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| An installation project by Song Dong, consisting of 60 big blocks made of different materials. (China Daily) |
A Chinese paint brush and a small bucket of clean water are placed beside each block. Visitors are invited to write or paint with the water on the surfaces of the blocks. Water dries up quickly and the drawings with water disappear. "It reveals the artist's attitude toward existence," says Chen Xian, the museum spokesperson.
The third part is in a smaller exhibition hall, but of great importance. The section named Spirit features classic paintings from the corporate collection of Zendai Group.
Landscape paintings are arguably the most important part of traditional Chinese painting art, and the exhibits include pieces from masters such as Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi and Fu Baoshi.
Himalayas Museum, founded in 2005, is a private establishment of the Zendai Group. It has been committed to the presentation and research of contemporary art, and the promotion of cultural exchange between China and abroad, says Dai Zhikang, chairman of Shanghai Zendai Group.
With the launch of the museum in the new site, Dai announced that it will focus on Chinese traditional culture and its interaction with contemporary art scene.
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