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Chair Message Upcoming Events In Conversation. Stacy Belcher In Conversation. Angelina Study Group Lecture Grad. Student Save the Date Gallery Group Trip Reports Tours / Tours at a Glance Forms / Museum Information Friends AGM Forms |
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FRIENDS
| Message From The Chair | |
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How quickly another
financial year is upon us as we close our books as of March 31, 2011.
The AGM for this financial year-end will be on 1st June 2011 and we
are happy to report that through the hard work from our Board and the
support from our Members, we will be able to match last year¡¦s contribution.
Also, please do
not hesitate to offer suggestions of events, speakers, and items or
places of interest. Vicki
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| EVENTS CALENDAR ¡K please check Friends Fortnightly Flash (FFF) for updates & full details) |
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your Diaries with these great upcoming events now .... MAY 14 Saturday - LACQUER SEMINAR AND GUIDED TOUR: ¡§Layered Beauty :The BAOYIZHAI Collection of Chinese Lacquer¡¨ Time 10:15-12:15 Art Museum, CUHK 19 Thursday - In Conversation: COLLECTING & COLLECTIONS - ¡¨ARCHIVING¡¨ Time: 6:30-8pm Club, 24/F, Club Lusitano Lounge. 28 Saturday - Graduating Student Exhibition opening ceremony 3-8 pm, CUHK Art Museum |
JUNE
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| OCTOBER
30TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK 15 Saturday CENTRAL So you think you know HK 10-2pm Gourmet Lunch generously sponsored by Latham & Watkins Cryptic clues devised & discussion moderated by Jason Wordie Organise your Teams of 4 & start researching now .... 16 Sunday ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY & YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION 3-6 Victoria House Afternoon tea & cocktails. |
20 Thursday GALA
DINNER, ART MUSEUM CUHK
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| In Conversation: Collecting and Collections: Archiving and How to Archive your Collection. Stacy Belcher Gould | |
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May 19th (Thursday) Time: 6:30pm Venue: Club Lusitano, 24th Floor Lounge, Duddell Street, Central Cost: Members $250; Non-Members $350 (includes a glass of wine and Portuguese Canapes) As the Archive Action group mentions in its recent discussion... When you hear the word ¡§archive¡¨ do papers in a forgotten dust-covered trunk in some storeroom or attic come to mind? Archives are actually more ¡§alive¡¨ than many of us realize and their importance is crucial to the historical and cultural memory of a people and a civilization. Archives are records which have been appraised by professionally trained archivists as having continuing or historical value and which are therefore selected for permanent retention. Increasingly there are a variety of archival formats such as paper, microfilms, discs, tapes, electronic media etc., all of which constitute documentary history kept as evidence of particular events and activities. About the speaker: Stacy Belcher Gould obtained her BA in Anthropology in 1981 and her MA. Public History in 1991. She interned at the Cincinnati Museum of Art and at The Biltmore Estate 1990-1991 and taught history at Edison State University in 1992, becoming the University Records Archivist at Michigan State University from 1992 to 1997. Stacey was Assistant University Archivist at The College of William and Mary from 1997-1998 and the University Archivist and State Records Officer at the same College from 1998-2006. She moved to Hong Kong to take up the post of University |
Archivist at The
University of Hong Kong in 2006. The 100th anniversary. like many such
birthdays, prompted interest in gathering together and preserving the
documentation of the University¡¦s past.
