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Hong Kong, Following the announcement of ‘ The Royal Academy International Exhibition of Chinese Art 1935-36: A Commemorative Tribute’, presented in collaboration with Daniel Eskenazi at Christie’s Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson in Hong Kong, Christie’s unveils further details of the exhibition and a major new six-volume scholarly publication, ‘1935 The International Exhibition of Chinese Art‘, published by Daniel Eskenazi and authored by Regina Krahl and Sarah Wong. Open to the public from 22 October to 6 November 2026 during Hong Kong Asian Art Week, the exhibition brings together an exceptional group of nearly 15 masterpieces across a wide range of collecting categories, all of which were showcased in the original landmark 1935-36 Royal Academy exhibition in London. This commemorative tribute exhibition, together with the launch of the new publication, reflects the breadth, ambition and cultural significance of the original exhibition, inviting collectors, scholars and enthusiasts from around the world to revisit this pivotal moment in the global appreciation of Chinese art.
Launched alongside the exhibition, ‘1935 The International Exhibition of Chinese Art’ is a landmark six-volume scholarly publication, presented in a bilingual English-Chinese edition, that revisits the celebrated 1935-36 Royal Academy exhibition through newly researched scholarship, extensive archival material, and thousands of illustrations. The six volumes are organised around the themes of Introductory Essays, Painting and Writing, Bronze, Early Ceramics, Porcelain, and Works of Art.
Published by Daniel Eskenazi and authored by renowned Chinese art specialists Regina Krahl and Sarah Wong, the work draws upon the combined expertise of three leading authorities in the field, offering fresh perspectives on Chinese history, culture and artistic achievement while shedding new light on one of the most groundbreaking exhibitions of Chinese art ever staged. Presented alongside this contemporary tribute exhibition, the publication provides a deeper understanding of the original 1935-36 Royal Academy exhibition, enriching the appreciation of the masterpieces on view while highlighting the scholarship, connoisseurship, cultural exchange, and collecting traditions that continue to shape the field today.
(Press Release)
