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“Zoom-in Chinese Antiquities” Talk Series
Curatorial Sharing of "Min Chiu Society at Sixty-Five" Exhibition (Concluded)
Join us for an insightful talk featuring Ms Hilda Mak, Curator (Chinese Antiquities) of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and Mr Terry Ng, Assistant Curator I. They will delve into the curatorial concepts and behind-the-scenes insights of the “Engaging Past Wisdom: Min Chiu Society at Sixty-five” exhibition. This session will also explore how the spirit of “learning from antiquity” is found in past and present practices, enhancing audience’s appreciation and understanding of Chinese art.
Date: 2026.01.10 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Venue: The Hall, 1/F, HKMoA
Speaker: Ms Hilda Mak, Mr Terry Ng
Language: Cantonese
Remarks: Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the event commences. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker Profile:
Ms Mak Wing Man, Hilda
Hilda Mak is Curator (Chinese Antiquities) at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. She has held curatorial roles across a wide range of areas, including Chinese Antiquities, China Trade Art, the Xubaizhai Collection, and Chinese Painting and Calligraphy. Her recent curatorial projects include “Honouring Tradition and Heritage: Min Chiu Society at Sixty”, “#popcolours: The Aesthetics of Hues in Antiquities from the HKMoA Collection”, “Eternal Enlightenment: The Virtual World of the Jiajing Emperor” and “A Match Made in Painting: Selected Works of Xie Zhiliu and Chen Peiqiu from the Jingguanlou Collection”.
Mr Ng Kai Chun, Terry
Terry Ng is Assistant Curator (Chinese Antiquities) at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester and is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Fine Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where his research focuses on modernism in postwar Hong Kong. He has extensive museum experience spanning Museum Learning, the Xubaizhai Collection, Public Art, and Chinese Antiquities.
“Zoom-in Chinese Antiquities” Talk Series
Woven Stories: The Art of Kesi (Concluded)
This upcoming talk will introduce the characteristics of silk and its archaeological discoveries. It will also discuss the features, history and weaving techniques of kesi. By showcasing selected textile exhibits from the exhibition “Engaging Past Wisdom: Min Chiu Society at Sixty-five”, the speaker Ms Lee Mei-yin invites audiences to appreciate the beauty of woven silk together.
Date: 2025.12.06 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm
Venue: The Hall, 1/F, HKMoA
Speaker: Ms Lee Mei-yin
Language: Cantonese
Remarks: Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the event commences. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker Profile:
Ms Lee Mei-yin
Ms Lee’s research areas include Chinese ethnic minorities (ethnic history and clothing), Buddhist sculpture, Dunhuang art, as well as silk and embroidery (history and appreciation). She is currently a Special Researcher at Dunhuang Academy, Committee Member of China Dunhuang Grottoes Conservation Research Foundation, Vice-Chairman of the Friends of Dunhuang (Hong Kong) and an expert adviser of museums in Hong Kong.
“Zoom-in Chinese Antiquities” Series
Engaging the Past: A Case Study of Porcelains from Qing Dynasty Imperial Kilns at Jingdezhen (Concluded)
In conjunction with the exhibition “Engaging Past Wisdom: Min Chiu Society at Sixty-five”, the Hong Kong Museum of Art has invited Professor Peter Lam, Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to give a talk. Focusing on the imperial kiln in Jingdezhen during the Qing dynasty, the talk will explain the unique features of imperial porcelain from the Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Jiaqing periods. It will provide historical background and examine the craftsmanship of the time, equipping audiences with the knowledge to appreciate the objects more deeply and enrich their experience at the exhibition.
Date: 2025.10.04 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Venue: Lecture Hall, B/F, HKMoA
Speaker: Prof Peter Lam
Language: Cantonese
Remarks: Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the event commences. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker Profile:
Prof Peter Lam
Prof Peter Lam is the Honorary Fellow, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He had been with the Art Museum of the Chinese University for four decades and was its Director for fourteen of those years.
Antiquities as Mirrors: Unveiling Collecting Stories of Min Chiu Society (Concluded)
In conjunction with the exhibition “Engaging Past Wisdom: Min Chiu Society at Sixty-five”, the Hong Kong Museum of Art will present a series of thematic lectures. Join us for the inaugural session, featuring Mr Lawrence Chan and Mr Cheung Kee Wee, the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Min Chiu Society. These esteemed collectors will share the Society’s remarkable journey over the years, offering exclusive insights into their collecting experiences and connoisseurship through a selection of exhibited works.
Date: 2025.09.06 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00–4:30pm
Venue: The Hall, 1/F, HKMoA
Speakers: Mr Lawrence Chan, Mr Cheung Kee Wee
Language: Cantonese
Remarks: Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the event commences. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker Profiles:
Mr Lawrence Chan
Lawrence Chan, the owner of Dawentang, is a renowned collector and currently serves as the chairman of the Min Chiu Society. He specialises in Ming and Qing imperial porcelains, with his collection having been exhibited in various museums and highly regarded in academic circles.
Mr Cheung Kee Wee
Cheung Kee Wee is a prominent collector and currently serves as a museum expert advisor for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, as well as Vice Chairman of the Min Chiu Society. He is passionate about Chinese art and is known for his private collection, Huaitaitang, particularly for his collection of porcelain produced from imperial kilns during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
