Museum encouraged to build worldwide prestige
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- 08 Jun 2023
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President Xi Jinping has lauded the National Art Museum of China for its accomplishments over the past six decades and encouraged its transformation into a globally renowned art venue. The ultimate objective is to enhance public appreciation of fine arts in the modern era.
Xi, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed these sentiments in a reply letter to esteemed experts and artists associated with the museum. The letter was written on the occasion of the museum's 60th anniversary, and Xi extended his congratulations.
In his letter, Xi acknowledged that since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the museum has been a witness to the flourishing development of art. He praised its noteworthy achievements in the collection and exhibition of artworks, promotion of public education, and engagement in international exchanges.
Xi expressed his hope that the museum would uphold a people-centric approach in its operations and strive to enhance the quality of its collection. He emphasized the importance of promoting the utilization of artworks and delivering improved services.
Furthermore, Xi called upon the museum to make significant contributions to the prosperity and advancement of Chinese fine arts. This involves fostering cultural confidence and strength while achieving new milestones in the development of socialist culture.
Established on May 23, 1963, the National Art Museum of China is a prestigious art gallery at the national level. In a recent correspondence with Xi, thirteen veteran experts and artists from the museum expressed their commitment to contributing to the high-quality development of art museums in the new era.
During a celebratory ceremony on Tuesday, Wu Weishan, the museum's director, expressed gratitude for Xi's letter, recognizing it as an affirmation of the museum's role as a witness to and participant in the flourishing development of Chinese art. Wu expressed determination to work diligently alongside those who share a passion for beauty. The aim is to build the National Art Museum of China into a nationally acclaimed art palace, and even one that achieves global recognition. This would allow people to appreciate exquisite artworks and gain cultural knowledge.
As part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations, the museum is hosting four exhibitions until July. These exhibitions include two showcases featuring selected works from its vast and diverse collection of Chinese and international art. Another exhibition commemorates the spirit of the Long March and the revolutionary spirit of Yan'an, an old base area in Shaanxi province. Lastly, an exhibition explores the inheritance of the xieyi (freehand brushwork) style in classic Chinese painting.
Fan Di'an, Chairman of the Chinese Artists Association, Dean of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and former director of the National Art Museum of China, remarked that these exhibitions offer a journey through the creations of artists spanning multiple generations. They present a thriving panorama of Chinese art and the enduring legacy of Chinese art museums, which have adapted to the times while preserving the traditions of Chinese culture.
