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Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
There are plenty of vibrant photo spots at this new digital exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
Most people who've been in a museum will know that you're not supposed to take pictures in these institutions because flash photography can be harmful to artefacts. However, this new exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) positively welcomes visitors and their selfies, specially creating rooms full of immersive photo spots inspired by Chinese art. 'The Ways in Patterns' is jointly organised by the HKPM and the Palace Museum in Beijing, themed around traditional patterns from the Palace Museum's architecture, ceramics, and textiles. Instead of having artefacts, artworks, and historical objects on display, this exhibition features seven immersive spaces that burst into life with projections of colourful Chinese motifs like waves, clouds, florals, birds, and more. Make peaches and flowers bloom, observe crashing waves, see a dragon emerge from a caisson ceiling, and walk along the crimson-walled alleys of the Forbidden City (plus, look out for the resident cat). Don't leave without creating your own bird or fish to let loose onto the digital canvas, where it will live on the walls of the exhibition. While fun to interact with, a closer look into these thematic spaces will reveal motifs and patterns that carry auspicious meanings and therefore are often used in Chinese designs. A great way to continue the art journey is to head into other exhibitions in the HKPM to see where else you can find these common patterns.
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QM, HKPM to present Wonders of Imperial Carpets expo in Hong Kong in June
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced an upcoming exhibition 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, opening at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) from June 18 to October 6, 2025. Co-organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the HKPM, this landmark exhibition will be the first in Hong Kong to explore the rich artistic and cultural exchanges between Islamic and Chinese civilisations. Presenting approximately 100 extraordinary objects, including imperial carpets, ceramics, manuscripts, metalwork, and jades, Wonders of Imperial Carpets draws primarily from the renowned collections of MIA, complemented by objects from the Palace Museum in Beijing and the HKPM. The exhibition traces artistic exchanges between the Safavid dynasty (1501–1736), Mughal dynasty (1526–1857), and Ottoman dynasty (1299–1923), and the dynamic cross-cultural connections shaped through diplomacy, migration, and trade over centuries. The exhibition is a legacy project of the Years of Culture initiative, a year-long programme of collaborations between Qatar and partner countries that seeks to nurture mutual respect and understanding by building long-term cultural, social, and economic ties. Shaika Nasser Al Nassr, director, Museum of Islamic Art, said: 'The Museum of Islamic Art is honoured to collaborate with the Hong Kong Palace Museum to bring these remarkable artefacts from our collections to new audiences. Dr Louis Ng, museum director of the HKPM, said: 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets marks the first time similar exhibitions is being staged outside of Qatar, incorporating a new curatorial concept and is enriched by the unique storyline of cultural exchange between China and the Islamic world. This approach demonstrates the HKPM's commitment to advancing dialogue among civilisations. 'The Islamic world, at different points in history, stretches from the Mediterranean in the West to Southeast Asia and further East — its art and culture continue to inspire societies and cultures across the world today. It is an immense privilege for us to present this special exhibition and share the captivating stories of the arts of the Islamic world with our visitors.' Wonders of Imperial Carpets features some of the finest carpets in the world, produced in Safavid Iran, Mughal India, Ottoman Türkiye, and China between the 16th and 18th centuries: Shah Sulayman 'hunting' carpet was a diplomatic gift from the Safavids to Francesco Morosini (1619–1694), one of the greatest sea captains of his time and leader of the Republic of Venice in the late 17th century. This magnificent 450-year-old medallion carpet is adorned with cloud-bands motifs and mythical creatures inspired by Chinese art. Kevorkian Hyderabad carpet is one of the longest Islamic carpets in a museum collection, measuring at almost 16 metres. Grand durbar (audience chamber) carpets were used at the Mughal court for ceremonial events. At the HKPM, this carpet will be shown in full, offering visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience its imperial grandeur. Çintamani prayer rug is decorated with an auspicious motif of three circles, known as çintamani ('wish-fulfilling jewel') in Sanskrit. Associated with good luck and power, the motif was very popular at the Ottoman court. Depicted at the centre of the rug is a prayer niche; at the bottom is an abstract representation of the Prophet's sandals. Carpet with flowers is a carpet made in Xinjiang region during the Qianlong period (1736–1795). Carpets with this type of floral patterns were used in the imperial palace. In the exhibition, displayed next to this imperial carpet from the Palace Museum will be a exquisite piece of Safavid silk fabric with golden brocade which features a similar design. Organised in four sections, Wonders of Imperial Carpets not only explores imperial carpet production across Safavid Iran, Mughal India, Ottoman Türkiye, and China between the 16th and 18th centuries, but also highlights the profound interconnections between different forms of Islamic art, from ceramics and metalwork to miniature painting and bookbinding. Visit to book tickets and know more about the exhibition.
