Masterpieces collected by the National Gallery are unveiled in Hong Kong and encounters Van Gogh and Monet in time and space
Release time: November 22, 2023 10:22 Source: China News Network
[Explanation]Classical and gorgeous decoration, paintings with changing light and shadow… Starting from November 22, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will hold a special exhibition “From Botticelli to Van Gogh: Collection of the National Gallery”. This is The collection of the National Gallery is exhibited in Hong Kong for the first time.
On November 21, reporters saw at the scene that the exhibition is divided into six units, including religious art, myths and legends, daily life, portraits, scenery, and modern time. It displays 52 pieces of world art created by 50 art masters. Top art masterpiece.
[Same period]Gabriel Finnerty, Director of the National Gallery
This is a very modern museum, fundamentally a museum of Chinese art. I think this is also a museum that is looking to develop international collaborations and we are very keen to participate in this exhibition. The arrangement of this exhibition is also different from previous ones. It is arranged by theme, which I find very interesting. I am proud to see a faithful and representative selection of the gallery’s work, so that the viewer is taking a journey along the pinnacle of European painting.
[Explanation]Lawrence’s classic masterpiece “The Boy in Red”, the self-portrait of the master of light and shadow Rembrandt, Monet’s handed down work “Irises”, Van Gogh’s romantic sketch “Long Grass and Butterflies”… this book The classic masterpieces on display cover many important turning points in art history such as the Renaissance, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Together with the classical symphony and multimedia display in the exhibition hall, wandering through it feels like embarking on a journey through the long history of Western art.
[Same period]Wang Yiyou, deputy director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The first star exhibit is called “The Boy in Red”. This child was a child prodigy in England at that time. He came from an aristocratic family. He was only 6 to 7 years old when he painted it. The most important thing when painting people must be their eyes. , so the artist used two raised dots of white paint to paint the child’s eyes, so his eyes are bright and thoughtful. We also had an in-depth cooperation with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and jointly planned a series of original musical works with them to match the theme of each painting and chapter, and the characteristics of the times at that time, so While enjoying visual art, everyone can also enjoy a musical journey.
[Explanation]It is reported that another major feature of this exhibition is to highlight the scientific research carried out on some paintings by cultural relics conservation experts from the National Gallery. The exhibition uses science and cutting-edge technology to attract the audience to uncover the layers of secrets buried behind the paintings. secret.
[Same period]Wang Yiyou, deputy director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum
For example, in some oil paintings, you can’t see the original bottom because it was covered before. We can use X-rays to see that there was originally a drawing underneath, or it turned out to be another painting. There are many interesting things about pigments. Regarding painting techniques, there are also some secrets about this artist’s creative process.
[Explanation]This exhibition will be on display until April 11, 2024.
Reporter Liu Xuanting reported from Hong Kong
Editor in charge:[Liu Pai]
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