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: Announcement On Opening Hours During The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Holidays

2025-09-26

Dear Visitors，As the combined National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays approach, to meet the visiting needs of all audiences, our museum will remain open as usual during the holiday period from October 1st to October 8th. The daily opening hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (with ticket sales ending at 5:00 p.m.). From classic collections to futuristic tech-themed exhibits, from stories of Beijing to masterpieces by renowned artists, a variety of exhibitions are gathered at the CAFA Art Museum. We look forward to your visit!CAFA Art MuseumSeptember 26, 2025On Display╱ CAFAM@ 2025Reservation Channel╱ CAFAM@ 2025Visitors can make reservations and purchase tickets via the mini-program, WeChat official account, or official website of CAFA Art Museum (for detailed ticket purchase instructions, please refer to the official website).When making a reservation, you are required to use a valid ID for real-name registration. Each person can only make one reservation per day. After a successful reservation, visitors should arrive at the scheduled time and enter the museum by scanning a valid ID at the dedicated ticket verification channel at the North Gate of CAFA Art Museum.Chief Editor / He YishaEditor / Du Yinzhu
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: "Electric Energy" Outside the CAFA Art Museum | Capturing the Stunning Moments of Man-Made Lightning

2025-09-26

The exhibition "Energy and Civilization: Science & Art · Future Fusion" is currently on display, with the installation Lightning outside the CAFA Art Museum building attracting significant public attention.The Lightning installation continues the design philosophy of Nikola Tesla's coils from the late 19th century. Over a hundred years ago, Tesla dedicated himself to exploring the wireless transmission of electrical energy. His coils could generate spectacular artificial lightning, as if holding the universe's energy in one's hands. Today, this work not only pays tribute to the great inventions of scientific pioneers but also connects the past, present, and future of energy exploration. Notably, Lightning is the largest-scale Tesla coil installation producing artificial lightning in China.Through the collision of intense sound and alternating light and shadow, the work not only visually presents the ultra-high temperature environment required for nuclear fusion reactions but also uses visual and auditory language to metaphor the deep-seated power of nature. Like the energy form of nuclear fusion in the universe, it allows viewers to engage in a philosophical dialogue with humanity's ultimate energy dream through amazing sensory experience.Each bolt of electricity is an embodiment of energy, like a star being born in the darkness. It is not merely a performance of "light and sound," but a philosophical inquiry: How do we understand energy? How do we confront humanity's dream of the ultimate energy source? And how do we shoulder the corresponding responsibilities?Lightning invites you into an immersive experience—contemplating energy between light and shadow, and feeling the power of nature through its vibrations. It blurs the boundaries between science, art, and philosophy, and calls upon each of us to pay attention to and imagine the issues surrounding energy. Lightning Specific Performance Times Friday, September 26, 19:00–19:05Important Notes:·The performance will be suspended in case of rain or special weather conditions.·The installation will produce intense light and sound during the performance. Please take appropriate safety precautions.·Elderly visitors, children, pregnant women, and those with pacemakers are advised to watch under the guidance of staff.·Please do not enter the sunken plaza and maintain a safe distance outside the designated viewing area.·A certain amount of noise will be generated during the discharge. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Extended Popular Science Facts ▸ What is a Tesla Coil?It is a device that uses the principle of resonance to generate high-frequency and high-voltage electric current. It can produce artificial lightning that does not require grounding. First invented by Tesla in 1891, its original purpose was to realize the wireless transmission of electrical energy.▸ Why is Nuclear Fusion Called the "Ultimate Energy Source"?Nuclear fusion is the source of the Sun's energy. It is clean, efficient, and its fuel reserves are extremely abundant (such as deuterium in seawater). If controllable nuclear fusion can be realized, humanity will solve the energy problem almost permanently. Regarding the Exhibition Energy and Civilization: Science & Art · Future FusionExhibition Venue: 1st Floor Gallery, CAFA Art MuseumExhibition Dates: September 14, 2025 - October 12, 2025Chief Editor: He YishaEditor: Du Yinzhu
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: CAFAM Live Preview | Go Straight to the "Energy and Civilization" Scene! Explore China's First "Controlled Nuclear Fusion" Art and Science Exhibition

