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Exhibition “Picasso Ceramics”
Nina Miller Collection first displayed to the public
unveiling the sculptural qualities and three-dimensional aspect of Picasso’s work

20 Aug 2014

An exhibition of “Picasso Ceramics” from the Nina Miller Collection will be on view at The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) from September 3 to November 2, 2014.

Picasso was one of few modern artists who adopted ceramics as canvases and also created unique sculptures that show his great versatility and imagination. From World War II to the end of Picasso's life in 1973, the Spanish artist created thousands of carefully sculpted and, often, colourfully glazed, objects that give testimony to his artistic diversity, ingenuity and enormous creative powers.

The exhibition includes more than 100 ceramic works, both Picasso's Madoura editions and unique individual pieces, as well as lithographs and posters designed by the artist, and images by renowned photographers depicting Picasso in his studio and home. Coming from one of the largest collection of the artist's ceramic ware in the world, this is the first time that the London-based Nina Miller Collection of Picasso Ceremics is shown publicly. For information about selected exhibits, please click here.

Interviews / Guided Tour / Opening Ceremony
To mark this special occasion, media representatives are cordially invited to the opening ceremony and an exclusive guided tour for the press. Individual interview with UMAG Director Dr. Florian Knothe can also be arranged upon request to enrich the understanding of both the exhibition and modern art history.

Media Guided Tour:
Date:  September 2, 2014 (Tuesday)
Time:  Media registration at 17:00; 
            Guided Tour from 17:15 to 17:45
Place:  UMAG, 1/F, T. T. Tsui Building, HKU (Next to the HKU East Gate)
Speaker:  Dr. Florian Knothe, Director of UMAG, HKU (English)

Opening Ceremony
Date:  September 2, 2014 (Tuesday)
Time:  18:00 to 19:30
Place:  UMAG, 1/F, T. T. Tsui Building, HKU

Guests of honour

• Ms. Florence Hui Hiu-fai, Under Secretary for Home Affairs, HKSAR Government
• Mr. Juan Manuel Lopez-Nadal, Consul General of Spain in Hong Kong and Macao
• Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-Chancellor, HKU
• Dr Florian Knothe, Director of UMAG, HKU 

Details of the exhibition
Period:  September 3, 2014 (Wednesday) to November 2, 2014 (Sunday)
Opening Hours:  09:30 to 18:00 (Monday to Saturday);
                              13:00 to 18:00 (Sunday).
                              Closed on University and Public Holidays

For details, please visit http://www.hkumag.hku.hk/about_us.html

Venue:  1/F, T.T. Tsui Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong

For location, please visit: http://www.hkumag.hku.hk/location.html

Tel/Email:  (852) 2241 5500 (General Enquiry) / museum@hku.hk

Fees:  Free Admission

Website:  www.hkumag.hku.hk

Media enquiries:
UMAG Communication Officer Miss Elena Cheung, Tel: (852) 2241 5512, Email: elenac@hku.hk    

Activities

• Clay classes

These workshops will show how modern ceramics are created and participants will learn about different types of ceramic materials and styles through the imitation of the designs from the exhibited Picasso ceramics.Dates and time of the workshop will be announced soon on the UMAG website: http://www.hkumag.hku.hk/lectures_events1_01.html

• Lecture

Topic:  “Ceramic as an Art Form: from Domestic Goods to Modern Sculptures”
Speaker:  Dr. Florian Knothe, Director of University Museum and Art Gallery
Language:  English
Date:  September 6, 2014 (Saturday)
Time:  15:00 – 16:30
Venue:  1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, UMAG, HKU
Cost:  Free Admission. No registration required and seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.

Enquiries:   Please call 2241 5500 or email to museum@hku.hk for general enquiries.

For lecture abstract, click here.

• Guided Tour for schools

The exhibition will involve dedicated education and outreach activities. Our museum welcomes all school groups as well as tertiary institutions to request guided tours led by trained docents during our touring hours (Monday-Saturday, 09:30 – 17:00). Guided tours are available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. To request an appointment, please contact Miss Elena Cheung on 2241 5512 or elenac@hku.hk for booking and further information.

About University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong (UMAG)

UMAG was founded in 1953 as the Fung Ping Shan Museum. It was originally established as the Fung Ping Shan Library in 1932 in honour of its benefactor. For more information on UMAG, please click here.

Pigeon
Hand painted and glazed ceramic plate. Signed Picasso, dated 1957 and stamped Madoura Plein Feu (on the underside).
W: 37.4 cm, L: 31.4 cm. 
Nina Miller Collection.

Duck flower-holder
Turned pitcher with white earthenware clay, decoration in oxides, knife engraved on white enamel, black, blue, green brown, 1951.
H: 42.5 cm, W: 21.5cm, L: 45 cm.
Nina Miller Collection.