Permanent display
The Ziguangge: Hall of Purple Radiance. Venue, Hall of Fame, and Theater of War
28 Aug 2024 — 31 Aug 2026 at Humboldt Forum
· Berlin
As far back as 2,000 years ago, China's emperors commissioned portraits of loyal officials and generals. This presentation features depictions of meritorious officers ordered by the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–1795) for display in the Ziguangge — the Hall of Purple Radiance — a prestigious imperial venue that served simultaneously as a ceremonial hall, a gallery of heroes, and a stage for the projection of military might.
About the venue
Humboldt Forum
· Berlin
The Humboldt Forum is a museum dedicated to human history, art and culture, located in the Berlin Palace on the Museum Island in the historic centre of Berlin. It is named in honour of the Prussian scholars Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt. Considered the "German equivalent" of the British…
