New Sino-French Art Treasures Unveiled in Hong Kong

History just got a fresh glow-up! The Hong Kong Palace Museum has added dazzling new pieces to its ongoing China-France cultural exhibition, including two showstopping portraits: Emperor Kangxi rocking military chic and Madame de Pompadour serving 18th-century French elegance .

The updated “China-France Cultural Encounters” showcase now lets you time-travel between Versailles and the Forbidden City through 160+ artifacts. Curators call it a “visual dialogue” between 17th-18th century superpowers – think silk robes meeting powdered wigs!

Pro tip for culture vultures: These additions highlight how East-West exchanges shaped everything from art techniques to diplomatic gifts . Perfect for museum date nights or that essay you’ve been procrastinating!

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New additions update Sino-French exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum

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