- POLY MGM MUSEUM presents “Intangible Cultural Heritage Conversation Series”.
- From June to August, the museum will host engaging sharing sessions each spotlighting a distinct intangible cultural heritage craft.
To mark China’s Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on 14 June, POLY MGM Museum has unveiled the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Conversation Series”, running from June to August. The public program features monthly sessions spotlighting three revered Chinese heritage crafts – cloisonné, Guangcai porcelain and pith painting – inviting audiences to explore their history, artistry and enduring cultural relevance.
The series opened on 11 June with a session on “Cloisonné: The Inheritance and Innovation of Imperial Palace Art.” Featured speakers included Li Li, Director of the Palace Art Specialized Committee of the China Arts and Crafts Society and former Deputy Director of Shenyang Palace Museum, and Zhong Liansheng, National Arts and Crafts Master and representative inheritor of cloisonné crafts.
Zhong, designer of the Museum’s signature cloisonné “dougong” brackets, joined Li Li in leading insightful discussions on the preservation and modern adaptation of traditional craftsmanship. The event drew over 200 attendees from the arts, academia and the public, highlighting how imperial-era art continues to inspire contemporary design.
Cristina Kuok, Senior Vice President of Arts and Culture at MGM, said the program aims to offer visitors more than a conventional museum experience, immersing them in a dynamic cultural journey that fosters dialogue and creative exchange. Kuok also emphasized MGM’s commitment to nurturing local arts talent, noting that exclusive sessions with heritage masters have been organized for Museum docents.
Upcoming sessions in July and August will explore the legacy and innovation of Guangcai porcelain and pith painting, continuing the museum’s mission to promote and revitalize Chinese intangible cultural heritage.
