Opening Ceremony of Intl Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts
On the morning of June 6th, 2024, the opening ceremony of the 14th International Exhibition of Fine Arts was held successfully at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The exhibition is organised by the Shanghai Art Collection Museum and Shanghai Art & Design Academy and has received cordial support from the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipality, and Shanghai Changning District People's Government.
Around 200 guests joined the ceremony, including: Wang Ronghua, Vice-chairperson of 10th CPPCC Shanghai Committee; Xia Yujing, Vice President of Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles; Jing Ying, First Grade inspector of Shanghai People's Association for Fridiendship with Foreign Countries; Liu Chaoying, President of Beijing Museum Soc.Vice President of the Museum Association of China; Chen Yiqun, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Government Information Office; You Haiyang, Second Grade Inspector of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism; Pan Guoli, Standing Committee Member of Shanghai Changning District Committee ; Gu Jieyan, Vice Head of Shanghai Changning District People's Government; Zhang Weimin, Director of the National Convention and Exhibition Centre (Shanghai); Deng Xiaoxian, Vice President of Shanghai International Culture Association; Chen Chao, Presdient of Shanghai Library; Xu Ping, Executive Secretary General of Shanghai Municipal People's Congress; Shuichi Akamatsu, Consul General of Japan in Shanghai; Gonzalo Figueroa, Consul General of Chile in Shanghai; Huseyin Emre Engin, Consul General of Türkiye in Shanghai; Igor Pacolak, Consul General of Slovakia in Shanghai; Berlianto Situngkir, Consul General of Indonesia in Shanghai; Anas Taleb Marafi, Consul General of Kuwait in Shanghai; Laura Pye, Directors of National Museums Liverpool; Rula Akili, Director of Intangible Heritage in Ministry of Culture, Syria; Aisha Deemas, Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority; Tjok Gde Putra A A Sukawati, Head of Museum Puri Lukisan Ubud; Tjok Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, President of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association; Makimasa Imai, Deputy Director of Kyoto Arts and Crafts Writers Association; Morimoto Kojo, Finance Director of Todaiji Temple and Head of the Great Buddha Hall.
"The International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts", which has been held for 14 successive years, has become a brand exhibition of international influence. The exhibition has been included in the program of building the brand of “Shanghai Culture” and in the major projects of “The Revitalization Plan of Shanghai Traditional Arts and Crafts”; it is also a key project of cultural exchange of the Shanghai Municipal Government to promote the "Belt and Road" Friendship City construction. This exhibition is a significant platform for international cultural communication in Shanghai.
The Organizing Committee has also received congratulatory letters from Yan Junqi, the Vice-chairperson of the 12th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress; Wang Ronghua, the Vice-chiarperson of 10th Shanghai People's Political Consultative Committee; Mohamed Al-Sharif, the Governor of Alexandria, Egypt; the Consul Generals of Japan, Indonesia, and Slovak.。
Opening Ceremony
Opening Speech by Wang Ronghua,
the Vice-chairperson of 10th Shanghai People's Political Consultative Committee and the Executive Directorof the Organization Committee of the 14th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts
Speech by Gu Jieyan,
the Vice-head of Shanghai Changning District People's Government
Speech by Shuichi Akamatsu,
the Consul General of Japan, Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai
Selected Congratulatory Letters
Exhibited in the Opening Ceremony
MoU Signing Ceremony between Shanghai Art Collection Museum and National Exhibition & Convention Center (Shanghai)
MoU Signing Ceremony between Shanghai Art Collection Museum and Museum Puri Lukisan Ubud
Signing Ceremony of the International Tour of Tradtional Chinese Fine Arts (Jakarta Station) between Shanghai Art Collection Museum, Shanghai Art Reseach Center, and Shanghai Art & Design Academy
Signing Ceremony of the Document of Intent of Touring the 14th International Exhibition of Fine Arts in Jiading(Juyuan) between Shanghai Art Collection Museum, the Party Working Committee of Juyuan New District, Jiading District, and Shanghai Art & Design Academy
Donation Certification Ceremony
Congratulatory Words Signing Ceremony by Consul Generals of nine countries
Congratulatory Words Signing Ceremony by Representatives of Government Departments and Institutes of Various Countries
Themed by "Crafting for Innovation", the 14th International Exhibition of Fine Arts is the largest ever, hosting more than 180 artworks, many of which are works of National Treasures, from 31 countries, including China, Japan, the U.S.A, Germany, France, Indonesia, South Korea, Denmark, Czech Republic, Norway, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Columbia, Armenia, Moldova,etc.The artworks show the colourful traditional arts and cultures of different countries and regions, and combine the modern concepts and innovative methods of traditional arts, highlighting the mutual integration and promotion of tradition and modernity, and the vitality and vigour of culture.
Many other representatives from govermental and diplomatic departments , directors of related institutes, and artists of China, Iran, Czech Republic, Columbia, Indonesia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Japan, etc. also participated in the ceremony.
After the opening ceremony of the 14th International Exhibition of Fine Arts, the 12th International (Shanghai) Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Forum was held.