Programme 2015
Relaunch of the Collectors Circle & Panel Discussion on “Challenges in the 21st century faced by curators and collectors”
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
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7:00pm 8:30pm
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Asia Society Hong Kong Center
The 3rd edition of Asia Week Hong Kong will conclude with a celebratory cocktail reception in support of the relaunch of the Collectors Circle for The Friends of the Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong at Asia Society Hong Kong Center. This celebratory evening will be illustrated with an insightful panel discussion on the topic "Challenges in the 21st century faced by curators and collectors" in Asia Society.
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Innovation and Excellence in the Imperial Arts of 15th century China
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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7:00pm 9:00pm
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Bonhams
The lecture will be presented by Jessica Harrison-Hall, Head of the ChinaSection and Curator of Chinese Ceramics in the Asia Department of the British Museum. Her research interests focus on the Ming and Qing periods and China's interaction with the wider world.
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Scent of Tea: the Art & Culture of Yixing Zisha Stoneware Exhibition and Gongfu Tea appreciation
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Saturday, June 6, 2015
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2:00pm 4:30pm
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Art Museum Institute of Chinese Studies
Tea culture has been one of the most representative cultural heritages in China. It symbolises the traditional spirituality, artistic excellence, social development and sophisticated technology in ancient China. The significance and impacts of these precious antiques is demonstrated in this exhibition. The CUHK Art Museum celebrates this exquisite culture by showcasing a series of YiXing Zisha Stoneware.
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Hide and Seek: Uncovering the secrets of Chinese culture
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Friday, June 5, 2015
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7:00pm 8:00pm
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Chinese Cultural Studies Center
This talk will explore what it means to encounter and engage (whether actively or passively) with Chinese culture, and its influences and products that we see all around us, every day. From classical literature to the collecting of Chinese antiques, Lin Xi will discuss the insights and understanding--the secrets and treasures--he has gained about Chinese culture from various activities and pursuits.
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Continuing the Beauty of China
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Friday, June 5, 2015
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3:30pm 4:30pm
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Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation
Being one of the very few contemporary Chinese designer brands in the frontline of luxury retail, Mr. Yewn, the Heritage designer jeweler would share with his audience his extensive experience on questioning where on earth can we find contemporary Chinese designs, especially in the fine jewelry and luxury fields.
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Collectors Roundtable
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
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7:00pm 9:00pm
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The China Club
Asia Week Hong Kong launches its first series of the Collectors Roundtable with the world renowned antique dealer in Netsuke and Sagemono, Mr. Robert Fleischel from Sagemonoya of Tokyo.
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Netsuke, an art form unique to Japan
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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7:00pm 9:00pm
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Liang Yi Museum
Netsuke are small carvings used as stoppers to prevent items hanging from the Obi (sash) of the Japanese traditional Kimono from falling down. These miniature carvings are highly appreciated by collectors all over the world, including China. Mr Fleischel will explain the very reason of the existence of Netsuke and their history.
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Comparing Classical Chinese and European painting
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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6:30pm 7:30pm
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KEE Private Members Club Hong Kong
Why do the classical Chinese painters paint so much bamboo, and why are classical European artists so obsessed with the naked human body? Why does the Chinese artist complete his painting within five minutes, as if not wanting to put any effort into it, and why does the European artist breaks his line into so many small sections, as if he could not draw a long line? These are questions that will find an answer in the talk.
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A Private Collectors dinner and demonstration
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Monday, June 1, 2015
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7:00pm 9:00pm
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The China Club
During the 3rd edition of Asia Week Hong Kong, CA Artvisory is hosting a private dinner with demonstration of the art of inside painting. We will be featuring Jin Zi, formerly known as Jin Hongshan who is from Guan county of Hebei province by origin. Under the tutelage of Chinese arts and crafts master Mr Liu Shouben.
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Private tour at Bonhams Hong Kong
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Monday, June 1, 2015
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2:00pm 6:00pm
In her 3rd edition, Asia Week Hong Kong is organising a wide array of programme this year not only for familiar faces, but also serving those who would love to see more and learn more. We aim to foster an incubator for collectors-to-be!
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Jockey Club Street Music Series
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Sun, May 31, 20153:00pm Sat, Jun 20, 20158:00pm
Hong Kong Arts Centre and Kung Music Workshop bring this exciting series of innovative, non-commercial music to the public, in a casual street setting and free of charge.
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Chinese Seal Carving Workshop
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Sunday, May 31, 2015
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3:00pm 6:00pm
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American Women's Association
In this workshop, it aims to cultivate a stronger grasp of personal and cultural identity through the first person experience of this traditional Chinese seal art.
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Meet the Master Enameller You Fenghua
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
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4:00pm 8:00pm
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YEWN Heritage Jeweller
This book features the collection of Zihu Studio, superb works of Qing imperial bottles by Master Wang Xisan and Master You Fenghua’s work.
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Reinterpreting the Tradition: Contemporary Ink Art
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
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3:00pm 4:00pm
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum
The speaker will share his philosophy on ink art and present examples from modern-day ink artists in Hong Kong and China to illustrate their different ways of thinking about and interpreting ink art.
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Private tour at Christie's
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
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2:00pm 6:00pm
In her 3rd edition, Asia Week Hong Kong is organising a wide array of programme this year not only for familiar faces, but also serving those who would love to see more and learn more. We aim to foster an incubator for collectors-to-be!
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Private tour at Sotheby's
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Friday, May 29, 2015
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2:00pm 6:00pm
In her 3rd edition, Asia Week Hong Kong is organising a wide array of programme this year not only for familiar faces, but also serving those who would love to see more and learn more. We aim to foster an incubator for collectors-to-be!
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Special Guided Tour for University Students of Hong Kong May auction previews
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Friday, May 29, 2015
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1:30pm 3:30pm
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Meeting point: Petit Cafe
Behind the auction hammer, students can take a closer look of the auction culture at the world's biggest auctioneers. The tour offers an opportunity to take a glimpse of these exclusive auction previews and learn more about the Chinese art appreciation by viewing a wide range of items in person from snuff bottles to ceramics and paintings.
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“Protecting Provenance Through Science” Forensic DNA Security Marking & Coding Service Applications to the Art and Antiques Sector: Countering Counterfeits!
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
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6:30pm 8:30pm
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American Women's Association
The forgery and faking of art, archaeological and cultural treasures has a long and varied history, with this nefarious industry of replicating and copying being an ever-present thorn for the trade. This presentation will look at the origins, development and use of DNA; the arrival of synthetic DNA products and how they have helped in establishing a new market in the cataloging, security, protection and retrieval of high-value art and specie.
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Asia Week Hong Kong 3rd Edition Opening Cocktail
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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6:30pm 8:30pm
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China Club
The 3rd edition of Asia Week Hong Kong opens with a celebratory reception at The China Club to welcome one of the oldest auctioneers of United Kingdom and America, Lyon & Turnbull and Freeman's, to Hong Kong.
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