New Exhibition Opening | The Return of Ink Charm—A Retrospective Exhibition of Eight Great Masters’ Works from the Museum’s Collection in Beijing

Origin of fate

Establishing the National Art Museum of China On the occasion of the 60th anniversary, Eight Great Mountains Man Memorial Hall 15 items Valuable collections travel far to Beijing, Participated in “Ink Charm and Cultural Heritage—An Exhibition on Bada Shanren, Shitao, and 20th-Century Chinese Freehand Art.” The exhibition will be on display for three months. It has sparked a huge response in Beijing, igniting enthusiasm both online and offline. “ Eight Hot Ones ” During the three-month exhibition period, the number of visitors received offline reached as many as... 500,000 person-times.

August 29, These precious works have returned home, and we’ve planned... “The Return of Ink Charm—Eight Great Mountain’s Works from the Museum Collection Head to Beijing” Review Exhibit “Presenting these works created during the trip to Beijing to the people of my hometown.”

The scene of the exhibition “Ink Charm and Cultural Heritage—Eight Great Masters, Shitao, and 20th-Century Chinese Freehand Art”

Hand over the works returned from Beijing to the museum.

Exhibition Introduction

Exhibition division For “Confucianism and Mohism both embraced the Way” “Completely free of any artificiality or artifice” “Deep in valleys and springs, utterly deserted” Three short chapters, using “Portrait of Ge Shan” as the visual cue, showcase the calligraphy of Bada Shanren. Floral and bird paintings represented by pine, lotus, eagle, and deer; lush and vibrant landscape paintings. 。 Force Seek Gradually reveal to the audience the Eight Great Mountains’ family learning, as well as Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist philosophies, using... Cross From the perspective of the times, engage in dialogue and interpret the true essence of Bada Shanren’s art, and appreciate his calligraphy and painting.

The artistic essence of Bada Shanren lies in his unique temperament. His masterpieces often exude an air of spontaneity and brilliance, fully capturing the exquisite artistry of brush and ink. When viewers behold them, they are sure to find profound joy and insight.

Art Appreciation

General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the founding ceremony of the National Art Museum of China. In his reply to the veteran experts and artists on the 60th anniversary, the museum and art gallery were urged to closely focus on their mission of upholding the guiding principles, rallying public support, cultivating new generations, promoting cultural prosperity, and showcasing our national image. They were reminded to remain true to their original artistic aspirations, deepen their engagement in fine arts, and strive to build a national—and even world-class—artistic sanctuary where people in the new era can appreciate outstanding works of art and enhance their cultural literacy.

The Eight Great Mountains People are a brilliant cultural calling card. In 2026, we will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bada Shanren. On this occasion, a series of high-level art exhibitions and academic events will be organized to delve deeply into the spiritual and cultural values embedded in Bada Shanren’s art, thereby making greater contributions to the thriving development of China’s fine arts, enhancing cultural confidence and self-reliance, and forging new brilliance for socialist culture.