Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced that the Department of State’s 22nd Floor Gallery in the State Capitol Building is hosting an exhibition of calligraphic works by Mr. HU Ching-san, Deputy Chief Curator of the Department of Rare Books of the National Palace Museum of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Mr. HU Ching-san has provided 15 types of calligraphic art that depict the development of Chinese characters. The exhibit is on display February 1 through April 30, 2016.
“We are delighted to host this important exhibit of calligraphic works by HU Ching-san from Taiwan,” said Secretary Detzner. “International cultural exchanges enrich the lives of Florida residents, improve the artistic qualities and capabilities of cultural organizations, and help build communities.”
The exhibit, entitled The Development of Chinese Character Scripts, is co-hosted by the State of Florida, the Chinese American Scholars and Professionals Association of Florida and the Florida Taiwan Business Association Foundation, Inc. The presentation of the exhibit is assisted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office TECO in Miami to further enhance cultural exchange between Florida and Taiwan.
About the Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information, visit dos.myflorida.com/cultural.
