Notice Board Archive
Exhibitions 2006
New York
ASIA SOCIETY, NEW YORK
- Gilded Splendor: Treasures of China's Liao Empire (907-1125)
October 5, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Over
200 recently excavated objects from Inner Mongolia that reveal the complex cultural and religious
legacy of the Khitan and their reign over China during the Liao Dynasty (907–1125). Organized by the
Asia Society. Curated by Hsueh-man Shen, Lecturer, Chinese Art, University of Edinburgh. A catalogue
is available at AsiaStore.
On October 5-6th Asia Society will present an exhibition related symposium: China's New Archaeology:
Reasessing the Liao Empire (907-1125). Please check Asia Society website for more information on the
Symposium.
Morgan Stanley is the lead sponsor of this exhibition and its related events. Part of the Morgan
Stanley Innovators Series. In addition, major support was given by John H. J. Guth and by grants
from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the
National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art. Any views,
findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition and its related programs do
not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
(from the website of the museum)
This exhibition will be presented in Köln (Germany) and Zürich (Switzerland) in 2007.
Catalogue: 60.00$
Mokpo, Korea
KOREAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
- " The Shinan Wreck and Ceramic Trade in East Asia"
Special Exhibition in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Shinan Wreck Excavation.
September 22 - December 10, 2006
This exhibition aims to give a glimpse of the ship “Shinan” and the trading
culture of East Asia of the time through the display of the objects retrieved
from the Shinan wreck excavation which opened a new chapter in the Korean
underwater archaeological history; Chinese ceramics excavated from Korea, China
and Japan; Goryeo celadon, the exports of Goryeo to Japan; and the watchtower of
the ship.
It is the first exhibition of its kind in Korea, showing the level of Goryeo and Japan in the field of ceramics in the 14th century: while the former became the world’s second to produce the porcelain after China, the latter was only able to produce the stoneware imitating the porcelain of Korea and China.
The items to be displayed are 230 relics including ceramics recovered from
the Shinan wreck, Chinese ceramics from the same period but excavated from land,
and the Chinese or Goryeo celadon discovered in Japan. The most valuable are the
celadon jar with a lid and pleats design, which was excavated from the Sujongsa
temple and now housed in the Buddhist Museum after being designated as Treasure
No. 259-1; the celadon saucer with inlaid chrysanthemum design in the possession
of the National Museum of Korea; and the celadon vase with fish and dragon
designs under the care of Gwangju National Museum.
(From the website of the Cultural Heritage Administration)
see also: conferences
Bath, UK
THE MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART
- Chinese Ceramics and the Maritime Trade pre 1700
August 22 – December 10, 2006
Exploring
the history and diversity of ceramic wares produced in non-imperial kilns, this exhibition uncovers
the diverse export markets Chinese ceramics catered for from the 7th century up until 1700.
With over 100 pieces on show dating from the Tang (618 - 907AD) until the early Qing dynasty
(1644 – 1911AD), this exhibition provides an insight into the importance of Chinese ceramics made
specifically for export before 1700 and the involvement of the Arabians, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese
and later European powers in this maritime trade.
(from the website of the museum)
Catalogue in English and Chinese: £30
Sŏul, Korea
BUYEO NATIONAL MUSEUM
- " Artefacts and Workshops in Baekje "
October 24 to December 10, 2006
THE MUSEUM OF KYOTO
- "The First Qin Emperor and the Colored Terracotta Army"
October 19 to December 3, 2006
NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM OF KOREA
- " The Treasures of Primorie and Priamurie"
New results of Korea-Russia joint excavation.
November 1 - December 3, 2006
Fukuoka, Japan
KYŪSHŪ NATIONAL MUSEUM (Ishizaka, Dazaifu, Fukuoka)
- " The Gods of the Sea -Dedicated treasure- "
October 8 to November 26, 2006
Kyūshū National Museum will have the first anniversary from the opening since last October. We'll represent the special exhibition, "The Gods of the Sea" in commemoration of the anniversary.
In this exhibition, we'll take up Gods of the Sea as a theme. As Japan is surrounded by the sea, the foreign culture was conveyed by the people getting over waves. It was people of the sea that took a voyage. They prayed for the protection from wave and wind, also safe journey and they thanked the Gods of the Sea for its blessings. The devotional offering has been made continually to the Gods worshiped all over the country.
It is the first attempt to gather the dedicated treasures in one location. We aim at an exhibition to investigate feeling of the people towards the Gods. Some votive objects and statues will be premiered as well as cultural assets including archeological discoveries, industrial art, sculptures, paintings and calligraphy.
(from the website of the museum)
Essen, Germany
VILLA HÜGEL
- TIBET - Klöster öffnen ihre Schatzkammern
[TIBET - Monastries open their Treasuries]
August 19, 2006 - November 26, 2006
Vom 19. August bis zum 26.
November 2006 zeigt die Villa Hügel eine Vielzahl von bis zu 1500 Jahre alten religiösen Kunstwerken
aus den Schatzkammern tibetischer Klöster, die größtenteils das Land noch nie zuvor verlassen haben
- und präsentiert damit die erste Großausstellung dieser Art in Europa.
