Vision and Belief

As one of the most important private collectors of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, Chih Lo Lou is committed to its code of handling artworks in the collection with great care and respect. Ever since its inception in the 1940s, Chi Lo Lou has assumed the role of an art promoter with a mission to preserve the collection well into the future.

We believe that art can improve our society, enhance humanity, and broaden the general public's view and vision.

In order to well deliver our duty, we strive to ensure that our collection be seen, studied and appreciated as often and by as many as possible.

It was with this vision in mind that a major part of the Collection was donated to Hong Kong Museum of Art in 2018. In recognition of the value of the Collection with respect to its rare artistic and cultural significance, a special gallery in the Museum has been dedicated to it. Commencing 28 November 2019, Chi Lo Lou Gallery of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy will be opened for public visit on a permanent basis. This has finally brought to fulfilment the wish of Ho Iu Kwong, founder of Chi Lo Lou, which was to share with others the joy of viewing the artworks he so dearly cherished.

Founder

Mr. Ho, Iu Kwong, MBE (Hon) (1907-2006)

Born in Guangzhou, Mr. Ho was orphaned at a very tender age. He came to Hong Kong at the age of 14, and later founded the present Fook Lee Construction Company Limited in 1938. Besides his business and family, Mr. Ho was also very devoted to charity, and after living for a whole century, he passed away peacefully in October 2006.

As the founder of Chih Lo Lou, Mr. Ho had taken up the responsibility to preserve and promote Chinese arts throughout his life. Having developed a special passion for Chinese paintings and calligraphy, Mr. Ho had high respect for the artists, particularly those with high virtues. In collecting items of art, his motto was, "virtues of the artists come before their techniques."

This attitude of Mr. Ho can be attributed to his awareness of the impact of paintings and calligraphy on social values, and he agreed with the Tang Dynasty connoisseur, Mr. Zhang Yan Yuan’s saying that, "just like the Six (classical) scriptures, paintings can educate and serve humanity." Abiding by such belief, Mr. Ho was dedicated to sharing his collection with the general public, always reminding himself not to fail his duty of serving and benefitting humanity.

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition at Chi Lo Lou Gallery of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Hong Kong Museum of Art
Commencing Nov 28 2019
For exhibition details: please refer to Hong Kong Museum of Art

Major public exhibitions of Chih Lo Lou in past years:

Publication

On the Chih Lo Lou collection of paintings and calligraphy:

Paintings and Calligraphy of Ming Loyalists from the Chih Lo Lou Collection

Paintings and Calligraphy of Chih Lo Lou: part of Ming Loyalists

Paintings and Calligraphy of Chih Lo Lou: part of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing

Paintings and Calligraphy of Ming Loyalists from the Chih Lo Lou Collection (Catalogue)

Paintings and Calligraphy of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from the Chih Lo Lou Collection (Catalogue)

Nobility and Virtue: A Selection of Late Ming and Early Qing Paintings and Calligraphies from the Chih Lo Lou Collection (Catalogue)

Besides publications on its collection of paintings and calligraphy, Chih Lo Lou, has in the past 50 years, also given birth to over 40 books on various topics in arts and literature.

Many of these publications continue to provide valuable research materials in worldwide universities and museums.

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