On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, TU, together with Les Sables d’Olonne Conservatory of Music in France, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Taizhou Musicians’ Association and Taizhou Artists’ Association, presented an art feast: “Music and Painting: Sino-French Artists’ Dialogue” series of activities. This is not only an artistic event, but also a bridge of cultural exchange and integration between the two countries, highlighting the deep friendship and long cultural ties between China and France.

Visual Feast: Mr. Wu Limin’s Paintings Exhibition

The opening ceremony of Mr. Wu Limin’s personal paintings exhibition was held in the afternoon of October 25th at the Art Museum of School of Art and Design of TU. Guests gathered at the opening ceremony, including Wang Wenzhang, Former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China and President of the China Academy of Art, Zhao Xiaoming, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Asian Cultures, Pan Hengning, Deputy Director of the China Financial Information Center of the Xinhua News Agency, Zhou Lingxiang, Deputy Aecretary of the Party Group and Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Taizhou Municipal Committee, and Zhu Jian, Secretary of the CPC TU Committee. Many other guests attended the ceremony. Ke Shenghai, Dean of the School of Art and Design of TU, presided over the ceremony.

Prof. Wang Wenzhang delivered a speech at the ceremony, praising Wu Limin as an outstanding artist with distinct originality and excellence.

Mr. Wu Limin is a master of Chinese contemporary impressionistic ink painting and stands out in the painting world with his unique artistic style and profound cultural connotation. His works not only show the mastery of traditional ink techniques, but also the profound interpretation of nature, life and humanistic emotions.

Guests and paintings

Symphony of Music and Painting: Dialogue between Chinese and French Artists

In the evening, the “Mirror Sound” Orchestra of TU Student Art Troupe opened the concert with the song “Dunhuang New Words” at the concert hall of the School of Art and Design. Immediately after, French conductor Jean-Philippe VANBESELAERE, soprano Ms. Qiu Shuwei of Shanghai Conservatory of Music and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performed together, bringing a series of familiar and wonderful music to the audience, winning a burst of applause.

On the stage, the musicians performed the music emotionally, while Mr. Wu Limin’s paintings were scrolling on the big screen. Ms. Qiu Shuwei’s voice was like the sunshine in the morning sun, warm and poetic, clear and full of power; Wu Limin’s paintings were like a deep and vast symphony, rich and profound, singing the sorrow and happiness of life. This is a wonderful encounter between the songs of France and Chinese ink, crossing the boundaries of time and space, creating endless possibilities.

The friendship between China and France will last, and the future will be more brilliant. The series of activities of TU to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France is not only an artistic event, but also a bridge of cultural exchange between the two countries. Let’s look forward to more cooperation and exchanges in the future.

Jean-Philippe VANBESELAERE and Ms. Qiu Shuwei perform together with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Group photo after performing