2025-09-25

Friday, September 26, 1:30 PMOn Douyin, WeChat Channels, and Xiaohongshu@CAFAM Official AccountFollow the curatorial team for an in-depth interpretation of the scientific logic and artistic ingenuity behind the works in the "Energy and Civilization" exhibition, and understand the potential and grandeur of "controlled nuclear fusion."...................................................................................................................Live Stream Introduction ……………………………………………………Wang LishiPh.D., Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Energy, Hefei National Comprehensive Science Center.Research Focus: Accelerator physics and technology, with a specialization in compact torus injectors. Participated in the design and commissioning of the water-cooling system for the Wuwei Heavy Ion Cancer Treatment Facility. Contributed to the temperature monitoring upgrade of the Lanzhou Cooler Storage Ring (CSR).Involved in the construction of the cryogenic test station for superconducting magnets at the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF). Took part in developing accelerator and heavy ion therapy simulation experiments for the NUSEP platform. He is currently engaged in research on compact torus injectors for controlled nuclear fusion.Zhang ZhaohongFaculty Member, Department of Sculpture, Central Academy of Fine Arts.An artist and researcher-practitioner in public art, and a founder and member of the "Lag Group." He is committed to experimental research and practice in public spaces, and has long-term collaborations with many well-known domestic real estate companies and public space managers. Through design research in public spaces, he aims to change the perceptions and understanding of public art and public spaces in mainstream Chinese society.Exhibition Information ———————————————————————— ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■Energy and Civilization — Science & Art·Fusion FutureVenue: Main Gallery at 1st Floor, CAFA Arts MuseumExhibition Dates: September 14 – October 12, 2025Editor-in-Chief / He YishaEditor / Du Yinzhu
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: 50 Tons of Artificial Seawater Brought into CAFA Art Museum | Unlocking the "Ultimate Energy Source for Humanity" Together

2025-09-24

Wave Making Glass, metal, artificial seawater, wave-making machine2000 cm × 600 cm × 30 cm Provider: Big Sun (Hefei) Culture Technology Co., Ltd.At the recently opened exhibition "Energy and Civilization – Science & Art Fusion Future" at the CAFA Art Museum, a massive kinetic installation titled "Wave Making" has become the center of attention. More than a static sculpture, it is a living, constantly surging entity containing 50 tons of artificial seawater. Through its powerful audio-visual language, it vividly portrays a future where humanity harnesses nearly limitless clean energy from the vast oceans to every viewer.This cubic space, constructed from high-strength glass and a metal frame, is placed in the center of the first-floor exhibition hall. Inside, 50 tons of pale blue seawater rise and fall in a regular, surging rhythm, driven by a wave-making machine. It creates an immersive atmosphere that is both serene and full of power. This is no longer the distant sea; instead, it has been "invited" into the art museum, becoming a technological poem that can be gazed upon and felt.However, the allure of "Wave Making" extends far beyond its visual impact. It also serves as a popular science: controlled nuclear fusion uses deuterium extracted from seawater as its primary raw material. Based on the efficiency of a complete deuterium-tritium fusion reaction, 1 liter of seawater can yield 0.03 grams of deuterium, producing an energy output equivalent to that of 300 liters of gasoline or 336 kilograms of coal. With the Earth's oceans containing a total mass of approximately 1.38×10¹⁸ tons, it is estimated that they hold about 40 trillion tons of deuterium. The deuterium extracted from Earth's seawater to sustain nuclear fusion could meet humanity's current energy needs for about 10 billion years. Hence, nuclear fusion has been dubbed humanity's ultimate energy source.The core intention of this work is to create a material metaphor for the future. These 50 tons of seawater symbolize the Earth's most abundant energy treasure trove. Through this most direct form of artistic expression, we hope to inspire public attention and imagination regarding controlled nuclear fusion as humanity's ultimate energy solution.Many visitors lingered in front of the installation. One visitor who came with their child said, "It's truly 震撼！I always thought nuclear fusion was highly sophisticated and far away. But today, looking at this body of seawater and listening to its sounds, my child asked me, 'Will we really be able to use energy from seawater to drive cars in the future?' I think this is the power of art—it allows the seeds of science to germinate in the hearts of the next generation."At the same time, to help visitors better understand nuclear fusion, a water-sensitive card interactive session is also set up next to the installation. Interested visitors can inquire at the museum shop to experience it.Specific instructions:1. Fully submerge the water-sensitive card in water.2. An image will appear; the text on the back provides an introduction to the image.3. Compare it with the literature wall to find the corresponding image on the water-sensitive card, and learn about the function of the image and its significance in the development of energy through the educational materials provided.Wave Making is not only an art installation but also a bridge connecting science with the public. Through the purest of substances—water—and the most cutting-edge energy dream, it reminds us that the solution to humanity's future energy crisis may be hidden within the blue expanse that sustains our very existence. About The Exhibition Energy and Civilization — Science & Art · Fusion FutureVenue: 1st Floor Gallery，CAFA Art MuseumExhibition Dates: September 14 – October 12, 2025Chief Editor / He YishaEditor / Du YinzhuOn-site Photography / He Yifei
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: Today is the Autumn Equinox

