The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents a special exhibition, \u201cThe Qianlong Emperor: A Legacy in Art, The Huaihaitang Collection\u201d, which runs until 18 October 2026.<\/p>\r\n
The opening ceremony took place at the CUHK Art Museum today (15 June). Officiating guests included Professor Dennis Lo<\/strong> Yuk-ming<\/strong>, CUHK\u2019s Vice-Chancellor and President; Professor Anthony Chan<\/strong> Tak-cheung<\/strong>, CUHK\u2019s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Alumni\/Community Engagement and Institutional Advancement); Mr Anthony K.W. Cheung<\/strong>, Master of Huaihaitang and Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the CUHK Art Museum; Professor Peter Lam Yip-keung<\/strong>, Honorary Fellow, Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK, and former Director of the CUHK Art Museum; Professor Josh Yiu<\/strong> Chun-chong<\/strong>, Director of the CUHK Art Museum; and Dr Sam Tong Yu<\/strong>, Associate Curator of the CUHK Art Museum.<\/p>\r\n At the event, Professor Lo<\/strong> said: \u201cWe are privileged to appreciate these treasures on the CUHK campus, an opportunity of profound significance for passing on the heritage. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr Anthony Cheung for his generous support to CUHK, particularly to the Art Museum. Since 1996, Mr Cheung has donated more than 600 items to the University. Many of these gifts form coherent collections that have opened up new avenues of academic inquiry. In addition, Mr Cheung has established various funds to support the study of art history research. His selfless dedication to cultural heritage is truly inspiring, and we deeply admire his extraordinary generosity. Since its founding, CUHK has placed great emphasis on Chinese culture and humanistic values. Leveraging its rich collections, in-depth research, and diverse exhibitions, the Art Museum continues this tradition of bridging the past and present, while fostering local and international cultural exchange. On this special occasion, friends from across the cultural and artistic communities have gathered at CUHK to witness the fruits of the Museum\u2019s dedicated efforts over the years, as well as the longstanding partnerships we have built with our esteemed collectors and donors.\u201d<\/p>\r\n The 18th century was the golden age of Chinese court art. From the late Kangxi to the early Jiaqing period, imperial workshops produced a wide range of objects, including porcelain, jade, bronzes, lacquerware, textiles, scholars\u2019 objects, books, rubbings, calligraphy and paintings. Characterised by refined materials, an opulent style and meticulous craftsmanship, these works exemplify a disciplined aesthetic known as \u201cproduction to imperial standards\u201d (\u300c\u5167\u5ef7\u606d\u9020\u300d). Artists experimented with and appropriated western techniques, such as painted enamel and copperplate engraving, while drawing on earlier traditions, particularly the forms and motifs of bronzes from the Three Dynasties. These works show how the Qianlong emperor projected his power to the world.<\/p>\r\n This exhibition features important donations from the Huaihaitang Collection to the CUHK Art Museum. Through six thematic sections, the exhibition explores Qing court art across diverse domains, encompassing imperial lineage, tribute systems, weaving, enamels, printing, and ritual protocols. Together, these sections reconstruct the production of Qing court art and highlight its exceptional historical value. Key exhibits include calligraphy by the imperial family presented to the Janggiya Hala, Hongwu<\/em> portraying the Four Concepts (Si Xiang) of the Diamond Sutra, copperplate prints of Pacification of the Western Regions<\/em>, a k<\/em>esi<\/em> scroll with imperial calligraphy on the subject of Jinsu<\/em> paper, a carved red lacquer cabinet with a dragon and cloud design, a pair of green-ground vases with an auspicious \u201cwandai ruyi<\/em>\u201d motif in yangcai<\/em> enamel, a zun<\/em> vase with dragons in gold red and iron red, and a copper wall plaque with \u201cdaji<\/em>\u201d characters in cloisonn\u00e9 enamel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Exhibition details<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The Qianlong Emperor: A Legacy in Art, The Huaihaitang Collection<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Period:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n Until 18 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n Venue:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n Harold and Christina Lee Gallery, Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion and Gallery IV, Art Museum, CUHK<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n Opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n Please visit the Art Museum\u2019s <\/strong>website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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