Reflection

Reflections 2024: Sino-Italian Contemporary Art Rome Exchange Exhibition

In the ancient and magnificent city of Rome, art—much like Italy’s long history—endures unbroken, constantly renewing itself. China, an ancient Eastern nation with a five-thousand-year-old civilization, also boasts a profound artistic tradition; from the deep artistic concepts of ink painting to the exquisite craftsmanship of ceramic sculpture, all of it showcases the unique charm of Chinese culture. Although the artistic traditions of the two countries stem from different cultural landscapes, they have drawn inspiration from and influenced one another throughout their respective developmental paths, weaving together a colorful tapestry of human civilization.

In 1931, Fu Lei—a Chinese translator and literary critic—traveled to Italy as the secretary of the "Association of Chinese Artists in France." According to research by Mr. Liu Zhixia, "Fu Lei departed by train, passing through the French border town of Modane to enter Italy on March 23; he returned by train on May 7, traveling from Milan through the Swiss town of Brig, transferring in Lausanne, and re-entering France via Vallorbe that same day." During his two months in Italy, he visited Rome, Naples, Pompeii, and Sicily, among other locations. Fu Lei’s 1931 journey not only bore witness to the long-standing tradition of artistic exchange between China and Italy but also set an example for future artists to transcend national boundaries and explore the very essence of art.

Today, standing at the new starting point of "digital globalization," we host the "Reflections 2024: Sino-Italian Contemporary Art Rome Exchange Exhibition" to carry forward this transcendent artistic bond, enabling Chinese and Italian artists to meet once again in Rome and write a new chapter in art together. 18 artists in dialogue

5 Italian artists and 13 Chinese artists

“Reflections 2024: Sino-Italian Contemporary Art Rome Exchange Exhibition” aims to facilitate exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and Italian artists by exploring the new frontiers where technology and art intersect. The exhibition will showcase contemporary artworks that incorporate digital technology, challenging traditional preconceptions about technical objects and revealing their unique value and potential within the realm of meaning. In this context, the public will have the opportunity to witness firsthand how technology and art inspire and enhance one another, collaboratively creating new art forms that transcend traditional boundaries and offer limitless possibilities, thereby further promoting diversity and innovative development in global culture.

The artists:

Huang Runsheng - Sun Xiaowei - Wang Yuan - Wei Yi - Wu Qingshan - Zhu Keran - Zhang Yuhan - Wang Zhaoxing - Liu Lijuan - Zhan Ying - Chen Can - Qiao Xinyi - Chi Shungong - Andrea Marchesini - Andrea Romagnoli - Francesco Astiaso Garcia - Nicoletta Perondi - Olga Teksheva

Peng Rong (Chinese curator)

Valeria Cirone (Italian curator)

July 21–23, 2024

Opening: Sunday, July 21 at 6:30 PM

Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE ADMISSION