2025-09-23

Today is the Autumn Equinox.
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: "A Heroic Ode for China — A Retrospective of Xu Xingzhi's Artistic Achievement" Opens

2025-09-22

This year marks the 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident. "Arise! Ye who refuse to be slaves! With our flesh and blood, let us build our new Great Wall!..." The melody of the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China, "March of the Volunteers," has been deeply engraved in the hearts of every Chinese person, becoming a symbol of the national spirit. The song was born in 1935 in the classic film "Children of the Storm," directed by Mr. Xu Xingzhi. Set against the backdrop of the September 18 Incident, the film aimed to awaken the people to join the great tide of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and national salvation.on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War，the exhibition "A Heroic Ode for China — A Retrospective of Xu Xingzhi's Artistic Achievements," jointly organized by the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the Chinese Artists Association, opened at the CAFA Art Museum. The exhibition features over 400 works and documents, comprehensively presenting Mr. Xu Xingzhi's artistic achievements across film, painting, literature, theater, and art theory.Opening ceremony sceneAt the opening ceremony, the attendees included: Senior leaders and professors of the Central Academy of Fine Arts: Sheng Yang, Du Jian, Cao Chunsheng, Huang Huaying, Han Guangxu, Yuan Baolin, Zhang Dasheng, You Jindong, Chen Wenji, Chen Jianhua, and Gao Tianxiong. Chairman of the Chinese Artists Association, Fan Di’an. Member of the Party Leadership Group of the China Film Association, Xue Changxu. Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Luo Cunkang. Deputy Secretary of the Party Group of the China National Film Museum, Xu Qingong. Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Publishing House, Yin Xing. Deputy Chief Editor of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Publishing House, Wang Baisong. Vice Chairman of the Yangzhou Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Li Jianfang. President of the Xu Beihong Art Research Institute and Director of the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum, Xu Qingping. Former Vice President of the Yunnan Academy of Painting, Yao Zhonghua. Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Minzu University of China, Liu Bingjiang. Professor at the School of Animation, Communication University of China, Lu Shengzhang. Representatives of Mr. Xu Xingzhi’s family and friends. They were joined by CAFA’s leadership, including President Lin Mao, Deputy Party Secretary Wang Xiaolin, and Deputy Party Secretary and Secretary of the Disciplinary Inspection Commission Wu Qiang, as well as deans, department heads, and representatives of teachers and students. The opening ceremony was presided over by Wang Xiaolin, Deputy Party Secretary of CAFA.Lin Mao President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts ——————————————————————————————————————"Today, as we hold this exhibition of Mr. Xu Xingzhi's art, it is both a deep tribute to the war-torn years and the pioneers of the War of Resistance, and a salute to the older generation of artists who devoted their lives to China's literary and artistic career. We learn from their noble spirit of nurturing talent with profound love and depicting the era with magnificent beauty." Lin Mao stated that the artistic works of these pioneers are the most vivid classrooms, and their creative careers are the most authentic models. He mentioned that the exhibition was carefully curated by an academic team, with Mr. Xu's family meticulously organizing documents and participating deeply in the curation process. Many works and precious documents are being presented for the first time. The exhibition comprehensively and vividly showcases Mr. Xu Xingzhi's outstanding achievements in artistic exploration, education, and cultural undertakings, fully presenting his grand vision that spans multiple artistic fields. It is hoped that teachers and students of the Central Academy of Fine Arts will follow in the footsteps of "great masters" like Mr. Xu Xingzhi, and on the profound foundation of the century-old CAFA, continue the glorious legacy of the Central Academy of Fine Arts.Fan Di’an Chairman of the China Artists Association ————————————————————————————————————"As someone who has long been part of the CAFA family, I still remember often seeing Mr. Xu Xingzhi on the old Wangfujing campus. He seemed to always wear a warm red sweater, with silver hair, exuding the demeanor of a scholarly artist. It was hard to tell from his calm and kindly expression that he had experienced so many historical upheavals and made so many artistic contributions that have been recorded in history."Mr. Fan Di'an recalled Mr. Xu Xingzhi's legendary artistic journey. He noted that Mr. Xu was