[Digital Exhibition 網上展覽] Kings’ Inscriptions · Contemporary Interpretations 皇帝碑刻・當代啟迪

[Digital Exhibition 網上展覽] Kings’ Inscriptions · Contemporary Interpretations 皇帝碑刻・當代啟迪 The University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong is delighted to present Kings’ Inscriptions · Contemporary Interpretations, an unprecedented exhibition of calligraphic texts and their rubbings that juxtaposes historic and contemporary artworks. In Chinese history, inscriptions in stone, along with written copies and rubbings made to disseminate their meanings, frequently referred to the qualities and actions of kings. In our contemporary era, it is the work of self-proclaimed kings, such as the King of Kowloon and Frog King, among others, that captures our imagination.The exhibition is intended to be both academic and playful. It emphasises the lasting significance of the written word, showcases the historic occurrences of important calligraphic texts and highlights the innovative contemporary use of Chinese characters to convey traditional values, cultural phenomena and personal expressions. The selection of artworks highlights various media, including the display of rubbings on stone, calligraphic works on paper and the incorporation of script on ceramics. Additionally, the contemporary art installations serve as carriers of both text and meaning.This mixed-media display is a sign of our times. As less text is handwritten and digital presentations become more common, it is inspiring to appreciate the artistic qualities that transcend our increasingly rapid modes of communication. The exhibited artworks cause us to pause and reflect, bridging the past, offering a view of the present and suggesting practices that will likely gain more prominence in the future.View the Digital exhibition here: https://www.virtual.umag.hku.hk/king-s-inscription香港大學美術博物館榮幸呈獻「皇帝碑刻・當代啟迪」展覽，此次展覽以別出心裁的方式，首次將文字墨跡及其拓片與一系列古代和當代藝術並置。中國歷史上，鐫刻在石碑上的文字墨跡及其拓片的廣泛傳播，通常都被用於頌揚帝皇的功德。然而至今，「九龍皇帝」和蛙王等人稱為王的創作者都有使用這些素材，從而拓寬了我們對碑刻藝術的想像空間。本展覽旨在創造一深度與趣味並重的體驗，以強調書寫文字的永恆價值，以及歷史上重要的書法創作發展。中國漢字作為傳統價值觀、文化現象和個人表達的象徵，更啟發了本展覽對漢字的當代和創新應用。此外，本展覽的作品對不同的藝術媒介也予以其獨特性，當中包括紫色布本書法、陶瓷上的書法墨跡，以及當代藝術裝置等，而所有作品都承載着文字墨跡深厚的意義。是次展出各種不同媒介的作品，正正切合了當今世代的需求。雖然電子屏幕取代了紙本文字墨跡，但我們對欣賞書法之美的追求始終如一。本展覽希望觀眾可以靜心停下來觀賞作品，反思它們如何連繫古今、反映當下外，也思考傳統藝術的創作手法應如何發展下去。到此瀏覽網上展覽：https://www.virtual.umag.hku.hk/king-s-inscription Date/Time: 01/07/2025 to 30/06/2026 00:00-23:59 Venue: Online Organized by: University Museum and Art Gallery

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