Events
All the World's A Stage: The Art of Luis Chan Flagship Exhibition Guided Tour
16 Jan 2023
6:00-8:00pm
Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Chan Tze Ching Andre
Independent curator and writer
3943 7528 / cuoaa@cuhk.edu.hk
Encounter the colourful spirit of Luis Chan on the fantastical stage.
Luis Chan (1905-1995) is widely regarded as Hong Kong’s pioneer of modern art. Chan was known for his exquisitely-drawn realistic landscape paintings in watercolour at the beginning of Chan’s artistic career, earning a reputation as the ‘King of Watercolour’. Later, Chan’s works were mostly imaginative and colourful, depicting dreamlike scenes with whimsy. Developing his distinct artistic style, Chan transcended any genres of the art and culture. Chan’s works are matched by an equally vibrant personality.
Coinciding with the Hong Kong Arts Centre’s 45th anniversary, this flagship exhibition explores Chan’s art and legacy in a thematic survey that highlights the artist’s perceptive portrayal of daily urban drama and identity, his love of narrative and storytelling, and his uplifting spirit throughout the tumultuous 20th century.
Conducted in Cantonese
Target Audience: CUHK Student, Staff and Alumni (Priority to Friends of the Arts Members)│Fee: Free│Presenter: The Office of the Arts Administrator
