Hong Kong Museum of Art
Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Museum of Art

Hong Kong Museum of Art

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  • Tsim Sha Tsui
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Time Out says

Established in 1962, Hong Kong Museum of Art is the first public art museum in the city. The museum houses an art collection of over 17,000 items, representing the unique cultural legacy of Hong Kong's links across the globe. The museum curates works on a broader scope and contrast, from old to new, Chinese to Western, local to international, all with a Hong Kong viewpoint in hopes to make the showcase appeal to everyone. 

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Address
Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong

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Xu Bing in Hong Kong: Square Word Calligraphy

When is Chinese calligraphy not actually calligraphy? Well, when it comes from Xu Bing’s brush, apparently. This Chinese artist is well known for what he calls ‘square word calligraphy’, which he developed in 1993 – it looks remarkably similar to Chinese characters but a closer look will reveal English words that have been deliberately designed and drawn to confuse the mind. This exhibition includes linguistic features and greetings unique to Hong Kong, as well as the Square Word Calligraphy Classroom, which provides writing tools and copybooks for visitors to attempt Xu’s special writing system.
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