ricci; and also oil-paintings by Renaissance masters, such as Raphael and Tiziano Vecellio.
Glittering Beauty: Chinese Accessories of Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong
Until 15 December 2010
Flow of Change: Old Imags of Cityscape along the Route of Macao LRT
Macao Museum of Art
Macao
Until 31 December 2010
An exhibition with a theme around the location of the 21 LRT stations. Photographs taken at different times will be chosen from the museum’s collection to showcase the past and present images of these stations. This exhibition will enable both Macao residents and tourists to recall and remember scenes of Macao from the past and present.
Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Gifts of Chinese Art
Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Until December 2010
Bei Shan Tang was the private studio name of the late Dr Lee Jung Sen (1915-2007). From an early age JS Lee had developed a deep interest in Chinese studies, culture and art. He, together with his brothers as well as the other members of the Lee family, had given their unwavering support to the ChineseUniversity of Hong Kong since its founding in the early 1960's. JS Lee was instrumental in the building of the Institute of Chinese Studies (including the Art Museum), as well as donation of art and antique objects, establishment of professorships, and sponsorship of research projects and scholarships. As its founder, long time patron and benefactor, JS Lee gave the Art Museum his personal attention and support for over thirty-five years. Since the opening of the Art Museum in 1971, and up until five years ago, he served as the Chairman of the Art Museum Management Committee, lending his vision and guidance to every stage of its development. The Bei Shan Tang collection, the personal collection of Chinese art of JS Lee was very comprehensive - ranging from painting, calligraphy, ink rubbings, jade, ceramics, to sculpture, scholar objects, bamboo carvings, seals and bronzes. In the past three decades the majority of the collection had been generously given to the Art Museum. This exhibition introduces some of the creams of this gift, which has been the core and highlights of the Art Museum collection. The display will be installed in the four galleries of the Art Museum with the following themes: Gallery I - painting, Gallery II - ceramics and decorative art, Gallery III - calligraphy, and Gallery IV - rubbings and epigraphy.
City Flaneur: Social Documentary Photography
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong
Until 3 January 2011
The ever-changing landscape of urban spaces and social phenomena that are part and parcel of city life are popular subjects among photographers. Capturing these transforming images on film, an eclectic group of lensmen and women have given impetus to the art of social landscapes within the tradition of documentary photography. They have focused their cameras on social vistas related to travel and living and, through the images they capture, reflect upon the causes of change in the community and its environs, sometimes even offering their own commentary and critique.
Participating artists include Anothermountainman, Chak Wai-leung, Chan Chik, Dick Kwong-yuen Chan, Raymond Wai-man Chan, Enoch Hong-sang Cheung, Karl Ka-wing Chiu, John Yuk-wai Choy, Almond Tak-wah Chu, Chung Man-lurk, , Evangelo Costadimas, John Kin-chung Fung, Simon Man-ching Go, Alfred Chi-keung Ko, Lai Lon-hin, Lau Ching-ping, Leong Ka Tai, Leung Chi-wo & Sara Wong, Ivy King-chu Ma, Ng Sai-kit, Bobby Ka-ho Sham, Dustin Wan-yat Shum, So Hing-keung, Gretchen Sau-yi So, Leon Shu-kwan Suen, Tay Wei Leng, Ducky Chi-tak Tse, Tse Ming-chong, Simon Chi-chung Wan, Michael Wolf, Hisun Hi-sun Wong, Wong Kan-tai, Wong Wo-bik, Yau Leung and Vincent Wai-kin Yu.
Unrestrained Passions: The Art of Ng Yuet-lau
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong
Until 7 February 2011
This exhibition offers a glimpse into the achievements of Chao Shao-an’s students in their continued efforts to explore new horizons beyond the confines of different schools of art and their underlying principles. Ng Yuet-lau became a student of Chao Shao-an and Huang Junbi in the 1970’s and, drawing inspiration from the two masters, she excels in a wide range of subjects but her landscape paintings highlight her virtuosity.
2010 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
Hong Kong
Until 16 May 2011
This exhibition features a selection of 100 ceramic tea ware sets by 78 local potters. Chosen from entries in the tea ware competition held in November 2009, the exhibits include works from the Open and the School categories. Award-winning works and selected Open Category entries present diverse themes, including nature, imaginative creations, abstract forms and pieces inspired by everyday experience.
