Orientations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Art Museum has evolved significantly since its inception in 1971. Initially serving as a research unit, it has expanded its role to become a public-facing museum that emphasizes accessibility and engagement with a broader audience. The recent addition of the Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion and the Harold and Christina Lee Gallery, designed by RoccoYim, addresses the growing needs of Hong Kong’s thriving art scene. The museum’s expansion seamlessly blends with the existing campus while enhancing the visitor experience The May/June 2025 issue marks this occasion with eight articles that provide a comprehensive view of the collection, rangingfrom the history and significance of art collecting in Guangdong, China, to the often-overlooked art of Chinese rubbings.

Opening this May is a groundbreaking exhibition at the Bowers Museum entitled ‘World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century’. New archaeological finds over the past two decades in Shaanxi province, China, have revealed rich information about pre- dynastic China’s political landscape and artistic achievements. The exhibition explores the social and cultural dynamics of early China through 110 objects.

Also opening this spring, ‘Shutendōji Begins: Tales of the Demon Slayer Throughout the Ages’ at the Suntory Museum of Art will focus on the famous Japanese demon Shutendōji, whose tales date back to the Heian period (794–1185) and have been depicted in various forms of art.