{"id":233510,"date":"2026-02-06T15:11:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk\/?post_type=press&#038;p=233510"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:11:40","slug":"cuhk-art-museum-opens-annual-zodiac-exhibition-celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse-exploring-the-history-and-culture-of-horses-through-over-40-sets-of-artefacts","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk\/en\/press\/cuhk-art-museum-opens-annual-zodiac-exhibition-celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse-exploring-the-history-and-culture-of-horses-through-over-40-sets-of-artefacts\/","title":{"rendered":"CUHK Art Museum opens annual zodiac exhibition \u201cCelebrating the Year of the Horse\u201d Exploring the history and culture of horses through over 40 sets of artefacts"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-233510","press","type-press","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"title_alt":"CUHK Art Museum opens annual zodiac exhibition \u201cCelebrating the Year of the Horse\u201d\r\nExploring the history and culture of horses through over 40 sets of artefacts","sub_title_alt":"","press_date":"20260206","keep":false,"details":"<p>To celebrate Chinese New Year, the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents \u201cCelebrating the Year of the Horse\u201d, the latest edition of its annual zodiac exhibition, which runs until 24 May 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Before the advent of steam engines, horses served as humanity\u2019s most crucial means of transportation. The exhibition features two thematic sections, \u201cPart I: From Draft to Mount\u201d and \u201cPart II: Galloping for Desires\u201d, which explore the subject from the perspectives of technology and culture respectively, showcasing the significance and rich cultural symbolism of horses throughout Chinese art and history.<\/p>\r\n<p>Part I traces the evolution of horses in ancient China, from draft animals to riding mounts, and reveals the country\u2019s close connections with the outside world during this transformation. Exhibits include an array of horse tack, vehicle components and related imagery, such as cheekpieces for horse control, rubbings of single-pole and paired-shaft chariots, and pottery horses equipped with stirrups \u2013 technological innovations that shaped human lives. In Part II, the focus is on classic horse motifs and representations on various artefacts, demonstrating their enduring presence in Chinese culture. Examples include \u201cmonkey and horse\u201d, \u201chorses and willows\u201d, \u201cheavenly horses\u201d, \u201cbathing horses\u201d, \u201csick horses\u201d and \u201cdust rolling\u201d. Each conveys distinct symbolic meanings, created resonance across generations and is a classic theme in literature and art.<\/p>\r\n<p>The exhibition showcases over 40 sets of horse-related artefacts from the Museum\u2019s collection. \u00a0Among the highlights are the monumental <em>One Hundred Steeds<\/em> and masterpieces by renowned equine artists, such as <em>Dust rolling<\/em> and <em>Gaunt Horse<\/em> by Zhang Mu (1607-1683), <em>Steed in the Rainstorm<\/em> by Gao Jianfu (1879-1951), and a new acquisition, <em>Galloping Horse<\/em> by Yin Shoushi (1919-1998). These exquisite paintings capture the spirit and elegance of horses in a rich tapestry of artistic expressions.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>Exhibition details<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Celebrating the Year of the Horse<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table width=\"642\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"334\">\r\n<p><strong>Period:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"308\">\r\n<p><strong>Until 24 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"334\">\r\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"308\">\r\n<p><strong>Gallery III, CUHK Art Museum<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"334\">\r\n<p><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"308\">\r\n<p><strong>Please visit the Art Museum\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artmuseum.cuhk.edu.hk\/en\/visit\/opening\/\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"334\">\r\n<p><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"308\">\r\n<p><strong>3943 7416<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","show_as_achievement":false,"achievement_category":[],"show_as_clarification":false,"show_as_announcement":false,"photos":[{"photo":233519,"caption":"The special exhibition \u201cCelebrating the Year of the Horse\u201d"},{"photo":233516,"caption":"One Hundred Steeds\r\n19th century or later\r\nCollection of CUHK Art Museum (1999.0035)\r\nGift of Mr Peter Chow"},{"photo":233517,"caption":"Rolling Horses\r\nZhang Mu (1607-1683)\r\nDated 1669\r\nCollection of CUHK Art Museum (1973.0007)\r\nGift of Mr Ho Iu-kwong, Mr Huo Pao-tsai, Mr Lai Tak and others"},{"photo":233515,"caption":"Gaunt Horse\r\nZhang Mu (1607-1683)\r\nCollection of Bei Shan Tang"},{"photo":233514,"caption":"Galloping Horse\r\nYin Shoushi (1919-1998)\r\nDated 1979\r\nNew CUHK Art Museum acquisition\r\nGift of Mr Anthony K. 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