HONG KONG MUSEUM OF ART 10 Salisbury Road Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong tel: +(852) 2721-0116; fax: +852 2723-7666 e-mail: piu@usd.gov.hk internet: www.usd.gov.hk/hkma/
		•Magnificent Vision: The Art of Li Keran October 12 - November 25, 2001
			The exhibit features over 100 masterpieces that reflect different phase of art development of the important modern Chinese artist Li Keran. All exhibits are drawn from the Li Keran Art Foundation collection
		•Power and Desire: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art October 19 - December 31, 2001
			The exhibit of nearly 70 paintings is drawn from the renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian Paintings of the San Diego Museum of Art, one of the most important collections of South Asian paintings in the United States.
		•Legends in Chinese Painting: A Selection of Chinese Paintings from the Hong Kong Museum of Art Collection Beginning September 28, 2001
			A selection on related themes is featured, including the Eight Immortals, Dongfang Shuo, Guanyin, ghosts and figures of the Outlaws of the Marsh, etc.
		•Hong Kong Art Biennial 2001 December 14, 2001 - February 24, 2002
			In terms of creative ideas and techniques, the over 2,200 entries show that artists tend to experiment with multi-media and electronic technology to break the bandage of conventional media and artistic vocabulary. Entrants come from different sectors of the community, including established masters and budding artists. The phenomenon shows that although artistic creation requires professional expertise, all are welcome to participate.
		•Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth: Gems of Antiquities Collections of Hong Kong Permanent (Opened September 21, 2001 )
			A total of about 450 exhibits are displayed, including 250 important objects on loan from Hong Kong private collections that enhance and compliment the museum collection. This unprecedented collection of art works represents the superb achievement of the ancient Chinese in art and in technique, be they potters, carvers or metal workers. Exhibits are grouped according to media in four galleries: Lacquer, Bamboo and Wood; Ceramics; Ivory and Rhino Horn; and Bronzes. The Bronzes Gallery will open in late November. The next phase is to feature collections of Chinese jade and gold in mid 2002.
		•Magic at Street Level: China - Hong Kong Pavilion in the 49th International Exhibition of Art, Venice Biennale - Hong Kong Version Permanent (Opened December 14, 2001)
		•Dong Qichang and the Songjiang School of Painting Permanent
			During the late Ming period, following the dominance of the Wu School artist Wen Zhengming (1470 - 1559), Dong Qichang (1555 - 1636), a native of Songjiang (presently in Shanghai city), became the most influential figure in Chinese painting and calligraphy. Dong consolidated his artistic ideas in the theory of the Northern and Southern Schools of Painting and established the direction for later artists to follow. This thematic exhibition features over 40 paintings including works by artists of the Songjiang School and other major late Ming artists. Some works of the modern period are also selected to illustrate the influence of Dong Qichang on modern painters. Catalogue available.
		•Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Permanent
			Situated at the southeastern coastal margin of China, the Guangdong region has evolved its own cultural identity albeit the influence of the mainstream. Important artists like Zhang Mu, Li Jian, Su Renshan, Liang Yuwei etc. are featured in the Guangdong painting section; works by influential calligraphers like Chen Xianzhang, Kang Youwei, Jian Jinglun etc. are presented in the Guangdong calligraphy section to give the viewer a comprehensive image on the artistic expressions in this region. The modern Chinese painting section, with a wider scope, focuses on the diversified streams in this century while new approaches of contemporary Chinese painting are also reflected in works by the younger generation.
		•A Selection of Handscroll Chinese Paintings from the Xubaizhai Collection Continuing indefinitely (Openend August 20, 1999)
			In 1992, the Xubaizhai Gallery of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy opened to display the collection donated by Mr. Low Chuck-tiew (1911 - 1993). The collection dates from the 5th to the 20th century and covers the major masters of the Ming and Qing dynasties. A selection of handscroll paintings (shoujuan)is exhibited to introduce the unique mounting format and its tradition. Spatial arrangement of the pictorial surface on a handscroll format can be manipulated with great freedom and imagination. There is an element of time inherent in the unfolding of the visual narrative. Scenes appear and disappear one after another. This movement in time and space distinguishes the handscroll. Catalogues available.
		• Chinese Antiquities Gallery Continuing indefinitely
			This exhibit features over 500 items of arts and crafts dating from the Neolithic period to the early 20th century. It aims to give a comprehensive account of the history of Chinese art through the following categories: Chinese Ceramics; Guangdong Ceramics; Chinese Export Ceramics; Southeast Asian Ceramics; and other Decorative Arts. The last section includes bronzes, lacquerware, enamelware, glass, snuff bottles, furniture, and carving on stone, jade, ivory, rhinoceros horn, bamboo and wood. In addition, a new section on costumes and textiles recently opened to feature the museumıs collection of robes, accessories, and works of embroidery and weaving on a rotational basis.
		• Hong Kong Art: New Display Continuing indefinitely
			This exhibition features selected works by representative Hong Kong artists. The works give a chronological survey of the development of Hong Kong art from Hong Kong art's early period (the 1950s and before), transformations and evolvement of Hong Kong art (1960s - 1970s) and the diversification and exploration of art and art forms (1980s - 1990s). The exhibit comprises about 100 works in various media including painting (Chinese and Western media), print, watercolor, drawing, ceramics and sculpture by representative Hong Kong artists. There is also a special feature of works by Prof. ZHAO Shao'ang (d. 1998), a renowned master of the Lingnan school. An introductory video on contemporary Hong Kong art and artists will be shown in the gallery.
		•Contemporary Hong Kong Art Permanent Exhibit
			This exhibition consists of themes "Solitary Peak" and "Transformation from Heritage" curated by Mr. Wucius Wong and Mr. Tang Hoi-chiu respectively. They comprise about 100 works in various media including painting (Chinese and Western media), Chinese calligraphy, seal-carving, print and sculpture. "Solitary Peak" features works of ten established senior artists who have attained significant achievement in artistic creation to explore different faces of Hong Kong art. The theme "Transformation from Heritage" is developed on surveys of Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal-carving. Twelve artists are selected to reveal how they derive sources from the heritage to proceed new transformations in order to create their personal styles and identities of Hong Kong art.
		• Showcasing Hong Kong's Past Introductory Display on The Story of Hong Kong March 31, 2001
			Through the presentation of text and photographs, this introductory display gives visitors a preliminary picture of the wide-ranging contents of the on-coming permanent exhibition and demonstrates the meticulous research efforts of the Museum's curatorial staff in ensuring the authenticity of the exhibits and accompanying material.
		• Introduction to the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense
			Located at Shau Kei Wan, the HK Museum of Coastal Defense is converted from the hundred years old Lei Yue Mun Fort. It is the first of its kind in featuring the history of Hong Kong's coastal defense and has opened to the public since July 25, 2000. This exhibition introduces the background for the setting up of the Museum of Coastal Defense, its construction, architectural features, exhibition content, Historical Trail, and other facilities and services.
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