(from the website of the museum)
Catalogue: 30 €
Ōsaka, Japan
Ōsaka
Prefectural Sayamaike Museum
- "Wishes Reflected on the Water"
October 7 to November 27, 2006
From the
start of rice cultivation in the paddies, people had defied and worshipped gods to secure water
resources. The role to lead such rituals was gradually taken by the chiefs. Rituals celebrating pure
water were undertaken at wells. Some rituals expected power of water flow to wash away and purify
the contamination.
This special exhibition will show you the artifacts used in such water related rituals from Yayoi
Period to Nara and Heian Period. We also show you the old documents related to these rituals. Hope
you will see the wishes of ancient people reflected on the water and the transition of the water
related rituals reflecting political ambition.
(from the website of the museum)
Fukuoka, Japan
ITOKOKU HISTORY MUSEUM (Maebaru, Fukuoka)
- "大鏡が映した世界 (The world reflected by large mirrors) "
October 7 to November 19, 2006
Bonn, Germany
KUNST UND AUSSTELLUNGSHALLE DER BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
- Xi'an – Imperial Power in the Afterlife [Xi'an - Kaiserliche Macht im
Jenseits]
Burial Goods and Temple Treasures from China's Ancient Capital [Grabfunde und Tempelschätze aus Chinas alter Hauptstadt]
April 21-July 23, 2006
This exhibition presents recent
archaeological discoveries from the vast necropolis surrounding the city of Xi'an, the very cradle
of Chinese culture and capital of China through thirteen dynasties. Taking the unification of the
empire under China's first emperor Qin Shihuangdi as its starting point, the exhibition focuses on
the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties (221 BC - 907 AD) and showcases 200 magnificent objects from the
sumptuous funerary complexes and rich temple furnishings of the emperor and the aristocracy. An
impressive computer-aided display allows a glimpse into the as yet unopened burial chambers of two
imperial tombs.
Employing the latest technology, the exhibition introduces the public to the area around China's
ancient capital and highlights the outstanding importance of this world heritage site. A
comprehensive book on the archaeology of Xi’an is published in conjunction with the exhibition, and
a three-day international conference will bring together the leading scholars of the field. Xi'an -
Imperial Power in the Afterlife marks more than fifteen years of cooperation between Germany and
China in the domain of the preservation of the cultural heritage.
Catalogue: 25 €
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS
- Trade Taste & Transformation: Jingdezhen Porcelain for Japan, 1620–1645
July 14 - October 8, 2006
In seventeenth-century Japan, Chinese porcelain was prized--so much so that it became an important part of the Japanese tea ceremony. To satisfy this new market, the Chinese of the late Ming dynasty (1368 –1644) had to accommodate a taste vastly different from their own, one that treasured asymmetry and even imperfections. Trade Taste & Transformation: Jingdezhen Porcelain for Japan, 1620–1645 is the first comprehensive survey in the United States of this unique Chinese porcelain developed for export to Japan. The exhibition will include approximately 100 objects, many rarely seen outside Japan, including tiny incense boxes, flower vases, water jars and charcoal burners, as well as bowls and plates. The porcelain, known to the Japanese as kosometsuke, “old blue and white” and ko‘akae, “old colored,” was made in the famed city of Jingdezhen located near the Yangzi River in southeastern China and known for centuries as the ceramics capital of the world.
Organized by China Institute Gallery, the exhibition includes objects from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and three private collections, including the Butler Family Collection in the United Kingdom. The China Institute is publishing a full-color catalogue to accompany the exhibition.
Tōkyō, Japan
EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM
- " Emperor Shi Huangdi and the Colored Terracotta Army Exhibition"
August 1 to October 9, 2006
Montréal, Canada
POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE, THE MONTRÉAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
- Japan - Age-old Art from the Land of the Rising Sun
May 16 - October 15, 2006
Pointe-à-Callière
has the immense privilege of presenting a new exhibition, Japan, from May 16 to October 15, 2006.
This exceptional exhibition invites visitors to discover an unknown Japan, much older than the land
of samurai and geisha: a prehistoric land, but one that already had rich cultures that produced
unique, refined objects.
For the first time ever outside of Japan we will be able to see collections from the Tokyo National Museum covering all the periods in Japanese prehistory. Visitors will be invited to embark on a fascinating journey, guided by 150 of the most splendid artifacts from the collections of the Tokyo National Museum and ten other Japanese institutions. The voyage begins over 30,000 years ago and ends in the 7th century AD, with the birth of the first unified state and the gradual spread of writing.
Along the way, there will be artifacts offering a glimpse of people’s
lives and rituals, from figurines with strange, enormous eyes, to grinning figures, dancers,
animals, spectacular pottery, bronze mirrors and more. These are only a few examples of the
splendours awaiting visitors at Pointe-à-Callière. They’re sure to be both amazed and intrigued!
(from the website of the museum)
Seoul, ROK Korea
SEOUL MUSEUM OF HISTORY
- " Power and Facination of Koguryeo "
September 2 - October 22, 2006
content
A lifelike exploration through the ancient tomb murals of Koguryeo through photographed visual
materials
Understanding of Koguryeo ancient tomb murals through scale models of the tombs
Tomb Hall (7 items)
Experience the world of burial through ancient tombs
The World of Koguryeo
The heavens and the earth of Koguryeo
Corner for hands-on experience in wearing Koguryeo ornamental clothing (Photo Zone)
Koguryeo seen through animation (with the characters Babo Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang)
Q&A and survey
(from the website of the museum)
Catalogue: 70.000 Won
Last modified: 10.01.2009