Nearly 500 works from ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’ are on exhibition at UM

An opening ceremony for ‘Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age—Special Exhibition in Macao for Compiling “A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings”’ was held today (9 September) at the Museum of Art of the University of Macau (UM). The exhibition, which showcases nearly 500 meticulously curated pieces from ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’, is organised by UM and Zhejiang University, and supported by the University of Macau Development Foundation and Zhejiang University Press. ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’ is a project that has gathered over 12,000 pieces of Chinese paintings from 263 museums and other cultural institutions at home and abroad, representing a significant portion of China’s national treasures throughout history.

During his speech at the event, UM Rector Yonghua Song expressed his hope that the exhibition will promote traditional Chinese culture, enhance cultural confidence, and convey the essence of Chinese culture through art. The exhibition will run until 9 February 2025 at the UM Museum of Art, which is located on the first and second floors of the UM Library (E2). It is open from 10:00am to 7:00pm daily, including public holidays (except the first three days of the Chinese New Year). Admission to the exhibition is free. For more information, please visit the website of the Museum of Art at https://library.um.edu.mo/museum/en/.

Following the exhibition opening ceremony, Wang Xiaosong, curator of the exhibition, gave a talk titled ‘Different Paths, Converging Visions: Huang Binhong and Jackson Pollock’ as part of the University Lecture Series. The talk was well attended by guests, as well as UM faculty and students.

In addition, to support the long-term development of the Department of Arts and Design of the UM Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the UM Library has established a ‘Art Books Corner’ area on its second floor. This section displays a collection of art books and related resources, aiming to enhance the knowledge of art among faculty, students, and the public.