Paris is buzzing with creativity as Les Invalides opens its doors to the \"From Beijing to Paris: Olympic Tour of Chinese and French Artists\" exhibition this Monday. 🎉 Featuring over 200 stunning pieces, the showcase spans Chinese ink-and-wash paintings, calligraphy, oil paintings, sculptures, and intangible cultural heritage items. 🖌️🗿
Co-hosted by China Media Group (CMG), the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, Ligue de Football Professionnel, and several French art organizations, this event celebrates the rich cultural ties between China and France. 🇨🇳🤝🇫🇷
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, emphasized in his speech that sports and art are vital facets of human culture, highlighting how their beauty intertwines seamlessly. 🏆✨
David Lappartient, president of the French Olympic Committee, remarked on the significance of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and how this exhibition perfectly aligns with the spirit of the Paris Olympics. He noted that the fusion of sports and art in the exhibition conveys powerful messages of peace and friendship. 🕊️❤️
Vincent Labrune, president of the Ligue de Football Professionnel, expressed admiration for Chinese art's profound influence on French culture and hoped that more visitors would appreciate its charm. ⚽🎭
Sun Xiaoyun, chairperson of the China Calligraphers Association, shared her passion for Chinese calligraphy, describing it as a unique and soulful art form that extends beyond aesthetics to embody life’s essence and personal cultivation. ✍️🌟
The exhibition runs from May 7 to 18, inviting art lovers and curious minds alike to immerse themselves in a vibrant cultural exchange between China and France. Don’t miss out on this historic event! 📅✨
