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Rare exhibition of masterworks by China's modern art pioneers
By Xu Wenwen |
October 23, 2012, Tuesday
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A rare exhibition of modern works by China's pioneering masters is underway at Zhejiang Art Museum through Sunday.
Works date from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. The exhibition of more than 170 works features paintings by Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, Huang Binhong, Pan Tianshou, Lin Fengmian, Fu Baoshi, Zhang Daqian and others. They include Xu Beihong's "Running Horse," Qi Baishi's "Banana and Study" and Huang Binhong's "Reading in a Mountain Cabin."
Many works were donated by private Chinese collectors, both in China and overseas.
Other works are from the Xiling Seal Society Culture and Art Co, the main sponsor.
"I am amazed by the quantity and quality, and surprised at that many collectors are willing to show their treasures to the public," Zhejiang Province Governor Lu Zushan told Shanghai Daily after visiting the exhibition.
This is the third time that the exhibition has been held since 2008.
Lectures and seminars are held throughout the exhibition.
Chinese modern paintings arose at the end of the 19th century and flourished through the mid-20th century, as painters were influenced by Western trends. China itself was going through a tumultuous period of change and these are reflected in the works.
During this period artists departed from traditional painting styles and subject matter, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, tried different media and techniques, such as oil and Western perspectives. The content is rich and varied.
Since the artists have died, questions may arise as to authenticity, but curator Ye Zi says the provenance of these works is very clear and "none of the over 170 works is disputed."
He said the exhibition invited a dozen leading experts on authentication and appraisal to see the works and give lectures. More than 500 people from art circles have been invited.
"I did not find a reproduction," Zhong Yinlan told Shanghai Daily after visiting the exhibition.
She belongs to the National Committee on Cultural Relics and has been an appraiser and authenticator for 60 years.
"I also saw works that are rarely viewed - arranging this kind of exhibition is not easy," she said.
"It's incredible to see so many authentic works exhibited in one place," Yi Suhao, a leading Chinese expert in art authentication, said at the opening ceremony.
Deng Shixun is a Chinese American who donated works to the exhibition for a second time, the previous time being in 2010. This year he took seven pieces of Fu Baoshi's works, representatives of the new Chinese style of mountains-and-waters painting.
"It's my honor to bring the works back to China," he said. "Artworks should be appreciated together and I hope people in the cultural city of Hangzhou can enjoy them."
"The exhibition aims to encourage people's passion about art and improve their appreciation," curator Ye says.
Date: Through October 28, 9am-5pm
Address: 138 Nanshan Rd
Tel: (0571) 8707-8700
Works date from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. The exhibition of more than 170 works features paintings by Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, Huang Binhong, Pan Tianshou, Lin Fengmian, Fu Baoshi, Zhang Daqian and others. They include Xu Beihong's "Running Horse," Qi Baishi's "Banana and Study" and Huang Binhong's "Reading in a Mountain Cabin."
Many works were donated by private Chinese collectors, both in China and overseas.
Other works are from the Xiling Seal Society Culture and Art Co, the main sponsor.
"I am amazed by the quantity and quality, and surprised at that many collectors are willing to show their treasures to the public," Zhejiang Province Governor Lu Zushan told Shanghai Daily after visiting the exhibition.
This is the third time that the exhibition has been held since 2008.
Lectures and seminars are held throughout the exhibition.
Chinese modern paintings arose at the end of the 19th century and flourished through the mid-20th century, as painters were influenced by Western trends. China itself was going through a tumultuous period of change and these are reflected in the works.
During this period artists departed from traditional painting styles and subject matter, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, tried different media and techniques, such as oil and Western perspectives. The content is rich and varied.
Since the artists have died, questions may arise as to authenticity, but curator Ye Zi says the provenance of these works is very clear and "none of the over 170 works is disputed."
He said the exhibition invited a dozen leading experts on authentication and appraisal to see the works and give lectures. More than 500 people from art circles have been invited.
"I did not find a reproduction," Zhong Yinlan told Shanghai Daily after visiting the exhibition.
She belongs to the National Committee on Cultural Relics and has been an appraiser and authenticator for 60 years.
"I also saw works that are rarely viewed - arranging this kind of exhibition is not easy," she said.
"It's incredible to see so many authentic works exhibited in one place," Yi Suhao, a leading Chinese expert in art authentication, said at the opening ceremony.
Deng Shixun is a Chinese American who donated works to the exhibition for a second time, the previous time being in 2010. This year he took seven pieces of Fu Baoshi's works, representatives of the new Chinese style of mountains-and-waters painting.
"It's my honor to bring the works back to China," he said. "Artworks should be appreciated together and I hope people in the cultural city of Hangzhou can enjoy them."
"The exhibition aims to encourage people's passion about art and improve their appreciation," curator Ye says.
Date: Through October 28, 9am-5pm
Address: 138 Nanshan Rd
Tel: (0571) 8707-8700
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