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| In Conversation with Angelina Kwan - Jade: A Collector¡¦s Perspective | |
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June 9th (Thursday) Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Venue: Club Lusitano, Duddell Street, Central Cost :$250 members $350 non-members (includes a glass of wine and Portuguese Canapes) Angelina is a keen amateur collector on a limited collecting budget, who has researched her subject well. In this fascinating evening, Angelina will share her knowledge of, and passion for jade. She will answer the basic questions of what jade is and where it comes from. We will learn the differences between jadeite and nephrite and how the jade is scraped, and shaped - a process that may take years for an intricate carving - into an item of beauty and value. Angelina will discuss the history of jade and it¡¦s evolution as a symbol of wealth and power for the Chinese elites of the Tang and Qing dynasties. Jade has been collected by countless generations as an item of beauty, function, and ritual. It has been used over the centuries for both its beauty and its strength, in items of weaponry, such as knives, swords and scabbards, in more every-day items, such as cups and bowls and in pieces of sheer beauty and adornment, such as jewellery and figurines. Angelina will also share her knowledge on how to tell the real thing from a fake and give us some tips on finding and selecting the right pieces. This conversation will be of interest to both beginners and seasoned collectors alike. Angelina will also share her own experiences as a collector, bringing along some of her own pieces to add to the discussion. |
About the Speaker:
Angelina Kwan is currently a Consultant advising on corporate governance,
compliance and regulatory matters for companies in the financial services
sector. She was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for Cantor
Fitzgerald in Asia and was responsible for all operating aspects of
the companies¡¦ existing businesses and future ventures. She was also
with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong where she held
the positions of Director of the Supervision of Markets Division as
well as Director of the Enforcement Division. Ms. Kwan has over 24 years
of experience in Management, Regulation, Compliance, Audit and Internal
Audit across a wide range of businesses in both Asia and the US. |
| Summer Study Group - The Helena May and the Friends of the Art Museum, the CUHK | |||||
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We are running
a short summer group based around the broad and general heading of ¡¥Apparel¡¦.
Topics to be studied could include minority tribal costumes, embroidered
ornamentations, ceremonial wear, theatrical and opera costumes, wedding
attire, kimono, hats, imperial court wear, armour, and even the work
of contemporary designers or anything else that members want to research.
As always the choice of topic must have a connection to Asia. |
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Lecture and Guided Tour of the Exhibition, ¡§Layered Beauty: The Baoyizhai Collection of Chinese Lacquer¡¨ |
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Date: May 14th
(Saturday)
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It
is our honour to have two experts to give us this valuable guidance
to learn and understand the different techniques and artistic interpretations
illustrated by the exhibits.
| CUHK Graduation Exhibition, 2011: ¤p (Pseud) | |
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May 28th, 2011 for one month Venues: The Graduation Exhibition,
the Annual Exhibition, the Postgraduate Exhibition, and the Exchange Exhibition,
will simultaneously display in the West Wing of the CUHK Art Museum, and
in the Cheng Ming Building in New Asia College. The CUHK Fine Arts Department is the first tertiary education department in Hong Kong to teach Chinese and Euro-American technique art education as well as art history. The Art of CUHK 2011 will include, ¡§Annual Exhibition¡¨, ¡§Postgraduate Exhibition¡¨, ¡§Invitational Exhibition¡¨ and ¡§Graduation Exhibition¡¨. The undergraduates have produced the event through an intensely involved process and were responsible for all the preparation, artwork creation, venue design, and promotion. Exhibition Details: The objectives of the exhibition are three-fold: Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal craving, oil painting, sculpture, mixed media and installation. Beyond the visual presentations will be other intellectual pursuits as seen through the research of Art History graduate students. Through Friends scholarships and other financial support past graduates |
have achieved success
in many local and overseas exhibitions and competitions, in such respected
collections as the Venice Art Biennale and Philippe Charriol Foundation
Art Competition. Some of the honoured recipients of these major awards
are:
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| An Important Date For Your Autumn Diary - Thursday October 20th | |
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October is a very significant month for the Friends, as we launch a full week of fabulous activities celebrate our thirtieth anniversary. The Hong Kong highlight of the week will be our 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, on October 20th, with Guest of Honour, Dame Jessica Rawson, Professor of Art and archeology and warden of Merton College, Oxford University. |