inspired by the May Fourth New Culture Movement and belonged to a generation of artists who grew up during the era of awakening. He was a versatile artist with talents in fine arts, film, literature, theater, poetry, and music, skilled at integrating and creating across disciplines. Guided by the Party's literary and artistic ideology, he was a revolutionary artist with firm cultural ideals and artistic convictions. The exhibition presents Mr. Xu Xingzhi's rich artistic life and important documents through a comprehensive display approach. The fusion of audio and visual elements, the interplay of images, documents, and paintings creates a scene that allows visitors to step into the space of history and gain a profound understanding of Mr. Xu Xingzhi's life and art. "A heroic song dedicated to China" is indeed a reflection of Mr. Xu Xingzhi's spirit.Li Jianfang Vice Chairman of the Yangzhou Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Li Jianfang, a representative from Mr. Xu Xingzhi's hometown, stated, "Mr. Xu Xingzhi was from Yangzhou. He once used his brush to vividly depict a series of Yangzhou landscapes. In the name of his hometown, we sincerely invite the 'Retrospective Exhibition of Xu Xingzhi's Artistic Achievements' to tour in Yangzhou again, and we warmly welcome Mr. Xu Xingzhi's family, friends, and students to return to Yangzhou for a visit."Yu Runsheng Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Humanities at the Central Academy of Fine Arts ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————"In 1954, Mr. Xu Xingzhi was transferred to work at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where he founded and served as the director of the Fine Arts Theory Research Office, laying the foundation for the establishment of New China's first department of art history." Yu Runsheng noted that the older generation of art educators, represented by Mr. Xu Xingzhi, devoted themselves to building New China's art education system. The educational philosophy they upheld—of art serving the people—has become an important source and foundation for our academic pursuits and educational spirit today.Xu Guoqing representative of Mr. Xu Xingzhi's family, son of Xu Xingzhi, and curator of the exhibition ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————"My father, Xu Xingzhi, never ceased creating throughout his 87-year career in the arts, and he continued to paint diligently in his later years, exploring new forms of painting." Mr. Xu Guoqing recalled his father's artistic life. He spent seven years compiling the "Complete Works of Xu Xingzhi," hoping to comprehensively present his father's achievements in various fields such as painting, film, theater, literature, and art history theory.Wang Xiaolin Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of CAFA —————————————————————————————————————————— presided over the opening ceremonyThe exhibition received strong support from the family, who donated 18 representative works by Mr. Xu Xingzhi to the CAFA Art Museum, including "The Unemployed," "March of the Crystal World," "Quiet River Bend," and "Plaster Cast of Pope Julius II." They also donated 466 types of books from Mr. Xu's personal collection to the School of Humanities at CAFA.Exhibition siteIn September 1978, Xu Xingzhi created the oil painting "March of the Crystal World" at his homeXu Xingzhi (1904–1991) was a renowned Chinese artist, art historian and theorist, art educator, film and theater director, pioneer of the Left-wing art movement, cultural warrior, member of the China Artists Association, and professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He graduated from the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in Japan. In 1930, he helped organize the Left-wing art group "Society of the Times" and was elected the first president of the Chinese Left-wing Artists League.Amid the torrents of China's 20th-century artistic transformation, Xu Xingzhi was like a prism that refracted the spectrum of the era into brilliant dimensions. With a palette in his left hand, he dissected the texture of the times; with a camera in his right, he recorded the heartbeat of the nation. He used the theatrical stage as a battlefield of ideas and wielded his literary pen to pierce through spiritual fog. As a representative of the Left-wing cultural movement, he unleashed remarkable creativity across the four dimensions of fine arts, film, theater, and literature, and as an art theorist and educator, he sowed the seeds of revolution into the soil of New China. When we examine the footsteps of this cultural pioneer, we see not only the legend of an individual artist, but a blueprint for the modern transformation of Chinese art in the 20th century.In the field of painting, Xu Xingzhi was a pioneer who first fused modernist language with revolutionary narratives. In his youth, he used expressionist techniques to transform the spirit of the Left-wing cultural movement into questioning of social