The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents the exhibition “When Art Speaks – Treasures of CUHK” to celebrate the University’s 60th anniversary, showcasing 60 treasured artworks to tell the stories of the establishment of the Art Museum; its collections and academic research; and its development and plans to expand with a new wing. Distinguished CUers were invited to learn about selected cultural relics and share their own interpretations in audio recordings.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the exhibition “When Art Speaks – Treasures of CUHK” will showcase 60 treasured artworks, dating from the Shang dynasty to the near-modern era, including rare imperial porcelain, calligraphy and paintings from Guangdong, and masterpieces by Hong Kong artists.

Featuring 40 precious rubbings of the Song dynasty and other select artworks from the collections of CUHK’s Art Museum and the Palace Museum, the exhibition showcases the history of collection, connoisseurship, research, and aesthetics of ancient rubbings.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Palace Museum jointly present the exhibition “Rare Rubbings of the Song Dynasty” at the Palace Museum’s Hall of Literary Brilliance (Wenhua Dian) from 16 September to 5 November 2023.

The annual “Autumn Guqin Concert” of the CUHK Art Museum will be held on 22 September 2023 (Friday) at our serene gallery! Enroll to enjoy the enlightening resonance played by the Deyin Qin Society!

The exhibition focuses on the beauty of the glazes, decorative techniques and their cultural connotations, and celebrating the beauty and range of Yaozhou ware.

With a focus on belt hooks from the De-Neng-Tang Collection, this exhibition presents more than 30 exhibits, following a path less trodden to showcase the casting and decoration of the belt hooks, and shedding light on the extraordinary craftsmanship of belt hooks from early ancient China.

When Typhoon Signal No. 1 and No. 3 are in force, the Art Museum remains open. If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted when the Art Museum is open, the Art Museum will close immediately. If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above remains hoisted before normal opening hours of the day, the Art Museum will not open. If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is lowered 3 hours or more before normal closing time of the day, the Art Museum will open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe. Click here for details

The Art Museum will be temporarily closed from 6 July to 14 July 2023 for exhibition installation.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Palace Museum on 28 June 2023 at the Palace Museum’s Garden of the Palace of Established Happiness for the collaboration on the special exhibition of rare rubbings opening in September 2023. The signing further cements the close relationship between CUHK and the Palace Museum, creating more opportunities for joint research, exhibition curation, professional training and academic exchange.

The Art Museum will open from 1pm to 5pm on 1 July 2023 (Saturday, Public Holiday). Come visit the CUHK Master of Fine Arts exhibition!

The Art Museum will be temporarily closed from 19 June to 23 June 2023 for exhibition installation.

Being trapped in a bewildering maze, this year’s graduates reflect upon their loss of faith. Every work symbolizes a single water droplet — despite its seemingly weak potency, together they create ripple in the stagnant water. Unfolding the beneficence and malevolence in our society, they shed light on the urgency of responding to the present in the form of art, standing their ground and staying sensitive in perceiving the world nowadays.

The Art Museum will be temporarily closed from 22 May to 1 June 2023 for exhibition installation.