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HKU weekly notice (from July 5 to July 12, 2014)

04 Jul 2014

 

University Museum and Art Gallery Exhibition

1. Exhibition “Refuse the Shadows of the Past: Five Years of Austrian Art Made in China”

In being the motto of the show and title of an artwork, “Refuse the Shadows of the Past” is a commemorative exhibition that celebrates the fifth anniversary of artistic creation and transformation by Austrian and other international artists working in China with a concentrated focus on the past and present China. Five years also mark a longer existing program of internationalisation, initiated by the Austrian government to allow artists to work around the world.

The exhibits include a selection of works that have been shown in Beijing, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Ningbo in the last five years, and include video works, objects, installations and book works as well as collages, drawings and photographic works. The exhibition is organised in collaboration with the Austrian Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau and the Austrian initiative Embassy of the Arts.

Period:  July 4, 2014 (Friday) to August 24, 2014 (Sunday)
Venue:   1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU

2. Exhibition “Carlos Cruz-Diez: Circumstance and Ambiguity of Colour”

An exhibition to showcase the works of contemporary master of colour, Venezuelan kinetic and op artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, and is the first time Carlos’ art pieces are on view in 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

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