On November 6, Professor Christoph Lindner, President of the Royal College of Art (RCA), led a delegation on a visit to the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). CAFA President Lin Mao met with the delegation. The two sides held in-depth discussions on strengthening institutional cooperation, exploring innovative approaches to talent development, and promoting faculty exchanges.

Lin Mao warmly welcomed Lindner and his delegation. He noted that CAFA and the Royal College of Art have broad potential for cooperation in art education, talent development, and academic research. He expressed his hope that this visit would serve as an opportunity for the two institutions to build on their respective academic strengths, deepen mutual exchange and learning, and explore more practical and diversified models of collaboration, working together to advance the development of high-caliber art professionals and foster innovation in art education.

Lindner thanked CAFA for its warm hospitality. He emphasized that the Royal College of Art attaches great importance to its longstanding relationship with CAFA and looks forward to further strengthening exchanges between the two institutions in teaching, research, and talent development. He also expressed his hope that both sides would actively explore new opportunities for collaboration and continue to deepen their partnership.

Representatives from CAFA's International Office, Office of Scientific Research, and Education Development Foundation attended the meeting.

During their visit, Lindner and his delegation toured CAFA's Department of Oil Painting, Department of Sculpture, and School of Design.