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HKU weekly notice (from May 24 to May 31 , 2014)

23 May 2014

 

University Museum and Art Gallery Exhibition: “Carlos Cruz-Diez: Circumstance and Ambiguity of Colour”

An exhibition showcasing the works of contemporary master of colour, Venezuelan kinetic and op artist Carlos Cruz-Diez will be held at the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) from May 24 (tomorrow) to August 17, 2014. This is the first time Carlos’ art pieces are on view in Hong Kong.

The exhibition, titled “Carlos Cruz-Diez: Circumstance and Ambiguity of Colour”, has been held in collaboration with the Cruz-Diez Foundation, Paris; China Youth Press, Beijing; ZBL & Associates and in association with Le French May, Hong Kong.

Celebrated for his attention to light and colour, Carlos’ paintings and light installations are based on his advanced theories on the perception of colour. He has been ranked among other masters of colours including Seurat (1859–1891), Cezanne (1839–1906), Albers (1888–1976), Frank-Stella (b. 1936). 

Period:  May 24 to August 17, 2014
Venue:  1/F T. T. Tsui Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU

University Museum and Art Gallery Exhibition "Lasting Fragrance: Chinese Ink Paintings by Chow Chian-chiu and Chow Leung Chen-ying"

The University Museum and Art Gallery is holding an exhibition of ink and colour paintings by Chow Chian-chiu (1910–2006) and Chow Leung Chen-ying (1921–2005), prominent members of the Lingnan School of painting and widely recognised as a unique couple for their lifelong devotion to art and their teaching of Chinese art to students worldwide. The Chows are widely admired for their renderings of landscapes, bird-and-flower, animals, insects, as well as their calligraphy.

Date:  April 9, 2014 (Wednesday) to June 22, 2014 (Sunday)
Venue:  Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG)
Language:  English  and Cantonese
Free Admission

University Museum and Art Gallery

Opening hours: 9:30am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday); 1pm to 6pm (Sunday). Closed on University and Public Holidays
Website: www.hkumag.hku.hk

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For media enquiries, please contact Communication Officer Ms Elena Cheung by email at elenac@hku.hk or by phone at 2241-5512.