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About the CPD 

The M+ Research Centre located on the 5th floor is a crucial component of the M+ Museum, providing researchers with access to the collections on-site. It is home to various archives and library collections, including M+ Collection Archives, M+ Reference Library, M+ Library Special Collection, and M+ Institutional Archive. During the tour, selected objects and titles, particularly from the Collection Archives and Reference Library, will be showcased in the centre, offering insights into the collections and services available.

Following the tour, participants can explore exhibitions such as “Nakagin and Kiyotomo: Architectural Icons from Tokyo, 1970s–1980s”, “Danh Vo in Situ: Akari by Noguchi”, “Making It Matters”, “Things, Spaces, Interactions”, and more in the Main Hall Gallery according to their preferences (admission fees apply), or attend M+ Cinema programmes. Please be aware that the galleries will close at 6:00 pm on the day.

About the Speakers

Mr. CM YIP

In 2022, CM YIP, RASHK Honorary Archivist and M+ Senior Manager, Archives and Library, joined M+ to oversee around 80 arts archives and manage the M+ Research Centre. Prior to joining M+, CM held roles as an archivist at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Archive and Manulife Hong Kong Archive, where he honed his skills in preserving and managing business heritage. Apart from his professional expertise, CM also has a keen personal interest in local history, culture, and advocating for the preservation of the city’s heritage.

Ms. Cynthia HO

In 2024, Cynthia Ho, M+ Collection Archivist, joined M+ to manage collection archives and facilitate understanding of the collection. At an earlier time, she has worked for the university archive in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, business archives in K. Wah International and SCMP as well as a team member of the Po Fu Lam Village Community Archives Project. Cynthia is with personal interest in Late Qing Scholars in Hong Kong and Asian Nobel laureates studies.

M+ Archives and Library team

The M+ Archives and Library team comprises professionals with expertise in reference services, institutional archives, library, and collection archives.  The team plays a crucial role in managing various collections and providing support for the museum’s operations, exhibitions, publications, and programs.  Additionally, the squad operates a Research Centre that provides access to collections for researchers, scholars, students, and the public.  This team is unique in that they take care of both collections and visitors, while also promoting research and the use of collections.  To achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, the team collaborates with other professionals such as art historians, conservators, photographers, curators, programmers, copyright managers, registrars, designers, and others to develop potential solutions for presenting the collections

Remarks:

1. Video recording / Photographing of the field trip may be conducted for recording purpose. If participants prefer not to be included in the video / photo, please let us know on the date before the field trip starts.
2. If the Hong Kong Observatory issues an Amber Rainstorm Warning, or Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, HKICON will notify registered participants via email regarding cancellation of the event and arrangement for rescheduling or a refund at least 2 hours before the scheduled event time.If the weather deteriorates after the field trip has started, HKICON reserves the right to amend the itinerary.