MAM exhibition celebrates 70 years of Shanghai artist

An exhibition celebrating the calligraphy, paintings, seal engravings and literati playthings of artist Han Tianheng will be inaugurated today at 6.30 p.m. at the Macao Museum of Art’s (MAM) Gallery of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy.
Jointly organized by MAM and the Han Tianheng Art Museum in Shanghai, the “Exhibition of the 70th Anniversary of Han Tianheng” features 188 pieces from the artist’s life, allowing audiences to appreciate his unique creation style and achievements.
The featured works include copies and seal engravings of the inscriptions on pagodas from early Chinese history, as well as selected works of large-character calligraphy and the zhuwen seal Dan Qing Wen Dao.
The artist’s literati playthings – such as inkstones, red stoneware utensils, water pots and armrests – will also be showcased to illustrate his aesthetic interest from different perspectives.
Han was born in Shanghai in 1940 into a family that came from Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. According to a statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Han is a “prestigious master and scholar in contemporary painting and seal engraving, and has achieved remarkable success in the artistic field for his creativity and impact.”
Known for his innovation and inspiring creations, Han’s works have been collected by museums and galleries in China and abroad, including the British Museum.
Han has been associated with Macau’s art, culture and press circles since the 1980s. He established a close friendship with many senior figures of the local art and cultural sector such as Chui Tak Kei, Lam Kan, U Kuan Wai and Lei Pang Chu, and has contributed significantly to artistic exchange between Shanghai and Macau.
MAM will host the exhibition until August 7. The admission cost is MOP5, but it is free on Sundays and public holidays. The exhibition is closed on Mondays.