A landmark exhibition featuring over 100 selected artworks, including those by renowned artists Claude Monet, Zhang Daqian, and Wen Zhengming, was unveiled at the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) on Thursday.

The exhibition, titled Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West, delves into the artistic interpretations of Chinese and Western gardens, from ancient to contemporary times, highlighting these gardens as idyllic havens for self-discovery and tranquil retreats brimming with natural beauty.

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The selection includes pieces from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Palace of Versailles in France, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art, taking the audience on a journey through grand gardens, such as those of China’s Emperor Qianlong and King Louis XIV of France.

The exhibition will open on Friday and run through July 29.

China Daily’s Andy Chong took the photos during a preview of the exhibition on Thursday.