Bulletin No. 1, 2015

42   Chinese University Bulletin No. 1, 2015 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Art Museum Collaborates with Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Paintings Preservation Bank of America Merrill Lynch funds the Art Museum of CUHK to restore 30 works by Lui Shou-kwan, one of the most innovative and influential painters in Hong Kong in the 20th century, as part of the bank’s global Art Conservation Project. The restoration focuses on some of Lui’s most important works including his interpretation of classical masterpieces from the 10th to 20th century. Lui’s paintings are known to contain important annotations on the meaning and purpose of art, a valuable resource for academics and researchers to better understand his contribution to Hong Kong’s artistic traditions. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016. Naming Ceremony of Li Wei Bo Building, CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute In appreciation of the long-term support and generous donation of HK$30 million made by Dr. Li Weibo, chairman and CEO of Glory Harvest Group and honorary chairman of Li Weibo Charitable Foundation, CUHK named its Shenzhen Research Institute main building Li Wei Bo Building. Opened in 2011, the Li Wei Bo Building, CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute is located in Virtual University Park in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. The nine-storey building, with a gross floor area of 25,000 sq. m., is equipped with comprehensive facilities for training, research and technology transfer.

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