Kwai Fung Salone
Art Course | The Flying Kite with the Unbroken Thread - Wu Guanzhong’s Pursuit of Art by Mr. Szeto Yuen-Kit
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Course description
One of Hong Kong’s most important curators and educators, Szeto’s lecture coincides with the publication of his latest book, “Wu Guanzhong ‧ Hong Kong ‧ Museum of Art” (2022). The former Chief Curator of HKMoA will talk about the life and artistic development of Wu Guanzhong, one of the fathers of Chinese modernism, as well as share his insights into Hong Kong’s art scene.
Session moderated by Catherine Kwai.
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Date
August 27th 4-6pm
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Language
Cantonese
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Location
Kwai Fung Salone, Shop 03, G07, G/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
About the Speaker
Mr. Szeto Yuen-kit
Former Chief Curator of Hong Kong Museum of Art
Mr. Szeto Yuen-kit has worked in the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) as Chief Curator (and previously Curator), responsible for the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Collections including the Xubaizhai, Chih Lo Lou and Wu Guanzhong. He has organised several important exhibitions of ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy at various museums, and many solo exhibitions of 20th century masters including Qi Baishi, Li Keran, Lin Fengmian, Pan Tianshou, Feng Zikai and Wu Guanzhong. Since 1995, HKMoA has collected more than 450 paintings and archival materials of Wu Guanzhong. Mr. Szeto has recently consolidated these precious materials into the latest publication Wu Guanzhong ‧Hong Kong‧Museum of Art.
Mr. Szeto received his Bachelor Degree (Art Education) from the University of Warwick, U. K., and a Master of Philosophy Degree (Chinese Art History) from the University of Hong Kong. He was also granted a Diploma in Museum Studies by the University of Sydney, Australia. His major fields of research include Ming, Qing and 20th century painting, as well as subjects related to Chinese art education.
About the Moderator
Ms. Catherine Kwai
Founder and CEO of Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
Since the gallery’s establishment in 1991, Catherine Kwai has been motivated by a desire to further artistic and cultural exchange between the East and West. Over three decades Kwai Fung Hin has launched over 160 gallery exhibitions, 13 institutional exhibitions, 52 catalogues and monographs, and 133 series of lithographs, earning a reputation for its expertise in 20th century modern art and Asian contemporary art.
About Kwai Fung Salone
Established by Kwai Fung Hin in 2022, Kwai Fung Salone is a platform for art and cultural
programming located in Tai Kwun, the symbolic heart of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage scene.
The Salone houses exhibitions and events that champion both local talents and international masters across different artistic, literary and cultural disciplines.
Speaker Disclaimer
Any information, opinion and views shared or expressed in the seminar are based on personal research and personal opinion and view of the individual speakers and not of Kwai Fung Hin and does not constitute an endorsement of any artists, products or artworks.