Hong Kong Palace Museum
Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Current Exhibitions:
BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) PRESENTS: THE ORIGINS OF CHINESE CIVILISATION
25.09.2024 - 07.02.2025 @Gallery 8
Chinese civilisation is ancient, profound, and enduring, standing as the the world's longest continuous civilisation. In 2002, the country launched the “Project to Trace the Origins of Chinese Civilisation” (the Project), which has yielded remarkable results over the past two decades, mapping out the historical trajectory of the origins of Chinese civilisation. The Project, through archaeological surveys and studies, has showcased the tangible continuity of the civilisation and the diversity of its origins. It reveals how different regions and cultures interacted with one another, and eventually merged into a cohesive whole, forming the “diversity in unity” developmental pattern of the Chinese people.
This exhibition features the excavates of the Project as well as important archaeological discoveries in the centennial modern Chinese archaeology. Over one hundred exhibits come from fourteen archaeological institutions and museums in the Mainland and Hong Kong, covering nine archaeological cultures and nine major archaeological sites. It is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions in recent years dedicated to exploring the origins and achievements of Chinese civilisation.
THE ADORNED BODY: FRENCH FASHION AND JEWELLERY 1770–1910 FROM THE MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS, PARIS
26.06.2024 – 14.10.2024 @Gallery 9
Spanning from the late 18th to the early 20th century, nearly 400 stunning pieces of French costumes, jewellery, and fashion accessories demonstrate the power of clothing and adornment to transform the body and define social status. The exhibition is divided into five sections: Court Splendour (1770–1790), Sense and Sensibility (1810–1830), Tradition and Innovation (1850–1860), The Birth of Luxury (1880), and The Belle Époque (1890–1910). It highlights the fascinating stories about the evolution of fashion and jewellery in France and the interplay of cultures that shaped French fashion.
The Exhibition is jointly organised by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
About the Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among world civilisations through international partnerships. The Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust with a donation of HK$3.5 billion for its establishment, as well as some of the annual exhibitions and education programmes in 2023-2031.
Embracing new curatorial approaches, the Museum offers a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, presenting the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. Through innovative research and travelling exhibitions, as well as educational, cultural, and professional exchange programmes, the Museum builds international partnerships and help position Hong Kong as a hub for art and cultural exchanges between the Mainland China and the rest of the world. As a world-class institution, the Museum is, at heart, a cultural resource that belongs to the community of Hong Kong. And as a dynamic platform, it inspires community engagement, foster dialogue and partnerships, and promote creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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