Phase 1: From 29 August 2025 to 19 October 2025
Harold and Christina Lee Gallery & Gallery 4, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Phase 2: From 20 October 2025 to 22 March 2026
Gallery 4, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Wong family, originally from Taishan, Guangdong, purchased land in Guangzhou’s Lychee Bay in the 28th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing dynasty (1902) and established the "Xiaohuafang Zhai", or “Studio of the Small Pleasure Boat”, building up their collection and earning a good reputation among the coterie of contemporaries.  It was also the site where one of the finest collections of classical painting and calligraphy, rare books, and artifacts were amassed in Canton during the Republican period. During the 20th century, the family’s contributions to the preservation of Guangdong-Hong Kong literary tradition and collecting activities among literati-scholars have been significant.

Since 1999, descendants of the Wong family have generously donated many of the family’s art collections to the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In recognition of this, the Museum is pleased to present the exhibition "The Wong Family: A Century of Collecting" organised with the support of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. This exhibition pays tribute to the Wong family’s noble spirit and dedication in transforming private heritage into public wealth.

Organiser: Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Art Museum)
Supporting Organisation: Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)
Strategic Partner and Sponsor: Lee Hysan Foundation

Exhibition Catalogue: Click Here

Exhibition Video Playlist: Click Here