The Chinese Art Academies and Troupes Facilitate Cultural Exchanges Between China and the World

With the further adjustment of China's entry and exit policy,Chinese art troupes have once again embarked on the journey of overseas performances(exhibitions),infusing a renewed vigor into the cultural exchanges between China and the world.This issue pays special attention to the recent wonderful performances(exhibitions)of Chinese art troupes overseas,and records how they present the charm of the Chinese culture through art—a bridge across national boundaries,and enhance the friendship with people around the world.

Splendor in Myriads A Kaleidoscope of Art Treasures from the 16th to the 20th Centuries

Treasures from different regions transcend time and space,shining together in the exhibition hall,immersing the audience in an artistic feast that connects the beauty of Eastern and Western craftsmanship,the charm of history and culture,the spectrum of the evolution of the ages,and the joy of cultural exchanges.

The "Garden of Emeralds" Exhibition:Interview with Dr. EloÏse Gaillou,Director and Curator of the Mineralogy Museum of l'école des Mines de Paris(Mines Paris-PSL)

From May 25 to October 7,2024,L’éCOLE China,School of Jewelry Arts(supported by Van Cleef & Arpels) presents the "Garden of Emeralds" exhibition in its Shanghai campus.As part of the "Discover the Gemstones" series,the exhibition gives pride to this green precious mineral and explores its history in many regions of the world,from Asia to Europe including the Middle East.Gathering both raw stones and pieces of jewelry from museum collections and private lenders,it addresses the topic through the three main pillars of L’éCOLE:gemmology,savoir-faire and the history of jewelry.

‘Silk Road Artists’Rendezvous’ Exhibition

The"Silk Road Artists'Rendezvous"exhibition kicked off in Mengqi Town,Yuhang District,Hangzhou,where 152 artworks of 84 artists from 83 countries are on show.As a key sideline event of the Liangzhu Forum,the exhibition is hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China,People's Government of Zhejiang Province,and China International Culture Association(CiCA),and organized by the Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China,Publicity Department of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee,Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,Hangzhou Municipal Government,and China Academy of Art(CAA)on December 3,2023 in Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province,China.

A Horticultural Feast in Chengdu

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 demonstrates China’s determination to achieve ecological progress.“Behind me,you can see the roof of the main exhibition hall.It is made of one million ginkgo leaves!”Holding a selfie stick,travel vlogger Xiaochuan said while standing at the main exhibition hall of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu,recording a tour guide for his followers.He was dazzled by the green and low-carbon concepts at the exhibition,which opened on April 26,2024 and will run till October 28.

Magazine Review

The Evolutionof Ritesin the East:Ancient Relics of Shandong Reflecting the Brilliant Civilizationof China,In recent years,with the development of China's social economy,people choose more and more modes of leisure during the Chinese New Year holiday.Among them,visiting museums and art galleries has become an important choice for people to pursue spiritual and cultural life and improve their own quality,which has even formed a fashion of"enjoying the happy Chinese New Year at museums and art galleries".During the Chinese New Year,museums and artgalleries across the country launch colorful New Yearexhibitions.

Beauty in the Gathering:Exhibition of Precious Collection from Art Museums Around China

"Beauty in the Gathering:Exhibition of Precious Collection from Art Museums around China"opens at the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC)on February 1 and lasts until April 1.The exhibition provides a glimpse of the great variety of art collected by 15 museums,and distinctive features that vary from region to region,which has witnessed the further prosperity and development of the art museum industry since the new era.The exhibition showcases over 500 pieces of traditional Chinese painting,oil painting,printmaking,watercolor painting,lacquer painting,sculpture,folk art,mixed media art,calligraphy and other collections provided by these museums.

Ink Splendor and Cultural Context Exhibition of Selected Ancient Paintings Collected by Jilin Provincial Museum

Continuing the theme of"ink Splendor and Cultural Context"to celebrate the 6Oth anniversary of the founding of the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC),the Exhibition of Selected Ancient Paintings Collectedby Jilin Provincial Museum was recently unveiled at NAMOC.

Recent and Forthcoming Events

The launch ceremony of the'Happy Chinese New Year'Chinese Culture Monthwasheldin Laos,On January 29,the launch ceremony of the 2024"Happy Chinese New Year"Chinese Culture Month was held at China Cultural Center in Laos.In the happiness festive atmosphere,a total of more than 100 guests from the two countries gathered together to listen to the"Movement of Spring"New Year concert,and watch the"lce and Snow Tourism Photo Exhibition of Nine Provinces in Northern China"to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon。

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Exhibition on Ancient Egyptian Civilisation Opens A grand exhibition on the ancient Egyptian civilisation,the largest of its kind held outside Egypt over the past 20 years,opened on 17 July in Shanghai.

The Silky Way

Digital Silk Road e-commerce carries unlimited potential for traders During a public class on livestreaming e-commerce organised by Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Centre in Shanghai,Abdou Yahouza Mariama from Niger and Zvavarumbi Prince from Zimbabwe experienced firsthand the pressure of this line of work during a mock livestreaming session.

Testing,testing,at Techtextil 2024

Sophisticated systems for the testing of fibres and advanced materials were showcased by key members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)at the forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition which takes place in Frankfurt,Germany,from April 23-26.

Exhibition Global interest in ITM 2024 Exhibition

Bringing together the world's leading textile technology leaders in Istanbul,ITM 2024 Exhibition has achieved a great success by hosting thousands of visitors from 94 countries.Professional visitors and investors from countries such as Sri Lanka,Uruguay,Peru,Trinidad and Tobago,Rwanda,Mauritius,Mongolia,Tuvalu,Singapore,Rwanda,Mauritius,Mongolia,Tuvalu,Singapore once again demonstrated the global attraction power of the exhibition.

