Date: 25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026
Paper cuttings are full of symbols, stories, and wisdom. Every detail carries potential meaning, and the interplay of elements can conceal unexpected messages. In this lecture, we will explore the meanings hidden in the animals, plants, and symbols of paper cuttings, uncovering the secret language of symbols and the fascinating stories behind them.
Date: Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Venue: 1/F, T. T. Tsui Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Language: English
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Speaker
Dr Harald P. Kraemer
Dr Kraemer is an art scholar, curator, and designer with a focus on Museum Studies and Media in Museums. He has lived in Hong Kong since 2014 and has worked at UMAG/HKU since 2022. His curated thematic exhibitions, Couplet Pair Rebus: The Principle of Cause and Effect in Art (2023/24), 8 × 8: Stories Series Systems in Mythology and Art (2025) as well as Tradition & Perfection. Paper Cuttings from China and Switzerland (2026), are structured as multi-layered, rich, and inspiring narratives.