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		•Heavenly Earth: Ceramics of Ancient China from the Tsui Art Foundation Dates not given
			The exhibits of Chinese ancient ceramics on display are on loan mainly from the Tsui Art Foundation. Dr. T.T. Tsui is an internationally reputed collector. He has established a private museum and an art foundation and has made worldwide contribution in the preservation of Chinese antiques and the promotion of Chinese culture. The exhibition consists of more than 300 pieces of ceramics throughout the ages. They include the painted and black pottery of the Neolithic period, the stamped pottery of the Spring and Autumn periods, the green lead glazed pottery of the Han dynasty, the high-fired green glazed stoneware of the Southern and Northern dynasties, the three-colour earthenware of the Tang dynasty, the qingbai porcelain of the Song dynasty, the underglaze blue porcelain of the Yuan dynasty and the polychrome porcelain of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also on display are figures of ladies, courtiers, grooms, equestrians and animals. The exhibits are representative pieces of their kinds, possessing both historical as well as artistic values.
		•Megacities Now! Asian Vision! March 22 - April 20, 2000
			Asian cities are growing at an exponential rate. The demands for sustaining economic activities, globalization and urbanization within Asian cities have created tremendous challenges for architects, urban designers and planners who also seek to maintain a habitable environment. On display are architectural and urban designs by local and foreign architectural firms in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur. Twenty individuals and institutions take part in the exhibit, including Cesar Pelli & Associates, Inc.; Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong; Fujita Corporation; Kohn Perdersen Fox Associates, PC, among others.
		•Ming and Qing Bamboo: Ancient Chinese Bamboo Carvings from the Kwan Collection April 8 - July 30, 2000
			The exhibition is a rare opportunity to view almost 200 examples of exquisite bamboo carving dating to the Ming and Qing periods from the private collection of Dr. Simon Kwan. The installation is a chronological survey of the art of bamboo carving across several different media, including brush pots, sculptural works as well as functional and decorative items. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay on the history of bamboo carving is available.
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