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HKU expresses sincere gratitude to Sinologist Professor Jao Tsung-I
for his contribution of over 30,000 books and artworks
UMAG presents “Amalgamation of Scholarship and Art
- Selected Artworks of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole's Collection”

15 Apr 2013

Professor Jao Tsung-I has been affiliated with The University of Hong Kong as a scholar, poet and painter since the early 1950s. When the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole of the University of Hong Kong was established in 2003, Professor Jao Tsung-i contributed two sets of donations, which can be regarded as the major portion of this academic institute. Over the years, Professor Jao has contributed over 30,000 books to HKU, including hundreds of wood board printed editions of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The other part of the contribution comprises his calligraphy, paintings and studio objects.

To express sincere gratitude to Professor Jao Tsung-I, the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) is honoured to be able to present an exhibition of the calligraphy, paintings and books (written and collected) contributed by Professor Jao from April 17 to June 23, 2013. This “Amalgamation of Scholarship and Art - Selected Artworks of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole's Collection” gives testimony not only to the wealth of talent and accomplishments that mark the outstanding career of Professor Jao, but also to his unparalleled generosity towards Hong Kong University and the rich donation he bestowed upon us.  Both his literary and visual works are characteristic of the scholar’s intellectual interests, research and knowledge of Chinese classics and the history of art and literature, and his ease and versatility to adopt traditional values.

Details of the exhibition preview are as follows:       
Date: April 16, 2013 (Tuesday)                                                         
Venue: University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU

Media preview
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00
Speaker : Dr Cheng Wai Ming, Head, Research Division, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, HKU.                             
Dr Tang Wai Hung, Curator, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, HKU.

Exhibition preview
Time : 6:00 pm

Guests of honour
Professor Jao Tsung-I GBM 
Professor Tsui Lap-chee 
Vice-Chancellor and President, HKU
Dr. Florian Knothe
Director, HKUMAG
Professor C.F. Lee
Director, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole
Mr. Chan Wai Nam
Founding President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Dr. Simon Suen Siu Man
Founding President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Mr. Yu Chi Ming, Gabriel
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Dr. Ko Pui Shuen
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Mr. Tse Kam Pang
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Mrs. Fidelia Chan
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club
Mr. Wong Shu Yui                                                                         
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club                                                 
Mr. Chan Man Chau                                                                  
President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club                                                 
Mr. Tony Yue Kwok Leung                                                              
Vice President, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club

Details of the Exhibition are as follows:                                                    
Date: April 17 to June 23, 2013                                                        
Venue: University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU

For media enquiries, please contact Communications and Public Affairs Office :
Assistant Director (Media) Ms Trinni Choy , tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk, or
Manager (Media) Ms Rhea Leung, tel: 2857 8555 / 9022 7446 email: rhea.leung@hku.hk

For details of the Exhibition, please contact :                                             
University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong;  tel 2241 5500