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Hong Kong – HKMoA receives $100 million from son of Wu Guanzhong to set up Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship, launches three new exhibition programmes today (with photos)
HKMoA receives $100 million from son of Wu Guanzhong to set up Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship, launches three new exhibition programmes today (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) has recently received a generous donation of $100 million from Mr Wu Keyu, the son of Wu Guanzhong, for the establishment of the Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship, to support the promotion of Wu and related Chinese modern art. With the support of the fund, the HKMoA is launching three new programmes which opened today (March 21). They are: the Thematic Exhibition Series: “Wu Guanzhong: Between Black and White”, ... Read more
Hong Kong – HKMoA receives its 2,000,000th visitor (with photos)
HKMoA receives its 2,000,000th visitor (with photos) **************************************************** The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has been popular among the local public and tourists. The number of visitors has reached a new high since its reopening after a major renovation in 2019 and the HKMoA welcomed its 2,000,000th visitor today (August 12). To mark this extraordinary moment, the HKMoA arranged some special souvenirs which were presented by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, and an exclusive and guided tour by the Museum Director of the HKMoA, Dr Maria ... Read more
Hong Kong – HKMoA celebrates inauguration of Jingguanlou Gallery and its 60th Anniversary (with photos)
HKMoA celebrates inauguration of Jingguanlou Gallery and its 60th Anniversary (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) held the Inauguration of Jingguanlou Gallery cum Celebration Ceremony of the HKMoA 60th Anniversary today (December 8).
Jingguanlou is a private art collection compiled by renowned collector and photographer Dr Leo Wong primarily featuring 20th-century Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Dr Wong has generously donated to the HKMoA a total of 1 110 sets of priceless works as the museum’s permanent collection since late 2021, which is a valuable gift to celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary. The “Jingguanlou Gallery” was ... Read more