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The Convergence of Scholarship and Art: Modern Chinese Scholars’ Calligraphy and Painting from the Yun Quan Studio Collection
The Convergence of Scholarship and Art:
Modern Chinese Scholars’ Calligraphy and Painting
from the Yun Quan Studio Collection
Date: 2026.8.20-10.04
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Tuesday to Sunday and Public Holidays)
Venue: Hall 2&3, The Gallery & Q³ Art Space, Jao Tsung-I Academy
Free Admission
Organisers:
Jao Tsung-I Academy, Yun Quan Studio
Co-organisers:
Simon Suen Foundation, Sun Museum, Tsi Ku Chai Company Limited,
Hong Kong Chinese Painting, Calligraphy & Scholar’s Objects Society
Introduction
Dr. Tang Wai-hung, a key mastermind behind the golden age of Hong Kong television and a legendary Cantopop lyricist, unveils for the very first time his private collection of calligraphy and paintings by modern Chinese scholars, meticulously collected over more than forty years. Featuring 80 exceptional works by prominent modern Chinese scholars and intellectuals—including Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Hu Shih, and Jao Tsung-i—this collection represents not only masterpieces of extraordinary artistic value, but also the living spirit and intellectual legacy of scholars and educators since the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era. Between every stroke and line, the literati integrity and the indelible imprint of a changing era resonate vividly.
"The Convergence of Scholarship and Art" Exhibition
Themed Talk Series
"Connoisseurship: A Dialogue on Chinese Calligraphy and Painting collecting, and the Art Market" Symposium
Date: August 22, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Theatre, Jao Tsung-I Academy | 800 Castle Peak Road, Mei Foo, Kowloon
【Language: Cantonese】
Guest Speaker
▶ Mr. Chung Chi Sam | Member of Standing Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association; Honorary President of the Hong Kong Chinese Calligraphy, Painting and Scholar’s Objects Society
▶ Mr. Kim Yu | Senior Vice President, Chairman, Head of Chinese Paintings at Christie’s; International Senior Specialist
▶ Mr. Chan Tin Boo | Master of Tin Po Kau Yu Studio; Artist; Consultant of the Guangzhou Jao Tsung-i Academic & Art Academy
▶ Dr. Tang Wai Hung | Director of Yun Quan Studio; Honorary Deputy Director and Distinguished Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fellow at The University of Hong Kong
Moderator
Ms. Natalie Lau Kai Yu | Deputy General Manager of Yun Quan Studio; Deputy Secretary of the Hong Kong Chinese Calligraphy, Painting and Scholar’s Objects Society
【"The Convergence of Scholarship and Art" Exhibition Themed Talk Series💬】
“Wonder and Statesmanship: The Determination and Sentiments in Chinese Literature” Talk
Date: September 4, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Followed by a guided tour of the exhibition)
Venue: Theatre, Jao Tsung-I Academy
▎ Guest Speaker:
Dr. Poon Po Chiu
(Retired secondary school principal, Expert Advisor on Literary Arts for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department)
Content:
The calligraphy and painting of modern scholars are not only expressions of art, but also crystallisations of personal cultivation, life experiences, and cultural sentiments. In conjunction with the "The Convergence of Scholarship and Art: Modern Chinese Scholars’ Calligraphy and Painting from the Yun Quan Studio Collection", the second education talk specially invites Dr. Poon Po Chiu, a seasoned Hong Kong educator and essayist, to be our guest speaker. Drawing on his many years of experience in education and writing, Dr. Poon will approach the subject from the perspectives of literary creation, reading, and literary imagination, guiding the audience into the ink-and-brush world of modern scholars and exploring the profound connections between their words, thoughts, and the spirit of their times.
【"The Convergence of Scholarship and Art" Exhibition Themed Talk Series💬】
“Entering the Calligraphic World of Scholars: Insights into Modern Scholars through the Yun Quan Studio Collection” Talk
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Venue: Theatre, Jao Tsung-I Academy
▎ Guest Speaker:
Renowned historian and publisher Dr. Chan Man Hung |
(Honorary Curator of Jao Tsung-I Academy, Life Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Publishing Federation)
In the turbulent times of modern China, the valued ink pieces of scholars are not merely expressions of calligraphic art, but also embody the Zeitgeist of the era, scholarly spirit, and profound national sentiment. In conjunction with the "The Convergence of Scholarship and Art: Modern Chinese Scholars’ Calligraphy and Painting from the Yun Quan Studio Collection", the third talk focuses on the cultural history. This talk features the renowned historian, cultural scholar, and seasoned publisher Dr. Chan Man Hung as the speaker, to guide the audience into the spiritual world of modern scholars. Drawing on the calligraphy of eminent figures such as Weng Tonghe, Kang Youwei, Chen Duxiu, Hu Shih, and Pu Xinyu, the talk will explore how these scholars responded to their times through brush and ink, preserved cultural heritage, and opened new horizons amid turbulence.
Date: Tuesday to Sunday and Public Holiday
(Closed on Monday)
Opening hours：10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Tel: (+852) 2100 2828
Email(General Enquiry): info@jtia.hk
