Events
Woof: Here comes the Dog
2 Feb 2018 - 11 Mar 2018
Opening Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays and Public Holidays 1:00 – 5:00 pm Closed: Thursday (Except Public Holidays) New Year, Lunar New Year, Easter and Christmas Holidays
Gallery I, Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Free Admission
3943 7374
In the Chinese astrology, 2018 is the year of the Dog. Dog is the first domesticated species in human history, and the only one before settled agriculture was developed. Thus, dog is said to be men’s first friend. In Chinese history, dog is an integral part in various aspects of people’s daily life, such as home guarding, hunting, as well as accompanying and entertainment. Abundant of themes and works of dog were found in Chinese art and literature. Aiming to demonstrate the story of dogs in Chinese culture and history, this exhibition features over ten artifacts from the Warring States period to modern China, taken from the Art Museum and the Hong Kong private collections.
