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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.