Chinese Love Impressionists

An exhibition of France's leading impressionist paintings at the Hong Kong Museum of Art has attracted record crowds - 77,800 people visited it in its first 20 days. This surpasses the previous record of 68,725 people who turned out to view the "Masterpieces -- the origin of Modern Art in France" exhibition over a three-month period in 1999. In light of the public interest in western art, the museum is negotiating with the British Museum to hold an exhibition showcasing global treasures as part of a world exhibition tour.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art