Works by Students and Faculty of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts Exhibited in China
Works by Students and Faculty of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts Exhibited in China
Works by Students and Faculty of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts Exhibited in China
On 16 October 2026, the exhibition The Silk Road in Pictures – Impressions of Shanxi opened at the Shanxi Bronze Museum in China. It presents works created by students and faculty of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (HUFA) following their study trip to China. The exhibition spans a wide range of genres, from painting and watercolour through graphic art and photography to contemporary fine art.
The exhibition was preceded by a 13-day art study trip in June 2026. During the trip, the 23-member Hungarian group visited seven cities in Shanxi Province and more than ten major architectural heritage sites. Among others, the participants captured the famous Yungang Grottoes, the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Hanging Temple (Xuankong Temple) and the historic old town of Pingyao. The impressions and cultural experiences gathered on site took shape in a wide variety of techniques and personal interpretations.
The exhibition is divided into five thematic sections. It traces an arc from detailed depictions of historic buildings and works exploring the traces of time, through contemporary European interpretations of Eastern architectural motifs, all the way to experimental pieces. Alongside traditional genres, digital works, collages and prints are also featured. Screened documentaries and footage recorded during the trip offer insight into the creative process and the participants' experiences in China.
The exhibition was organised by the Shanxi Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Shanxi Publishing and Media Group and the Shanxi Museum. Thanks are also due to the Sino-European Foundation of Chinese Culture and Education for its contribution to the organisation. The exhibition marks an important milestone in Hungarian–Chinese cultural and artistic relations. Through individual artistic readings of China's architectural and cultural heritage, the works on display enrich the professional dialogue between the two countries.
The exhibition is on view at the Shanxi Bronze Museum until 31 October 2026.