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QM, Hong Kong Palace Museum present 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets'
DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced an upcoming exhibition Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, opening at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) from June 18 to October6. Co-organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the HKPM, this landmark exhibition will be the first in Hong Kong to explore the rich artistic and cultural exchanges between Islamic and Chinese civilisations. Presenting approximately 100 extraordinary objects, including imperial carpets, ceramics, manuscripts, metalwork, and jades, Wonders of Imperial Carpets draws primarily from the renowned collections of MIA, complemented by objects from the Palace Museum in Beijing and the HKPM. The exhibition traces artistic exchanges between the Safavid dynasty (1501–1736), Mughal dynasty (1526–1857), and Ottoman dynasty (1299–1923), and the dynamic cross-cultural connections shaped through diplomacy, migration, and trade over centuries. Director of Museum of Islamic Art, Shaika Nasser Al Nassr said, "The Museum of Islamic Art is honoured to collaborate with the Hong Kong Palace Museum to bring these remarkable artifacts from our collections to new audiences. Wonders of Imperial Carpets highlights not only the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of the Safavid, Mughal, and Ottoman dynasties, but also the profound links that have bound Islamic and Chinese cultures for centuries. Such collaborations are a true reflection of longstanding dialogues between our regions and serve as an important legacy of the Years of Culture initiative." Wonders of Imperial Carpets presents a pioneering collaboration between MIA and HKPM, a cultural landmark in Hong Kong, showcasing some of the most precious and iconic artefacts from MIA's renowned collection, many of which are being displayed outside of Qatar for the first time. The exhibition offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to explore the richness and sophistication of Islamic art through its most celebrated masterpieces: "carpets". This is because, aside from architecture, carpets represent one of the largest and most enduring forms of Islamic artistic expression. For his part, Director of the HKPM, Dr Louis Ng said, "Wonders of Imperial Carpets marks the first time similar exhibitions is being staged outside of Qatar, incorporating a new curatorial concept and is enriched by the unique storyline of cultural exchange between China and the Islamic world. This approach demonstrates the HKPM's commitment to advancing dialogue among civilisations. The Islamic world, at different points in history, stretches from the Mediterranean in the West to Southeast Asia and further East, its art and culture continue to inspire societies and cultures across the world today. It is an immense privilege for us to present this special exhibition and share the captivating stories of the arts of the Islamic world with our visitors." Organised in four sections, Wonders of Imperial Carpets not only explores imperial carpet production across Safavid Iran, Mughal India, Ottoman Turkiye, and China between the 16th and 18th centuries, but also highlights the profound interconnections between different forms of Islamic art, from ceramics and metalwork to miniature painting and bookbinding. Wonders of Imperial Carpets marks a significant milestone in QM' ongoing commitment to cultural exchange and international collaboration. Through such partnerships, QM continues to share the richness of its collections with global audiences, fostering greater appreciation for Islamic art and heritage around the world. The exhibition is a legacy project of the Years of Culture initiative, a year-long programme of collaborations between Qatar and partner countries that seeks to nurture mutual respect and understanding by building long-term cultural, social, and economic ties. It is also one of the key collaborative achievements following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the HKPM and QM during the first-ever Hong Kong International Cultural Summit, organised by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority last year.
South China Morning Post
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Explore China's culinary heritage at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
A multisensory exploration of China's culinary heritage, 'A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China', is the latest large-scale exhibition by the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). Take a millennia-spanning culinary journey through China at the Hong Kong Palace Museum's latest exhibition where you can see this double-gourd-shaped picnic set from the Qing dynasty. Photo: The Palace Museum From Wednesday until June 18, more than 110 artworks will be on show, some of which are Chinese national treasures gathered from the HKPM, the Palace Museum in Beijing and other heavyweight institutions such as the British Museum and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. The exhibition will provide insight into the evolution of Chinese food vessels, dining customs and culinary traditions spanning several millennia, from the Neolithic period (about 10000-2000BC) to the Qing dynasty (AD1644-1911). Advertisement Taking a unique curatorial approach, the exhibition focuses on the concept of 'mobility' to weave together the diverse threads of Chinese food culture , highlighting the role of ancient fare in every aspect of Chinese life through the centuries. Visitors are led through a full-bellied tour of Chinese food culture over four sections. The first examines the ancient Chinese belief in nourishing the afterlife using ritual objects such as the drinking vessel of the Marquis of Lu, from the Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771BC), alongside earthenware burial objects that reflect the daily life and culinary practices of the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220), to illustrate the lengths to which the living went to appease the dead by proffering a full tummy. Portable box decorated with dragons from the Qianlong period (1736–1795). Photo: The Palace Museum Another section unpacks the exchange of culinary customs between China and Central and West Asia during the Tang (AD618-907) and Song (AD960-1279) dynasties, which had a profound effect on Chinese cuisine, with new ingredients, utensils and dining habits – such as the use of tables and chairs – gradually replacing the traditional practice of sitting on mats. Picnicking was particularly popular among the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing literati, as yet another section demonstrates with a collection of paraphernalia associated with these outings, including picnic sets and artworks such as A Night Banquet at the Peach and Plum Garden, by Ding Guanpeng (active 1726-1770), and Celestial Boat on Winding River, by Zhang Fu (1546-1631). Phoenix-head ewer from the Tang dynasty (618–907). Photo: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 'Although the exact boundary between ancient and modern times is not always well-defined, in this exhibition, we talk about how certain things we take for granted today might not have existed in China a long time ago or were not always accepted within Chinese society,' says Dr Nicole Chiang, curator of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. 'Some of the cooking methods remain the same throughout the centuries, such as steaming and barbecuing, showcasing the continuity of tradition in food preparation.' Advertisement 'Additionally, the wish that ancestors may have sufficient supplies of food and drink in the afterlife remains the same today.'
