“May Day” Holiday Event Recruitment | Social Education Activity for the Special Exhibition “Jinshi·Zen Heart—Works by Wu Changshuo from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China”

As a key figure of the Shanghai School of painting, Wu Changshuo’s works in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving embody the essence of traditional literati painting. Moreover, he gained worldwide acclaim for his grand and vigorous freehand flower paintings. His art remains steadfast... “Taking the ancients as teachers,” this approach inherits the vigorous and unadorned spirit of Chinese culture, paving the way for future generations to embark on a brand-new path of aesthetic creation. From April 29 to July 9, 2023, the Eight Great Mountains Memorial Hall, in collaboration with the National Art Museum of China, will present “Jinshi·Zen Heart: A Dialogue with Wu Changshuo—A Special Exhibition of Wu Changshuo’s Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China.” This exhibition aims to illuminate the stages of artistic development across different eras from the perspective of traditional literati painting, showcasing both the enduring influence of the ancients and the fresh, innovative face of our times as we “take the ancients as teachers” yet strive to make the ancient resonate anew.

During the exhibition, the Eight Great Masters of the Ming Dynasty Memorial Hall has prepared a variety of engaging and interesting social education activities to serve diverse segments of society, thereby broadening the educational reach of the exhibition and creating a sustainable, better life. Let’s take a look at this first! The activity schedule for the “May Day” holiday!

1. Special Guided Tour of “Jinshi·Zen Heart: A Special Exhibition of Works by Wu Changshuo from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China”

Event time: April 29, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

Event Content: From the curator’s perspective, interpret the exhibition for the public and share the stories behind it.

Target audience: Members of the public attending the exhibition on-site

Event Location: Authentic Works Gallery, Ba Da Shan Ren Memorial Museum

Participation method: On-site participation

2. “Jinshi·Zen Heart: A Special Online Virtual Tour of Wu Changshuo’s Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China” on Douyin

Event time: April 29, 2023 – May 3, 2023

In the afternoon 2:30–4:30

Activity Content: Combining the exhibition route and exhibits, we’ll offer engaging and educational online tours and interactive experiences to provide high-quality services for online audiences and showcase the charm of art.

Target audience: Online viewers on the Douyin platform

Event Location: The Ba Da Shan Cultural & Creative TikTok Live Stream Room

Participation methods: Online participation and on-site interaction

3, “Ink and Stone, Zen Heart: A Special Exhibition of Wu Changshuo’s Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China” Ink-Wash Workshop

Event time: April 30, 2023, 2:30 p.m.

Activity Content: Under the guidance of professional instructors and in conjunction with the exhibits in the gallery, participants will learn about the distinctive features of Wu Changshuo’s brush-and-ink art and then personally engage in a hands-on practice of copying “Flowers in an Ink-Pen Vase.”

Target audience and number of participants: Teenage viewers aged 8–15

Recruiting collectively 12 people

Event Location: The Authentic Works Gallery Café at the Ba Da Shan Ren Memorial Museum

How to participate: Register by appointment; registration closes when the quota is full.

Registration phone: 0791—85273565

4. “Ink and Stone, Zen Heart: A Special Exhibition of Wu Changshuo’s Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China” Ink-Wash Workshop

Event time: May 1, 2023, 2:30 p.m.

Activity Content: Under the guidance of a professional instructor, we’ll explore the distinctive brushwork and color techniques featured in Wu Changshuo’s series of wisteria paintings—characterized by their strong seal-script and bronze-inscription influences—and then recreate the spirit of Shanghai-style flower-and-bird painting on lanterns.

Target audience and number of participants: Teenage viewers aged 8–15

Recruiting collectively 12 people

Event Location: The Authentic Works Gallery Café at the Ba Da Shan Ren Memorial Museum

How to participate: Register by appointment; registration closes when the quota is full.

Registration phone: 0791—85273565

5, “Jinshi·Zen Heart: Special Exhibition of Wu Changshuo’s Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China” Creative Design Workshop

Event time: May 2, 2023, 2:30 p.m.

Activity Content: Under the guidance of a professional instructor, participants will create a portrait of Wu Changshuo using sculpture techniques, learn about the distinctive features of his figure portrayal, and then design a short comic sketch of Wu Changshuo.

Target audience and number of participants: Teenage viewers aged 8–15

Recruiting collectively 12 people

Event Location: The Authentic Works Gallery Café at the Ba Da Shan Ren Memorial Museum

How to participate: Register by appointment; registration closes when the quota is full.

Registration phone: 0791—85273565

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