The Road to the Baroque｜Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum Exhibition Introduction

Characterised by the dramatic contrast of light and dark, exaggerated movement and pronounced figures' facial expressions, historians coined the term Baroque to define 17th century Italian art which focuses on high tension and realistic representations of emotions. Baroque artists were arguably the originators of immersive experiences. Their paintings are compelling and strikingly real, often immersing the audience in the scene.

Showcasing around 40 Neapolitan paintings from the Capodimonte Museum, its debut exhibition in Hong Kong includes works of 16th and 17th century masters, such as Titian, Annibale Carracci and Artemisia Gentileschi. To complement the exhibition, Professor Johnny Poon, Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research) and Founding Dean of the School of Creative Arts of Hong Kong Baptist University designs Baroque music and soundscapes for selected paintings. These aural elements add a new dimension to art appreciation and help open the door to Baroque art. Local artists Kingsley Ng and Chow Chun-fai provide artistic responses with various creative media to the works of the Baroque masters, and missquai creates illustrations for the exhibition. Their efforts have enriched the exhibition with a Hong Kong perspective, allowing the audience to enjoy an art experience that connects past and present.

Exhibition Details

• The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Road to the Baroque｜Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum
• Date: 15 July - 2 November 2022
• Time: 10:00-18:00 (Monday to Wednesday and Friday)｜10:00-19:00 (Weekend)
• Venue: The Special Gallery, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art
• Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
• Fee: HKD 10 / 7 / 5 / Free (Museum Pass)

• Exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the MiC – Italian Ministry of Culture
• Jointly organised by Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
• In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong
• Supported by: The Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong
• A programme of Italia Mia
• A programme of Italy-China Year of Culture and Tourism
• A programme of 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Source of the above information: Official website of Hong Kong Museum of Art