Hong Kong Palace Museum｜When the Forbidden City Meets the Palace of Versailles Special Exhibition

Step into the crossroads of Eastern and Western royal art in this grand special exhibition! For the first time, the Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles come together in a joint exhibition, presenting a pinnacle dialogue of Chinese and French court art and aesthetics.

The exhibition showcases over 150 precious artifacts from the Beijing Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles, including French clocks, porcelain, and oil paintings treasured by Qing emperors, as well as Louis XIV’s court-style furniture, embroidery, and artworks. Through these exhibits, visitors can glimpse the aesthetic tastes and symbols of power of Qianlong and Louis XIV.

The exhibition design blends Eastern and Western elements, enhanced by lighting and sound effects to create an immersive atmosphere, making visitors feel as if they are strolling through a historical corridor.

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Post by PicknBounce | May 19, 2025