Events

1 Oct 2016 - 21 Dec 2016

Mondays to Saturdays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sundays and Public Holidays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Thursdays: Closed (Except Public Holidays) Closed on New Year Holidays, Lunar New Year Holidays, Easter Holidays and Christmas Holidays

Gallery II, Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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As one of the finest repositories of Chinese art, the Art Museum at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is heavily indebted to the support of the local community. To date, the museum houses more than 15,000 works of art, the majority of which were acquired through generous donations from donors and collectors. Thanks are also due to the support of the university, which remains committed to building the collection for teaching purposes by allocating annually a fixed sum for art acquisitions. Despite the fact that the value of art has grown steeply, community and university support has allowed the Art Museum to enhance its collections steadily over the years. As a result, the Art Museum is able to present works that represent the broad developments of China’s artistic and cultural heritage. The quantity and quality of the collection speak volumes about its supporters. To all these donors and supporters, we offer our sincere gratitude. This small installation represents a fraction of the hundreds of acquisitions that entered the permanent collection over the past three years. Some important works that will be featured in forthcoming thematic shows are not included in this exhibition. Nonetheless, it includes a rich variety of objects. In particular, the Art Museum is pleased to acknowledge two paintings purchased by the Friends of the Art Museum, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year by raising substantial funds to acquire artworks that fill gaps in the Art Museum’s collection. The collective spirit of sharing contributes to the breadth and depth of the collection.