Art Gallery of Hamilton exhibits 'The Collectors Series' |
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| Saturday, 17 May 2008 06:08 |
 Hamilton, Ont, Canada - Prominent Hamiltonians and friends Joe Ng, founder of Joe Ng Engineering Ltd. and the Joe Ng Group of Companies, and Luke Chan, Associate Vice-President of International Affairs at McMaster University, have each assembled through the years a sizable collection of Asian art. Joe Ng’s collection focuses primarily upon an eclectic range of Japanese ceramics dating from the 17th to the 20th century, but also includes screens, sculpture, lacquer and metalware. On view 17 May through 24 August, 2008. Luke Chan has embraced modern Chinese painting that is nourished by and continues the age-old tradition of Chinese landscape painting and calligraphy. These adjacent exhibitions continue the Gallery’s commitment to present significant private collections from the area. In 1913 the first Hamilton Public Library vacated their building, built on Main Street West near James in 1890, and moved across the street into the new Carnegie Library. Finally, on November 27, 1913 the City finally designated the second floor and attic of the old Public Library Building as space for the first municipal art gallery, named the Hamilton Municipal Gallery .Without the Blair Bruce bequest, it would likely have been many years before Hamilton could ever boast a municipal art gallery – perhaps never. Today, that modest gallery with its Blair Bruce Collection has grown and matured to become the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is Ontario’s third largest public art gallery and owns one of the finest collections of art in Canada, featuring over 9,000 works of art including historical European, historical Canadian and contemporary art. Its recently-renovated and award-winning premises present exhibitions that change three times a year Visit : www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/ Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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