Jade and craftsmanship
The works offered a view of jade carving, changing styles and the cultural significance of jade across different historical periods.
Arts & cultural engagement · 2024
JADE: A Journey Across Millennia of Dedication to Enduring Prosperity
Wong Shung Yen served as co-curator of this exhibition, presented by the Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society at the National Art Gallery to mark 50 years of Malaysia–China diplomatic relations.
113jade works documented in the exhibition catalogue
23 Nov–23 Dec 2024exhibition dates
National Art GalleryKuala Lumpur · Malaysia
National Art Gallery · 2024
About the exhibition
Held at the National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur from 23 November to 23 December 2024, the exhibition brought together more than 100 jade carvings spanning prehistoric cultures through the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Malaysia–China 50th anniversary
Presented to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, the exhibition formed part of the anniversary’s cultural programme.
Media coverage
The exhibition was covered by English, Chinese and Malay publications, including The Star, Oriental Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau, Kwong Wah Yit Poh and Dewan Budaya.
Selected reading
Media coverage and official announcements
Read selected reports and announcements from the gallery, the organiser and English, Chinese and Malay publications.
National Art Gallery / MOTAC · English
National Art Gallery / MOTAC
The National Art Gallery’s English media release introduces the exhibition, its organisers and curatorial team.
National Art Gallery / MOTAC · Bahasa Melayu
National Art Gallery / MOTAC
The National Art Gallery’s Malay media release provides an overview of the exhibition.
Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society · Chinese
Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society
The Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society’s announcement introduces the exhibition and acknowledges the curatorial team.
The Star · English
The Star
A report on the exhibition’s jade carvings, historical scope and curatorial team.
Dewan Budaya / DBP · Bahasa Melayu
Dewan Budaya / DBP
A cultural feature on the jade exhibition at the National Art Gallery.
Kwong Wah Yit Poh · Chinese
Kwong Wah Yit Poh
Coverage of the exhibition’s 113 jade carvings and its Malaysia–China cultural exchange setting.
MalaysiaGazette · Bahasa Melayu
MalaysiaGazette
A Malay-language report introducing the exhibition at the National Art Gallery.
Further reading
Academic support and exhibition catalogue
The following links provide further background on the exhibition’s academic support and the catalogue published after the exhibition.
Xiling Seal Art Society · 西泠印社
In October 2024, Xiling Seal Art Society agreed to provide academic support for the exhibition.
National Art Gallery (Balai Seni Negara) bookshop
The exhibition catalogue is available at the National Art Gallery bookshop in Kuala Lumpur.
Tai Yip Art Bookshop
The exhibition catalogue documents 113 jade works spanning prehistoric cultures through the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also available through Tai Yip Art Bookshop.