“Yuan Blue and White: New Discoveries from Jingdezhen” Lecture Series

“Yuan Blue and White: New Discoveries from Jingdezhen” Lecture Series complements the titled special exhibition. Centered on Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, it invites scholars to explore key archaeological findings, conservation practices, as well as the production, trade, and consumption of Yuan blue-and-white. These perspectives guide audiences to understand Yuan dynasty’s ceramics industry and its cross-cultural exchanges. 

Lecture 4 - Beyond Borders: The Technical Achievements and Cultural Exchanges Reflected in Yuan Blue-and-White

Speaker: Dr. Wang Guanyu (Objects Curator, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)  

Time: 14:30 – 16:00  

Venue: Experiential Learning Space (1/F, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Zoom broadcast available)  

Language: Putonghua

Application:  On-site Participation | Online Broadcast 

Speaker Bio 

Dr. Wang Guanyu is the Objects Curator at the CUHK Art Museum and the curator of the exhibition "Yuan Blue and White". With a background in Archaeology and Art History, she researches the production, trade, and consumption of ancient Chinese ceramics, along with the cross-regional interactions of material cultures.

Abstract

This lecture examines the technical achievements, trade, and cross-cultural exchanges reflected in the production and consumption of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, highlighting its profound global impact.

Jointly Presented by: Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute  

Lead Sponsor: Bei Shan Tang Foundation  

Strategic Partner and Sponsor: Lee Hysan Foundation