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Titian and the Venetian Renaissance from the Uffizi

November 3, 2023 - February 28, 2024

WHAT
This exhibition takes you on a journey through the enchanting city of Venice during the Renaissance, a cultural hub that brought together merchants, voyagers, scholars and artists from all over the world. It showcases pieces from the world-renowned collection of the Uffizi, featuring works by Titian, Giorgione, Tintoretto, and Veronese. In addition to these historical pieces, contemporary Hong Kong artists Leung Chi Wo and Chan Kwan Lok have created new art installations and ink paintings, initiating an artistic dialogue spanning centuries with the 16th-century Italian Renaissance masters.

WHY
The show provides a rare opportunity to view a remarkable collection of works from the Venetian School, renowned for their use of rich colours and profound depiction of human emotions. It also presents a unique dialogue between past and present, East and West, representing a significant cultural exchange and a celebration of artistic innovation and tradition. Immerse yourself in the serenity and elegance of the Venetian Renaissance, and witness how its influence permeates through to contemporary art.

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Hong Kong Museum of Art
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong Hong Kong

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