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China is a unified multi-ethnic nation. For thousands of years, horseshave been an integral part of people's lives, whether in theagricultural societies of the Central Plains or the nomadic tribes of thenorthwest. They have played crucial roles in agriculture, transportation.warfare, and postal communication, serving as important companionsto humans. Numerous outstanding works themed on horses appear invarious art forms such as ancient classics, paintings, and sculpturesall reflecting the Chinese people’s fondness for these majestic ani-mals. As a dynamic symbol in traditional culture, the horse representsnot only strength and beauty but also embodies the Chinese values ofloyalty, justice, optimism, and resilience. Many Chinese phrases incor-porate the image of the horse, reflecting the unique values, aspira-tions, and aesthetic tastes of the Han people.

“Nóstoi” by Wu Xiaohai: Who Decides What People See?

Νόστοι, translated as “Nóstoi”, is the title of the latest solo exhibition by Wu Xiaohai presented at Chunchen Research Center for Contemporary Art. While talking about this exhibition with CAFA ART INFO, the artist did not shy away from the fact that it was a “quickie” that he expected to embrace with fortuity. With his familiarity with the materials, his experience and confidence that have been accumulated over many years, and of course some mentality of creative game, Wu almost completed the preparations for it in one go at the fastest speed.

Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Art Shines on the International Stage “Lin Lang - The Chinese Story of Jewelry Art: International Touring Exhibition of Contemporary Jewelry" to Open in March 2025

 “Lin Lang - The Chinese Story of Jewelry Art:International Touring Exhibition of Contemporary Jewelry", a 2025 China National Arts Fund-supported project for cultural exchange and international promotion funded by the public welfare funds of the China Welfare Lottery and China Sports Lottery, will be held at three venues in Munich and Pforzheim, Germany, from March 10 to May 16, 2025. Supported by the Public Welfare Funds of China Welfare Lottery and China Sports Lottery, and the China National Arts Fund.

Unbinding and Reconstructing: The Polyphonic Narrative of Yuan, Ming, and Qing Painting

When discussing Chinese painting from the Yuan to Qing dynasties, the names of literati painters such as Zhao Mengfu and Dong Qichang, along with masterpieces like Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains and Autumn Colors on the Qiao and Hua Mountains, shine like brilliant stars in our minds. For a long time, literati painting has dominated research on Yuan, Ming, and Qing art, occupying the center stage under the spotlight. This prevailing narrative, focused on renowned artists and famous works, has led to a fragmented understanding of Chinese painting—seeing the trees but missing the forest.

The Opening of the "China-UAE Art Community: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of China-UAE Diplomatic Relations Youth Artist Creative Exhibition"

On November 28, 2024, the "China-UAE Art Community: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of China-UAE Diplomatic Relations Youth Artist Creative Exhibition" opened at the Parkview Green Fangcaodi Parkview Contemporary Art Museum. Jointly organized by the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), the UAE Embassy in China, and the Mohammed Gallery, the exhibition showcased over 150 artworks from students of CAFA, Zayed University College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, New York University Abu Dhabi Division of Arts and Humanities, and the College of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Sharjah. President Lin Mao of CAFA attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

Wang Chuan: “Releasing” the ancient mythical beasts from “The Classic of Mountains and Seas”

From November 1 through to November 24, 2024, Hubei Museum of Art presents “Re-creation: The Classic of Mountains and Seas” featuring the latest work by Wang Chuan. In the series “Mythical Beasts from Mountains and Seas”, the artist has liberated these mythical beasts of various shapes and colors that exude ancient mysterious atmosphere from classical texts. Through the intriguing combination of painting and photography, Wang has placed these imagined animals in the scenes of  well-known Chinese classic ancient paintings, or scattered them in the life scenes that contemporary people feel so close to. In his ongoing project, the artist further “releases” these beasts into a scenic mountain forest in Hunan, endowing them with a completely new freedom and expanding the boundaries of art display, viewing and dissemination.

Introducing a Character Recognition Picture Book on Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Crafted by a Central Academy of Fine Arts Team Over 3 Years

Oracle Bone Inscriptions are primitive "pictographic characters," resembling the childhood appearance of Chinese characters and serving as a natural bridge between pictures and Chinese characters. Oracle Bone Inscriptions fully demonstrate the characteristic of ancient Chinese characters as ideographic characters "expressing meaning through form."

Why did many Song-dynasty paintings depict children at play?

In the Song Dynasty, paintings of the "children at play" subject matter were unprecedentedly popular. Why did this genre flourish in this period? What do children play in this kind of painting? Professor Huang Xiaofeng from the Central Academy of Fine Arts shares his views.

【China in Poetry and Painting】The 'living landscapes' of a Song Dynasty masterpiece

Why did ancient Chinese artists have such a deep love for landscape paintings? The answer may be found in the most acclaimed work of Fan Kuan, considered the finest painter of this genre from the Song Dynasty. Fan was one of the most famous painters in the Northern Landscape Painting School during this period. The mountains rendered under his brushstrokes were majestic and craggy, different from those presented under the "Southern School," which used smoother lines to portray the elegant landscapes south of the Yangtze River.

Dunhuang murals on stage: A juxtaposition of ancient charm and modern vigor

Known as a treasure trove of Buddhist art, Dunhuang is a tourist Mecca in northwest China's Gansu Province. Its most representative historical landmark is the Mogao Grottoes, the best known of all China's Buddhist grottoes, and home to a vast collection of exquisite murals and statues.