The Ultimate South China Travel Guide — Canton II (The Last Episode)
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong
Opening 10 September 2010
Last year’s `The Ultimate South China Travel Guide – Canton’ experimented with the pioneering idea of curating an exhibition in the style of a travel guidebook. Historical information in the historical pictures collection was unveiled to reflect the golden era of China trade and the history of ‘export art’ during the Qing dynasty. This second part of the exhibition features about 50 oil paintings, watercolours, sketches and prints and focuses on foreign travellers in South China from the middle to the end of the 19th century, when China was in regular conflict with western powers.
Clouded Moonlight: Jinling School Paintings of Late Ming & Early Qing Dynasties from Nanjing Museum Collection
Macao Museum of Art
Macao
11 September – 21 November 2010
This exhibition examines the Jinling School, including authentic works by local and nomadic painters active in Jinling (now Nanjing area) during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The three most renowned painters of the Jinling School were Gong Xian, Cheng Zhengkui and Kun Can. Of which, Gong Xian was known as one of the ‘Eight Masters of Jinling’. These painters channeled their sentiments for their hometown by visiting Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and writing poetry. Such sentiments were reflected in their paintings and poems, gradually emerging as one of the major features of Jinling painting. This exhibition will provide a full pictures for viewers to explore the unique artistic style and creativity formed amid the special political and cultural environment of this ancient capital of six dynasties. A related conference will be held on 11 and 12 November.
Symposium: Clouded Moonlight: Jinling School Paintings of Late Ming & Early Qing Dynasties
at Macao Cultural Centre
11 – 12 November 2010 at 9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
In conjunction with the exhibition `Clouded Moonlight: Jinling School Paintings of the Late Ming & Early Qing Dynasties from the Nanjing Museum Collection’ organized by the Macao Museum of Art and the Nanjing Museum, this symposium The symposium will systematically explore the unique artistic style and creativity formed amid the special political and cultural environment of Jinling. Admission free. Language: Mandarin (no interpretation service). Registration:
The Grandeur of Chinese Art Treasures: Min Chiu Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong
25 September 2010 – 2 January 2011
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Min Chiu Society is collaborating with the Hong Kong Museum of Art to present an exhibition showcasing over 300 fine Chinese art treasures. Featuring art and antiquities from prehistory to the Qing dynasty, there are excellent examples of ceramics, jade carvings and ornaments, bronze ware, gold and silver ware, enamelware, lacquerware, bamboo carving, wood carving, rhinoceros horn carving, glassware, snuff bottles, furniture and scholarly objects on display. Important paintings and calligraphy by renowned artists from the Tang to the Qing dynasties and early modern masters such as Ni Zan, Dong Qichang, Shen Zhou, Wen Zhengming, Shitao, Wu Changshuo, Xu Yang, Zhu Qizhan, Zhang Daqian, Lin Fengmian and Shi Lu are featured. Ceramic exhibits include masterpieces of sancai glaze pottery from the Tang dynasty, Ru and Ding ware from the Song dynasty, underglaze blue vessels from the Yuan dynasty as well as Ming and Qing ceramic productions that comprise various glazes and techniques such as underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, monochrome ware and ancient-style vessels.
Ma Jir-Bo and Disciples Painting Exhibition 2010
at Hong Kong City Hall Low Block
Hong Kong
7 – 13 October 2010
In memory of Ma Jir-Bo, this painting exhibition commemorates the 25th anniversary of his death. It showcases his work and that of his students and focuses on three main themes „Ÿ ‘Oil Painting’, ‘Landscape’ and ‘Old Hong Kong’. Hong Kong’s collective memory is captured in his landscape paintings, such as the beautiful Victoria Harbour before reclamation, Eastern Street, Caine Road and Shelley Street before intense development in mid-level, Pok Fu Lam Abattoir, Praya of Western District, Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and sparsely populated outlaying islands before they disappeared and demolished.
Layered Beauty: Chinese Lacquerware from the Baoyizhai collection
Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
20 November 2010 - June 2011 |
