世纪对话——吴冠中与秦风艺术特展在北京当代艺术馆盛大开幕

On May 10, 2026, the special exhibition "Century Dialogue: Wu Guanzhong and Qin Feng" was grandly inaugurated at the Beijing Contemporary Art Museum. Co-organized by Baiya Pavilion, Beijing Contemporary Art Museum, and the Qin Han Contemporary Art Research Institute, and hosted by Armanna International Cultural Media Co., Ltd., the event received strong support from institutions such as Pace Gallery, Zhongao Triumph, Taiping Carpets, and Song Yang Art. Dozens of authoritative media outlets, including ArtNews, CCTV, Hurun Rich List, and the Beijing Center of Meishu Bao, provided comprehensive coverage, jointly witnessing the cross-temporal dialogue between two generations of artistic masters.

The opening ceremony officially commenced at 15:00 that day, with a gathering of distinguished guests and renowned figures from the art world. Peng Kaiquan, Party Committee Secretary of Songzhuang Town, arrived in advance to closely monitor the preparation and opening of the "Century Dialogue: Wu Guanzhong & Qin Feng" special exhibition. He inspected the exhibition setup, artistic presentation, and on-site logistics in person, fully endorsing the landmark art dialogue's hosting in Songzhuang and providing guidance and support for the event's successful launch, thereby boosting the town's art and cultural brand. Attendees included authoritative art scholars such as Pan Lusheng, Vice Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and President of Shandong University of Arts and Crafts; Li Shuanan, former Secretary of the School of Arts at the Beijing Film Academy; Gao Runxi, former Deputy Dean of the School of Fine Arts at Minzu University of China; Sun Zhiyi, Director of the Yunshang Art Museum at the China Oil Painting Academy; Zhang Shuxin, Professor at the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University; renowned art theorist Shuai Hao; Zhang Peiyuan, President of the Hong Kong Book Spectrum Society and master calligrapher in Chinese traditional arts; Du Jinling, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Stationery and Inkstick Association; Xu Xiaoyang, Director of the Xu Beihong Art Museum; as well as cultural figures like famous actor Zhang Weixin, screenwriter Quan Yongxian, and national first-class director Yin Dawei. Technology, business, legal, and financial elites, including Lü Nengxin, CEO of Hurun BaiFu; Zheng Siji, CEO of Pierre Cardin Maxim and international high-end jewelry designer; Wang Qi,召集人 of the World Olympic Arts Committee and Chairman of Zhongao Sports Technology; Chai Chunyan, Technical Director of ByteDance; Guo Yi, Design Expert of Honor Terminal; Zhang Yi, President of China Stem Cell Group; Gao Xiang, Member of the UNESCO Creative and Sustainable Development Advisory Committee and expert at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Chief Scientist of the Chinese Nutrition Society; Fan Yong, Dean of the Asian Art Finance Business School; renowned calligraphy and painting appraiser and former Deputy Director of Rongbaozhai and Chief Auctioneer Zuo Anping; and Wang Junfeng, President of the All-China Lawyers Association, also attended to jointly unveil the exhibition. Internationally acclaimed contemporary ink artist and Harvard Graduate School of Design researcher Mr. Qin Feng personally visited the scene to engage in face-to-face discussions with the audience about his creative philosophy.

This exhibition, titled "Two Generations of Artistic Titans: A Cross-Temporal Dialogue of Classics," focuses on the creative journeys and spiritual essence of two artistic pioneers—Wu Guanzhong and Qin Feng. Wu Guanzhong shattered the constraints of traditional Chinese painting conventions with his declaration that "ink and brush equal zero," integrating Eastern and Western aesthetics to pioneer the modernization of Chinese art. Qin Feng, rooted in expressive abstraction, synthesized Eastern and Western philosophies to reconstruct contemporary ink painting through diverse media, propelling Eastern art onto the global stage. The exhibition not only showcases the artistic breakthroughs of these two masters in different eras but also highlights how art has consistently engaged with and led the way in humanistic spirit, aesthetic innovation, and social aesthetic education—from the Industrial Revolution to the Information Age.

The exhibition is hosted by Shuaihao and Ximu as academic hosts, and the curatorial team is led by Li Tiejun, Song Yang, and Fan Xueli. With an international perspective and innovative ideas, it breaks the traditional exhibition mode and constructs a global expression of Eastern art. At the same time, the exhibition takes "industrialization of art and cultural creation" as its practical direction, connecting the entire industry chain of original works, limited edition prints, art derivatives, and art education, promoting art into daily life and serving the public, and helping to promote the popularization of social aesthetic education and the innovation of the art industry.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Hui, General Manager and Exhibition Chief Planner of Baiyaxuan, art theorist Shuai Hao, curator Li Tiejun, and artist Qin Feng delivered speeches successively, sharing the original intention and academic thinking of the exhibition preparation. Subsequently, guests took group photos, visited exhibitions and exchanged ideas, and held a special academic seminar at the Fourth Academy to explore in-depth topics such as the artistic spirit of Wu Guanzhong and Qin Feng, the development of contemporary ink painting, and the future of the art industry. Guests from all walks of life discussed art and the times together.

The exhibition uses classic works as a link to build a dialogue bridge between tradition and modernity, East and West, art and life, allowing the artistic spirit of Wu Guanzhong and Qin Feng to continue to shine in contemporary times, injecting lasting strength into the development of contemporary Chinese art and national aesthetic education. The exhibition of "Century Dialogue" featuring Wu Guanzhong and Qin Feng art will be held from May 1st to August 31st, 2026. It is open to the public free of charge from 10:00-17:00 every Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.

Ms. Fan Xueli, Vice General Manager of Baiyaxuan

Ms. Zhang Hui, General Manager of Baiyaxuan

Academic host of the exhibition, renowned art theorist, handsome gentleman

Rongbaozhai Education Expert Zuo Anping

Famous Contemporary Artist - Mr. Qin Chong

Retired Professor and Painter Li Shu'an from Beijing Film Academy

Famous actor and multinational company director Zhang Weixin

Jin Qingqing, Secretary General of Shangshang International Art Museum

Mr. Qin Feng, an internationally renowned contemporary ink artist and Harvard research scholar

Chief Curator, Contemporary Renowned Artist, Mr. Li Tiejun

The academic host of this exhibition Handsome sir

Mr. Qin Feng, an internationally renowned contemporary ink artist and Harvard research scholar

Mr. Makino, Cultural and Artistic Director of Jinbaohui and Famous Cultural Scholar

Li Guangming, Director and Artist of Shangshang International Art Museum

Gao Runxi, former Vice Dean of the School of Fine Arts at Central University for Nationalities

Curator Ji Peng

Artist He Ji

Artist Shihong

Artist and curator Xu Qiubin

Artist Guo Chunting

Jin Qingqing, Secretary General of Shangshang International Art Museum

Mr. Gao Xiang, Harvard PhD supervisor and Dean of Fudan Nutrition Research Institute

Chief Curator, Contemporary Renowned Artist, Mr. Li Tiejun

Artist Qi Zhilong

Artist Wang Fei