An ongoing exhibition at Shanghai’s Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery features the systematic training of basic art principles at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), a leading institution of visual arts in China.

The solo exhibition of "Su Xinping" will open on July 27, 2024, in Area B of the Chengdu Museum of Art. An art space resembling a modern tribe, a diary-style artistic expression, and a memoir filled with nostalgia for his hometown are unveiled...

An exhibition titled Blueprint Productivity-Future Sense in the Expression of Art has kicked off at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum (CAFAM) in Beijing. It is based on the study of the contemporary works in the collection. 

Recently launched in Beijing, the Shao Dazhen Collection of Art Criticism shines a spotlight on a new compilation of his insightful art criticism articles dating back to the 1950s.

On Sunday, the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum (CAFAM) in Beijing hosted the opening ceremony for the Rituals of Repetition: Portals to Eternity exhibition, which showcases the works of four prominent South Korean artists. 

A new seminar, From Classroom to Exhibition Hall: A Multidimensional Perspective on Contemporary Chinese Art Teaching and Practice Seminar, was held on Thursday at the Phoenix Center. Curator Duan Shaofeng and artist Chen Xi gave keynote speeches on the exhibition Jumping into a Rabbit Hole: Chen Xi and Her Students, while curator Xiao Ge and artist Li Linlin gave speeches on the exhibition Echo: Dedicated to Alice.

The Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts came alive on a vibrant Saturday night, brimming with joy, laughter, and delightful surprises. The diverse audience, comprising many young children and their parents, immersed themselves in the ongoing exhibition of graduation works — an annual showcase by the academy not only to display the achievements of its fresh graduates but also to share their creativity with the wider public.

Artist and professor Chen Xi, alongside her student Li Linlin, embarked on a joint exhibition in Beijing, delving into the profound impact of an art teacher on their students' creative endeavors. Through their dual showcases at Beijing's Phoenix Center, titled Jump Into A Rabbit Hole: Chen Xi and Her Students and Echo: Dedicated to Alice, the duo presented a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, and installations, illuminating the transformative journey from classroom to gallery space.

On June 13, 2024, Sitenikov Ruslan Leonidovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Irkutsk Region, Russia, along with Minister of Culture Olesya Nikolaevna and their delegation, visited the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). They held talks with Lü Pinqing, Vice President of CAFA, regarding Sino-Russian cultural and artistic exchanges and potential future cooperation.

In 1979, the introduction of several captivating wall paintings at Beijing Capital International Airport marked a pivotal moment in the integration of public art, enlightening observers to the dual purpose of art: not solely as adornment but as a medium for showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the nation to travelers arriving from various corners of the globe.

On May 20, 2024, the delegation led by Steve Dixon, President of LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore, visited the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) to discuss future collaboration and development between the two institutions. President Lin Mao of CAFA held discussions with the LASALLE delegation, focusing on in-depth cooperation in various fields including teaching, research and creation, exhibitions, and cultural exchanges.

On the afternoon of April 22, 2024, Future of Fashion -- 2024 China - UK Fashion and Innovation Symposium, jointly organized by the School of Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts and the International Fashion Art Network (IFAN), was successfully held at the Fan Museum in London.

On April 25, 2024, Miguel Falomir Faus, Director of the Prado Museum in Spain, and Isabel Cervera Fernández, Director of the Cervantes Institute, visited the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. Lin Mao, the President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, engaged in in-depth discussions with them regarding cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the West, as well as future cooperation.

In celebration of the 2024 International Chinese Language Day, the "The Spirits on Turtle Shells and Cattle Bones: Oracle Bone Script Art Exhibition" was held in Cape Town, South Africa, and Nuremberg, Germany. The exhibitions featured 92 and 88 pieces/groups of works respectively, with the aim of fostering a heart-to-heart connection between China and the local nations through the overarching theme of interconnectivity.

2024 Graduation Season is coming

On April 8th, a signing ceremony was held at The High School Affiliated to the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) between the school and the EU-China Youth Culture and Arts Development Committee. The ceremony was attended by several officials from both sides, including the Party Secretary and President of the school, Tingting Diao, the Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President, Junjuan Zhang, Vice President Xiaowei Wang, the Secretary-General of the EU-China Youth Culture and Arts Development Committee, Zimu Chen, the President of Arts² Ecole Supérieure des Arts de Mons, Michel Stockhem, and heads of various functional departments. The ceremony was presided over by Fantao Kong, Director of the Youth Arts Education Center.

Is there a link between Ming-style furniture and the sedan car? The idea is improbable, or so it may seem at first. After all, Ming-style furniture dates back to the dynasty that ruled between 1368 and 1644, appearing centuries before the automobile, and is known for its minimalist design, the result of collaboration between intellectuals and master craftsmen, use of precious hardwoods and mortise-and-tenon joinery.

On March 25, 2024, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France,  Sino-French Institute of Arts and Design Management of the Central Academy of Fine Arts held a celebration ceremony for its fifth anniversary.

The popularity of online travel blogs, vlogs and tourism guides has given new life to the use of a word previously associated with the very opposite of travel — workplace punctuality. Daka originally meant the act of punching the card when arriving and leaving the workplace, but has been appropriated to refer to the trend of visiting must-see attractions, such as scenic spots, restaurants famous for specific local delicacies and unique gift shops, and sharing them via text and photos on social media.