Through My Eyes

Send us your photographs and let us know what lies behind them at contacts@chinafrica.cn.Nurturing Life An aerial view of the venue of the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition in Chengdu,Sichuan Province,on 12 May.Held from 26 April till late October,the expo highlights the captivating cultural essence of Sichuan,the Oriental philosophy of residential space,as well as diverse international gardening aesthetics.

Sustainable art exhibition RETURN visualizes wool's biodegradable properties

In early April,The Woolmark Company,the authoritative wool textiles organization,presented RETURN,a sustainable art exhibition at R130,a buyer shop during Shanghai Fashion Week,where three pieces of naturally degraded wool fabrics were on display for the first time in China.The exhibition visualised the biodegradation process of this natural fabric,leading people to experience the natural charm of wool through art and natural beauty.

汉服惊艳巴黎时装展

1 It was a big day for Liu Jing,an overseas Chinese student in Paris.She has been working with her friends for three months on an exhibition,which opened on Thursday,to promote hanfu-traditional Chinese attire-including mamianqun(马面裙),as their latest efforts to raise the world's public aware⁃ness of Chinese culture.

Research and Application of AI-Based Interactive Exhibits in Wuhan Museum of Science and Technology

This article aims to explore the development and application of AI-based interactive exhibits in Wuhan Museum of Science and Technology.By utilizing computer vision,natural language processing,and machine learning technologies,an innovative exhibit development and application system is proposed.This system employs deep learning algorithms and data analysis methods to achieve real-time perception of visitor behavior and adaptive interaction.The development process involves designing user interfaces and interaction methods to effectively enhance visitor engagement and learning outcomes.Through evaluation and comparison in practical applications,the potential of this system in enhancing exhibit interaction,increasing visitor engagement,improving educational effectiveness,and expanding avenues for scientific knowledge dissemination are validated.

基于风险评估和参展流程的大型展会疫情风险防控管理实践:以中国国际进口博览会为例

大型展会易发生传染病暴发等公共卫生风险,尤其是新冠疫情暴发后,平衡疫情防控的要求和展会办展体验度是展会行业高质量发展面临的主要难题,相关先进实践经验须进一步总结与推广。通过对5届中国国际进口博览会疫情风险防控成功经验的探索,从展会的参展流程出发,明确各流程中潜在的疫情风险。基于风险评估理论,提出“风险对象分离原则”“疫情防控和展会服务保障组织体系、运行方案和健康促进措施相结合原则”“基于参展参会流程的多点触发监测和实验室检测原则”。同时,基于对不同疫情形势下大型展会疫情防控目标和重点措施的剖析,提出健全组织体系、加强内外联动、风险分级管理、联动开展应急处置等保障模式,相关经验可为今后大型展会疫情风险防控提供参考。

An analysis of Great Salt Lake Winogradsky columns

Sergei Winogradsky illuminated revolutionary concepts and produced a tool to visualize complex microbial communities and their metabolisms over time:columns displaying aquatic consortia with variety of niches.We worked with museums in Utah to create Winogradsky columns that would highlight aesthetic properties of the Great Salt Lake(GSL)ecosystem,which has a salinity gradient from the freshwater wetlands to salt saturation.One column,constructed using haloarchaea-rich hypersaline brine and oolitic sand of the lake’s north arm,was enriched with nutrients,and resulted in the desired pink hue over time.After a seven-year maturation period,we examined the microbial taxa present in the water through 16 S/18 S rRNA and Internal Transcribed Spacer(ITS)gene sequencing.A pigment analysis revealed an abundance of bacteriochlorophyll a.The presence of this pigment coupled with the DNA sequencing results,suggest that the haloarchaea that dominate the GSL brine,were not responsible for the pink coloration,but instead Gammaproteobacteria,especially Halorhodospira species.Among the eukaryotes,the lack of phytoplankton and the abundance of fungi were noteworthy observations.These data likely relate to the reduction of oxygen in a non-aerated sealed system over time.Our second exhibit had the goal of educating museum goers about the varying salinities of Great Salt Lake.Here we employed three distinct columns of water and sediment from this salinity gradient.Observations of these columns overtime gave us information about invertebrate communities in addition to the microbial consortia.Both installations taught us about comparing an artificial environment in a museum setting to the natural ecosystem.Taken together,we present the data collected and lessons learned from using Winogradsky columns in public spaces for teaching about an important saline lake.

Yves Klein Painter of Space

About Yves Klein“Yves Klein-Painter of Space”highlights three of the main aspects of Yves Klein’s work:monochromy,or the spiritual power of color;the imprint of flesh,and the canvas as a receptacle of sensitivity;and emotional power,i.e.the essence of art.Constructed in just seven years before his sudden death,Klein’s bold work,which anticipates many later trends,remains fully relevant today.The exhibition is curated by the Archives Yves Klein in collaboration with the curatorial advisor Yongwoo Lee.Yves Klein was born in 1928 in Nice,and his first job was as a judoka.It was only when he returned to Paris,in 1954,that he dedicated himself fully to art,setting out on his‘adventure into monochrome’.Animated by a quest to‘liberate color from the prison that is the line’,Yves Klein directed his attention to the monochrome which,to him,was the only form of painting that allowed to‘make visible the absolute’.By choosing to express feelings rather than figurative forms,Yves Klein moved beyond ideas of artistic representation,conceiving the work of art instead as a trace of communication between the artist and the world:an invisible truth made visible.His works,he said,were to be‘the ashes of his art’,traces of that which the eye could not see.