This very special
event will be held at the Chinese University Art Museum, with it¡¦s beautiful
and peaceful surroundings. Enjoy an evening of erudition, fine food,
art and beauty as we celebrate our 30 years together. |
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| Report: Gallery Group Visit to Opera Gallery on April 15th, 2011 | ||
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A group of Friends
visited Opera Gallery's fabulous collection by French Artist, Jean Francois
Larrieu, whose works are an absolutely delightful colour spree, and
Canadian artist Andre¡¦ Monet, whose body of work features a distinct
blend of photography and collage. Jane Yu |
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| Gallery Group: Another fascinating artist talk with Han Xin (centre) at his Rotunda exhibition | ||
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| Taipei Trip Report: Tradition, Tranquility and Taste | |
We
begin this report with the poem found at the pond of Lin family garden
and follow this interlude with a few personal comments from group members:
 English Translation: On Reading By Zhu Xi (Song Dynasty) The half-mu square pond lies open to the eye, Therein move the light and clouds of the sky. If you wonder why is it so clear within, That is because fresh water is ever flowing in. Comment: Although rather small, the pond is able to clearly and invariably reflect a wide variety of things under the sun because it is constantly replenished by its inexhaustible source. Through this specific image the poet expresses what he gains from extensive reading, which boils down to the truth: that only by constantly acquiring new knowledge and learning new skills, can one keep clear-headed, become creative and insightful, adapt to changed circumstances and new developments in society. Trip Report: Great food and a really informative look at the development of porcelain glazing with our guide, John. The weather couldn't have been better! Diana Williams |
A very enjoyable
weekend in excellent company. The highlights were the Juming museum and
the food (especially the dumplings at Ding Tai Fung). Peter & Fed Geldart The walk through the Jumin Museum in splendid sunshine gave a superb appreciation for this artist. From just passing his statue on Exchange Square I would have never seen him in the light I do now. Experiencing the multitude of his work (in gorgeous setting ¡K) and getting a sense of his thinking was a real eye opener. Ariane De Vienne For me one of the nicest things about travel is seeing things through other's eyes. To learn from a knowledgeable guide about ancient people and how they lived, to see an amazing sculptor like Ju Ming shape our reality in a different way, and to imagine socializing with the Lin Family in the garden around their mansion were all wonderful experiences. Susan J. Kreidler From all the museums and exhibitions my highlight would be the Juming museum. My favourites would be the sculptures of family-life and children and the Tai Chi series. The garden was a perfect place to show the works of a great genius. Juming's amazing skill and creativity in combination with seemingly endless energy, motivation and drive just leaves you in awe and admiration. Ulla Littlewood I enjoyed the experience of being able to compare the different museums with their very different timescales and types of contributors. I liked the liveliness of the MOCA exhibition with exploration of such varied concepts - even if some of these left us a bit bemused! Was something lost in |
| Taipei Trip Report: Tradition, Tranquility and Taste | |
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translation? Probably not, because art students have always challenged
accepted ideas and the status quo. I felt the animal bones pyramid exhibit
on the ground floor was extremely meaningful - starkly expressing an idea
that was easy to grasp and allowed viewers participation. Wendy Wong We packed such a lot of activity into 3 days that it feels as if we were away about 3 weeks. I enjoyed our very comfortable hotel and its art collection. We had some great meals too - the only complaint (if it is a complaint) might be that we had too many courses. Still, that meant that we had a great deal of choice and as we were walking round museums so much we needed the energy. Everyone I spoke to was impressed with the guide - he is obviously very interested in the history of Taiwan and he was a good source of information when we needed it. I thought his description of the political realities of being a Taiwanese citizen in a world where only 29 countries recognise Taiwan was particularly poignant. Clare-marie Beeson As a PRC Chinese, I visited National Palace Museum with a mixed feeling. However, as an art lover, I believe the importance is to learn from the history, well preserve the treasures, and inherit the cultural heritage from the past into the present and future. - Jane Yu Seeing the Palace Museum again was a joy, and the other places did not disappoint either. The aboriginal exhibits are outstanding. The contemporary gallery provides a glimpse into the Taiwanese youth culture (no tourists there). I was charmed by the Eslite bookshop building and all those youngsters sitting on the floor reading books at 9pm. The itinerary was well planned |
and fellow travellers are courteous and kind. I just wish I had the discipline
