The exhibition features approximately 30 exquisite Chinese paintings and ceramics spanning from the Song Dynasty to the 20th century, carefully selected from the private collection of The Chamber of Young Snow and loaned treasures. It aims to showcase the accumulated meaning and emotions of ancient Chinese art, offering inspiration and motivation for contemporary society and life, while highlighting the philosophy, values, and worldview of Chinese artists across different periods. A key exhibit is the 1939 work Qujiang Pond Pavilion by Li Yanshan, a prominent figure in the modern Guangdong painting circle. This piece, inspired by the Yuan Dynasty landscape tradition and the charm of Lingnan garden paintings, was created by a Qing Dynasty orthodox painter and has been displayed in Beijing, Taiwan, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

The exhibition is divided into two major themes: “Shine” and “Shade “, which explore the everyday cultural practices surrounding lacquerware and porcelain, as well as their intertwined historical development. Beginning with a brief history of the evolution of lacquerware and porcelain, the exhibition showcases artifacts from the Tang Dynasty in the seventh century to the early twentieth century during the Qing Dynasty. These artifacts encompass various aspects of life, including: Dining, Literati appreciation, Incense burning, Starting from the basic chemical properties of the materials, the exhibition further introduces the corresponding production techniques and modes of production, which are essential in shaping cultural life. Through this exhibition, we aim to guide visitors into the contexts of ancient lacquerware and porcelain production and usage, fostering an understanding of the connections between ancient and modern life, and encouraging a deeper reflection on the familiar aspects of daily existence.

The Art Exhibition Hall of Lingnan University proudly presents a new thematic exhibition titled “Print and Preservation: Special Exhibition of the Exhortations to Promote Good Deeds by Empress Renxiao of the Great Ming” This exhibition features the “the Exhortations to Promote Good Deeds” (《勸善書》), a carved edition from the third year of the Yongle period, compiled by Empress Renxiao of the Ming Dynasty. This collection is being displayed to the public for the first time and showcases how the Ming court utilized the compilation of moral education books to strengthen its authority. The special exhibition will also distribute a picture book, “Chronicles of the Ming Dynasty Across Time 大明穿越時空記),” co-produced by Hong Kong artist Lin Jian-cai, free of charge during designated event periods. The exhibition is open to the public for free from May 8 – December 2, 2025.