Presence in Absence, in the Art of Chiharu Shiota

Symbol of purity, beauty, longevity and immortality, the jade has been an integral part of the Chinese aesthetic since the Prehistoric Age. A permanent exhibition at the Capital Museum retraces its history.

Among ancient iconographic landmarks and futuristic technologies, stands the Citic Tower of KPF.

Xinjiang has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times. Its residents, who belong to various ethnic groups, are important members of the Chinese people. This exhibition displays artifacts made of Hetian jade, representative of the Qing court.

A selection of over 200 artefacts, including bronze mirrors, statuettes, ceramics, paintings and works of art and calligraphy, tell the aesthetics, ritual and cultural aspects of Chinese art over a time span of two thousand years.