to eat less, but the food had been so tempting. Rose Downer Itinerary very well thought out. Seamless in operation. Inspired choice of hotel. Action packed. Stunning exhibits and very good food too. Cheryl & Jack Wong This is only my second tour with the Friends and both have been conducted by Jane Yu. The organization was excellent, with everything running under Jane¡¦s guiding hand. Our guide was interesting if a little effusive at times and the exhibitions and visits were a delight. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ju Ming, the visit to the Lin family compound, and even the modern artworks by Taipei¡¦s next generation of artists, who combined art with statement in their plea for the lives of animals ¡V a pyramid of bone fragments from executed pets, displayed at the Museum of Contemporary art (MOCA). Each visitor was encouraged to take a fragment and place it in an envelope, creating an alternative pyramid of hope for Taiwan¡¦s abandoned pets and strays. The plan was for the envelopes to be sent to the relevant authorities. I hope it did some good ¡V it was certainly a most moving exhibition. Gillian Kew 
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| Japan Trip Report: Tradition versus modernity in Japan Art: Gardens and Museums - 4-13 March 2011 | |
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Our first museum
visit was to the Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts in Kanazawa where
present day artists show their work in umbrella painting, paper lanterns,
kimono dyeing (Kaga Yuzen), weaving, pottery, and even in fishing rods. |
 working with a short, flat pointed bamboo stick in his hand, scraping the built-up dirt on the Y of each branch of the azalea bushes to prevent diseases. Another gardener was checking the two types of moss that are allowed to flourish there. Such attentive and patient care for gardens was also noticed at Nijo Castle where a very large Cycas was protected from the cold and snow with a thick wadding of straw. Gardeners were seen on the top branches of the beautiful pines, picking off unwanted needles. In Nanzengi we saw the famous, Zen garden of stones, gravel and moss. Kobori Enshu, a designer in the 17th c was also interested in the flow of light into his gardens and tea houses. This fantastic itinerary gave us a spectrum of traditional and modern art in Japan. Other highlights were the Shoguns¡¦ Nijo Castle with its Nightingale floorboards and fantastic screen paintings; the ¡§Sei Son Kaku¡¨ home and gardens of the Lords Maeda, with displays of beautifully made miniatures of all sorts; a Samurai¡¦s house with a flowering plum blossom bonsai at its entrance, and the thick thatched roof of a village head in Wada House. The fish markets gave us a culinary taste of Japan in its oysters, sushi and sashimi. We also had delicate Kaiseki cuisine, Shabu and a final dinner of Yakatori to celebrate the completion of a very good trip. Thank you, Keiko and Seiko! Letty Chiu Chabot Travelling south from Kyoto allowed us |
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experience the super-fast Shinkansen ¡§bullet¡¨ train. Yet the connecting
local railway proved even more exciting as we sped across the incredible
13 km double-decker Great Seto Bridge from the mainland to Shikoku island
¡V crossing the bridge taking 20 minutes by train! In Takamatsu we studied the traditional architecture of preserved rural buildings relocated from across the island to ¡§Shikoku Village¡¨, including workshops once producing soy sauce or mulberry paper. A sad example was the fisherman¡¦s home, sold after his community went bankrupt, having invested in trawling nets rendered redundant when fish shoals unexpectedly dwindled. We later enjoyed an enchanting stroll among the koi-filled ponds, vermillion-lacquered bridges, plum blossom, and manicured fir trees of Ritsurin garden. Sipping Japanese tea in the exquisite 17thC tea-house, one participant felt she had glimpsed the life of a shogun ¡¥just for a moment¡¦. But the highlight of the southern excursion was undoubtedly our stay in the Benesse Museum - an extraordinary private gallery integrated with a hotel - on the island of Naoshima. Designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the museum embodies ¡¥coexistence between nature, art, and architecture¡¦. Many artworks have been created especially for the museum; others are scattered along the pristine seashore. Alongside the formal artworks, many buildings in the nearby village have been dedicated to experimental work by ¡¥artists in residence¡¦. Our window on Japanese art was complemented by the final day¡¦s visit to the I.M. Pei-designed, Miho |
 museum to view the 18th C paintings of Nagasawa Rosetsu; exhibiting a surprisingly modern use of light and including vivid, sometimes humorous animal portraits. Our trip concluded with a private view of Shigaraki village with demonstrations by local master potters. Our sincere thanks to Keiko Packard for devising an extraordinarily rich itinerary and providing invaluable commentary to enhance our understanding of her complex and intriguing home. Our trip coincided with the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. While all participants were safe, we watched with horror the unfolding news reports. Our heartfelt sympathies remain with those so tragically affected. Charlotte Pinder  |
Shanghai
Package
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IT 3324 Depart Leh 06:50 
Come
fly with us, though not too far, To view some Chinese Treasure. Accompanied
by Peter Lam, we¡¦re fairly sure you have not seen it ever. 
Please
note that a $1,000.00 portion of the deposit is non-refundable.
