The Hop Wai Artist in Residence 2024-25 of United College- Professor Ambrose Y C King

The Hop Wai Artist in Residence 2024-25 of United College- Professor Ambrose Y C King

With the generous support of Hop Wai Tong, the Hop Wai Artist in Residence, organised by United College and co-organised by the Art Museum, will firstly launch in early October 2024.

 

The College is honored to invite Professor Ambrose Y C King to serve as the first Artist in Residence of United College this year, the theme is “The Art of Chinese Calligraphy”. Professor King is the former Vice-chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Head of New Asia College, as well as an Emeritus Professor of Sociology at CUHK. After his retirement, Professor King has devoted himself to Chinese calligraphy, pursuing humanistic spirit. His calligraphy style is strong and unique, known as the “King Style Calligraphy.”

 

Details about activities of The Hop Wai Artist in Residence 2024-25:

 

  1. Art and Culture Talk:
  • Date: 4 October, 2024 (Fri)
  • Time: 11:30-13:00
  • Venue: Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK

* This event is a College assembly. Interested students need to register on the College assembly online ticket platform. For details, please refer to this link (https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/attachment/2024-25/CollegeLife_Team/Assembly/Registration-Method_CN.pdf).

 

  1. Chinese Calligraphy Workshop:

*Seats are limited, United College students will have priority. Successful registrants will be notified by email.

Contact Information
Ms Amy Ngao
3943 7355
Mr Eros Lee
3943 1560