
The Karuizawa New Art Museum is pleased to present an exhibition showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary Chinese art.
The works of these unique artists, reflecting traditions cultivated over a long history and contemporary ideas, transcend national and institutional boundaries, shining as a true “showcase” of the contemporary art scene.
Across the six exhibition rooms, the artists’ multifaceted approaches unfold, ranging from rich colors and humor, the raw dynamism emanating from the body, and the tranquility brought about by intricate structures, to experiments that intersect traditional landscapes and calligraphy with digital technology, and to layered cosmic representations that return to the origins of life. Experiencing these new forms of expression will be an excellent opportunity to experience cutting-edge art. Witness the diverse possibilities of expression woven by globally acclaimed artists. We hope you will quietly experience the “pulse” (heartbeat) that a new generation is creating in a place where history and contemporary sensibilities intersect.
Exhibition Room 1: Asia’s New Dawn — Pulse of Memory This exhibition room, themed “Diversity of Color, Humor, and Untouched Landscapes,” presents the beginning of diverse expressions woven from Asian sensibilities. Bao Pei, Li Wei and Liu Zhiyin, Huang Yuxing
Exhibition Room 2: Body and Expression — Pulse of Action The theme of this exhibition room is “Expression as Ritual and the Power of Place.” Dai Ying, Chen Yingjie
Exhibition Room 3: Rhythm and Control — Pulse of Structure This exhibition room focuses on “structure and expression.” Liu Ke
Exhibition Room 4: Abyssal Light — Pulse of Red Grid The theme of this exhibition room is “Red Geometry Emerging from the Darkness.” Wang Yi
Exhibition Room 5: Transforming Landscapes — Pulse of Hybrid This exhibition room is a laboratory of expression that embodies the “intersection of tradition and modernity.” Wu Shuang, Tianjin Ren, Yang Yongliang
Exhibition Room 6: Return to Life — Pulse of Origin This exhibition room, which concludes the exhibition, is themed “A Multi-Layered Universe.” Jiang Miao






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