| Nature: |
Arts, Museums / Galleries / Public Spaces, West Kowloon Cultural District |
| Organiser(s): |
Hong Kong Palace Museum |
| Description: |
Windows into Heaven (working title) is a special exhibition that offers a rare glimpse into the profound legacy of Eastern Orthodox art. It presents about 100 important icon paintings and gemstone-encrusted treasures of Orthodox Christian art that span nearly a millennium from the renowned State Tretyakov Gallery in Russia. Tracing the evolution of Eastern Orthodox art, the exhibition highlights the significance of visual narratives related to Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints and the Bible in Eastern Orthodox art traditions.
Photo 1 | Nativity of Christ, with the Saints | Late 15th century | Tempera on wood | State Tretyakov Gallery | © State Tretyakov Gallery
Photo 2 | Christ Pantocrator on the Throne | Late 17th century | Tempera on wood | State Tretyakov Gallery | © State Tretyakov Gallery
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| Date: |
21 October 2026 – 26 March 2027 |
| Time: |
10am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday;
10am to 8pm, Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday;
Closed on Tuesday (except public holidays) & the first two days of the Lunar New Year |
| Venue: |
Gallery 9, Hong Kong Palace Museum |
| Ticketing: |
Please refer to event website for details |
| Ticket Price: |
Gallery 1–7 & 9: HK$180 (Flex entry ticket) / HK$150 (Timed entry ticket) |
| Website: |
www.hkpm.org.hk/en/home
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| Enquiry: |
2200 0022 |
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