The University of Hong Kong has an exhibition

Flight II Kwok Mang-ho (b. 1947) Ink and acrylic on paper 2003 154 x 68 cm Narcissus WONG Sau-ching (b. 1954) Oil on canvas 2002 113 x 113 cm Note Book HA Bik-chuen (b. 1925) Ink and colour on paper 2002 148 x 89 cm (Photo courtesy of University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong)

The Norman W. M. Ko Collection of Hong Kong Art 24 October to 9 December 2007 The University Museum and Art Gallery of The University of Hong Kong is pleased to present an exhibition featuring a donation of Hong Kong art to the Museum by Norman W. M. Ko. The exhibition includes over 100 paintings ranging from Chinese ink, oil, acrylic, printmaking to mixed media, by some 60 artists who represent the development of Hong Kong art from the 1960s to the present. On show will be conventional ink paintings by Yang Shan-sum, Cheung Wan, Lo Koon-chiu, Cheng Ming, Liew Come-tong, among others; and works by modern ink artists such as Irene Chou, Kan Tai-keung, Leung Kui-ting, Chui Tze-hung, Raymond Fung and Ng Kun-lun, many of whom are followers of Lui Shou-kwan and Wucius Wong. These two pioneer artists led an innovation in ink in response to Abstract Expressionism in the 1960s, giving rise to the New Ink Painting movement. Modern ink painting has been representative of contemporary Chinese art in Hong Kong ever since. Also on view will be artworks in Western media or manner by Gaylord Chan, John Li, Ha Bik-chuen, Joseph Lee etc. Artists such as Kwok Mang-ho, Ronnie Wong and Wong Chung-yu create works with vernacular themes and whimiscal narratives, drawing on caricature, in Chinese ink and other media. Other artists such as Chu Hing-wah, Jerry Kwan, Wong Sau-ching, Tsang Fan-kwong and Luk Kwok-yuen depict bustling and anonymous city life. Norman W. M. Ko is a former professor in mechanical engineering at The University of Hong Kong. He is also a dedicated artist whose sculptural works are evident in many of Hong KongÕs public spaces.

Opening Hours:
The opening hours of the Museum are daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Closed on university and public holidays. Admission is free. All are welcome.

For more information, please visit this site - http://www.hku.hk/hkumag/exhibition3.html

Test: US/UK Exposure in Several Categories such as Art, Collectible

Starting in the next few days, ebay will be running a test in many collectible-oriented categories such as Art. When your items meet ebay's eligibility criteria, they will appear on ebay UK site by default (assuming you've indicated you're willing to ship to the UK). Similarly, items listed in the UK will be shown here on eBay.com, as well.

ebay's Sellers have been asking how they can better reach potential buyers who rarely leave their local sites. ebay's believe this test will be good for the sellers, whose items will be available to a bigger pool of buyers – and for our buyers, who will have access to a wider array of unique items they're interested in from other countries.

To be eligible, ebay's sellers must have 100 feedback with at least 98% positive. To be included in this test, your items must meet the following criteria:

• Be listed in the Collectibles, Antiques, Stamps, Coins, Art, or Pottery & Glass categories
• Offer PayPal to ensure easy Cross-Border payments
• Specify global or UK shipping options and pricing to help our buyers see the full cost of your item
• Be located in the US

eBay will have this test to last until early next year.

ARTPRICE IMAGES NOW AVAILABLE FROM ARTPRICE.COM

ARTPRICE IMAGES NOW AVAILABLE FROM ARTPRICE.COM

Posted September 3, 2007:

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