A century ago, Beijing's historic Sino-French University laid the foundation for cultural dialogue. Today, Yishu 8 – a vibrant art space on the same campus – keeps this legacy alive with paintbrushes and passion 🎨. We sat down with Christine Cayol, founder of Yishu 8 and vice president of the Sino-French Cultural Forum, to explore how art transcends borders.
'Beauty speaks a universal language,' Cayol tells us, recalling how French and Chinese artists collaborate here like a jazz improvisation 🎶. From residency programs to exhibitions, Yishu 8 has hosted 300+ artists since 2009, blending ink wash techniques with avant-garde installations.
Fun fact? The space occupies former university labs – now buzzing with creative energy instead of test tubes! 🔬→🎭
As young creators worldwide embrace cross-cultural collabs, Cayol's work proves art remains humanity's ultimate Wi-Fi connection 🌐. What's next? She hints at digital art partnerships merging VR tech with traditional craftsmanship. Oui to innovation!
