A Feast of Art: Guided Tours by Mr Tang Hoi-chiu (2017/ 2018, Second Semester)

1. A Feast of Art: Guided Tour by Mr Tang Hoi-chiu
Exhibition of Avant-garde Ink Artist Wang Tian-de

14 April 2018 (Saturday – 1 session)
3 pm – 4:30 pm

Alisan Fine Arts
21/F, Lyndhurst Tower
1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central

Born in Shanghai in 1960, Mr Wang Tian-de is an innovative ink artist known for his creative use of incense sticks as a form of brush. Well versed in traditional Chinese art and culture, Mr Wang searches for further possibilities in the realm of ink art. His most ground-breaking creation – Chinese ink with burn marks on layered rice paper and the use of incense sticks in lieu of brushes to paint – transforms paintings of traditional landscapes and calligraphy, while conveying the ephemeral quality of painting. Mr Tang Hoi-chiu, former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, will shed light on Mr Wang’s innovative works and techniques.


2. A Feast of Art: Guided Tour by Mr Tang Hoi-chiu
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

24 March 2018 (Saturday – 1 session)
3 pm – 5 pm

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
10 Cotton Tree Drive
Central

Specializing in the collection, study and display of tea ware, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware features at its core the donations of Dr K.S. Lo (1910-1995), which include many fine examples of the famous Yixing tea ware. The Flagstaff House itself boasts a history of over 170 years, which originally served as the office and residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong. Led by Mr Tang Hoi-chiu, you will be dazzled by the rich collections of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware and the long history of Chinese tea drinking and tea ware.

Mr Tang Hoi-chiu, former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, has curated a great number of exhibitions of both Chinese and Western art. He has also served as adjudicator and nominator for local and international art competitions.

Important Notes
1)  For PolyU students and staff only.
2)  Both tours will be conducted in Cantonese.
3)  The enrolment deadline is 13 February 2018 (Tuesday).
4)  Lots will be drawn by computer to determine the successful applicants who will hear from us by email on or before 14 February 2018.
5)  A confirmation link will be provided in the email sent to the successful applicants. They MUST click on the link in order to confirm their enrolment on or before 22 February 2018. Failing to do so will result in forfeiting the place to an applicant on the waiting list.
6)  The contents and schedules of the workshops are subject to change. Please visit our website regularly for updates.
7)  Participants who attend the tour will be:
        a.    recognized in the Co-curricular Achievement Transcript
        b.    awarded a Certificate of Attendance