We are pleased to announce that CURATOR Masterclass, partnering with Asia Art Hong Kong, will cohost a Collectors Series Masterclass at CVIEW. The first masterclass will feature the renowned collector Chris Hall. Chris is a prominent figure in the art and textile community, regularly sharing his expertise through exhibitions, lectures, and cultural exchanges, and helping to raise awareness of the importance of preserving this unique aspect of China's cultural legacy. Chris Hall is a professional accountant who spent most of his life in Hong Kong. As the past President of the now-defunct Textile Society and a former President of the Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, he is better known for his private collection of Chinese textiles. Over the 40 years of his collecting life, he has amassed more than 2,000 pieces, including ritual dance robes, imperial badges, dragon robes, bound-foot shoes, and other
textile-related items. His collection spans from the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC) to the Qing dynasty (AD 1636 - 1911) to contemporary works, and is internationally recognized as one of the largest, finest, and most comprehensive collections of antique Chinese costumes and textiles in private ownership. Chris was first inspired during an opportune visit to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in 1978, where the halls were lined with Mandarin robes. “At the time, there was only one good collection of Chinese textiles, which was put together by Zhu Qiqian (1871-1964),” recalled Chris. “I saw a once in a lifetime, if not once in a world’s lifetime opportunity, to assemble a unique and precious collection of Chinese textiles”. At the CURATOR Masterclass, you will hear not only about this collection but also about other decorative arts he has been collecting. We will also hold a handling session to explore some of the works of art in greater depth during this masterclass. We welcome you to engage with our speaker and fellow participants to gain more insights and appreciate these intricate pieces.
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