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Thursday, March 28, 2024


Exhibition Public - Asia

Great Minds Think Alike: 18th Century French and Chinese Furniture Design

Liang Yi Museum
181-199 Hollywood Road,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Feb 03, 2015 To May 31, 2015


Detail: Great Minds Think Alike showcases for the very first time a juxtaposition between French and Chinese furniture from 17th and 18th century, from the palaces of Louis XIV, XV and XVI, and the courts of the emperors Kangxi and Qianlong, and displaying many of the design and craftsmanship similarities between them. How should these resemblances be interpreted? Is there such a thing as a universal aesthetic mindset? In this exhibit, visitors will experience a panoramic view through parallels display of furniture from two of the world's most fabled courts.

Starting February 3, 2015
Opening Hours : Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays.

Admission Fee : HK$200 includes a guided tour, appointments are required. Wednesdays are open free of charge to full-time students with prior arrangement.

Phone No.: (852) 2806-8280
Site URL: http://www.liangyimuseum.com/en/99/furnitures

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