A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP
The passion for collecting complements the spirit of sharing at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, where an exhibition celebrating the museum's remarkable founding donations is currently underway.
A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP
Titled "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum," the latest exhibition will captivate audiences until the end of March, offering a glimpse into the spectacular journey of art collection and appreciation.
A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP
The approximately 100 exhibits greeting the public range from the Neolithic painted ceramics to the intricately crafted gold ornaments and bronzes from later periods, from the exquisite porcelains, elegant furniture, and brilliantly hued cloisonne of the Ming and Qing dynasties, to the timepieces, calligraphic works, and paintings of the modern era.
A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP
The museum's impressive collection of this ongoing exhibition owes its depth to the generosity of numerous Hong Kong collectors and artists. Their volunteered contributions of a vast array of precious artworks, commemorating the museum's grand opening in 2022, helped lay the foundation for the museum's growing collection. These treasures not only reflect the rich cultural traditions of Hong Kong, but also underscore its distinctive role as a hub for Chinese art collection and research.
A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP
In less than two years, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has received over 1,100 donated works, a testament to the unwavering support of the community for the museum's dedicated mission of promoting Chinese culture.
A wide range of treasures is on display as part of the ongoing exhibition of "Passion for collecting: Founding donations to the Hong Kong Palace Museum" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, March 15, 2024. /CFP