Buddhist Pilgrimage: Treasures from the Donation of The Tsui Art Foundation

Presented by

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Venue

T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, 2/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Organised by

Hong Kong Heritage Museum

30 October 2024 – 28 October 2026

“Buddhist Pilgrimage: Treasures from the Donation of The Tsui Art Foundation” is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. This exhibition showcases 70 treasures of Buddhist art from the collection donated to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum by The Tsui Art Foundation. It includes many exquisite thangka paintings dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, as well as gilt-bronze Buddhist statues and other rare artefacts such as Buddhist scriptures and ritual objects. These items all illustrate the distinctive refined artistic style of Tibetan Buddhism and reflect their specific historical contexts.

In this exhibition, CnC mainly participated in the "Multimedia Educational Display" at the same venue. Through a series of multimedia creative art installations, giving an account of the pilgrimage journey of the great Buddhist master of the Tang dynasty, Xuanzang, and exploring his contribution to cultural exchanges between China and various foreign countries. The display also explores the impact of Buddhism on Chinese language and culture, giving visitors a comprehensive learning experience.

For more details
https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/buddhist2024.html