‘Treasure Classics, Vitality of Spirit’ at National Art Museum of China – art exhibition

The National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing is hosting more than 100,000 works that show the profound history and constant development of Chinese art. The new exhibition Treasure Classics, Vitality of Spirit displays artworks from acclaimed Chinese artists such as Qi Baishi, Fu Baoshi and Li Keran. While many of the artists have passed away, they remain representative figures of modern Chinese art for audiences around the world.

Showing works created by 27 artists, the exhibition also covers Western artists such as Pablo Picasso and the 20th-century painter Pierre Caron.

The exhibition is dedicated to introducing the healing power of art and culture to people against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. It shows how masters turned people’s ordinary lives into art and invites audiences to experience the emotional manifestation of these artists’ spirts by