reality through the weighty themes of "The Unemployed" and "The Pavement Layer." In his middle years, through the formally beautiful language of "The Giant Arm," he passionately celebrated the awakening of industrial power in the new era. In his later years, he distilled his rich life experiences into still-life painting, seeking a path toward the nationalization of oil painting through exploration of Eastern aesthetic sensibilities. This artistic philosophy, which unifies formal exploration with social concern, opened up a new aesthetic path for modern Chinese art.In the field of art theory, Xu Xingzhi was an important founder of modern Chinese art history research. During the nascent stage of Chinese modern art in the 1930s, he was one of the most important translators and popularizers of art theory. He consecutively published significant articles such as "The Tasks of the Emerging Art Movement" and "Prospects for the Chinese Art Movement," translated numerous Western art theory documents, and actively participated in constructing Left-wing art ideology. In 1954, Xu Xingzhi presided over and served as director of the Fine Arts Theory Research Office at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, which later became the predecessor of the Department of Art History. He organized young faculty members to translate materials and introduce teaching resources, and personally wrote more than a dozen lectures on foreign art history, laying a solid foundation for the establishment of New China's first Department of Art History.In the literary world, Xu Xingzhi always maintained the sensitivity of a poet and the sharpness of a warrior. His poetry collection "The Age of Poetry" uses "Pastoral Song," "Daban Well," and "China's Mother" to connect the emotional resonance between personal growth and the changes of the times. His prose collection "Return" hides threads of social criticism within its lyrical style. He built a bridge connecting Lu Xun with emerging writers, allowing Left-wing literature to maintain both ideological sharpness and diverse expressions.In the field of cinema, Xu Xingzhi transformed the camera into the eye of the era, recording the collective memory of the nation. His 1935 film "Children of the Storm" (Fengyun Ernu) used a plain cinematic style to awaken the most stirring and inspiring fighting spirit. The film's theme song, "March of the Volunteers," with lyrics by Tian Han and music by Nie Er, exploded with the force of thunder and later became the national anthem of the People's Republic of China. This landmark work of the Left-wing film movement not only established the aesthetic paradigm for Chinese realist cinema but also elevated the political expression of art to the dimension of the national spirit.On the theatrical stage, Xu Xingzhi became a banner of experimental spirit and public enlightenment. His adaptation of Lu Xun's classic "The True Story of Ah Q" not only preserved the original's profound examination of human nature but also incorporated elements from Lu Xun's "Kong Yiji" and "Medicine." Through the form of tragicomedy, he created a highly critical and satirical theatrical style. Since its premiere in the 1930s, the play has caused a sensation in every performance, exerting widespread influence across different eras and achieving a historical connection between theatrical innovation and popular aesthetics.This versatile artist, skilled in fine arts, film, theater, and literature, was not only a pioneering practitioner of artistic creation but also a researcher, writer, and disseminator of literary theory. He made outstanding contributions to the development of art history and theory in New China and to the cultivation of painting talents. From the China Art University to the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Xu Xingzhi devoted more than half a century to teaching. Through translations, he introduced modern art theory to China, wrote literary and artistic treatises with a sharp pen, and transformed the concept of "art for the people" into concrete teaching practices, cultivating numerous literary and artistic warriors who integrated artistic ideals with social responsibility.The forms and colors of fine arts, the camera lens of film, the stage space of theater, and the words and sentences of literature all intertwined in Xu Xingzhi's hands to form a harmonious chorus of a transforming era. This cross-disciplinary creative practice not only shaped the aesthetic standards of Left-wing literature and art but also reveals to us that true artistic innovation stems from a profound observation of reality and represents the mutual illumination of the individual and the times.
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: The "Academic Symposium on Xu Xingzhi's Artistic Scholarly Achievements" is about to be held

2025-09-19

Academic Symposium on Xu Xingzhi's Artistic Scholarly AchievementsConference TimeFriday, September 19, 2025, 9:00-16:30VenueElectronic Teaching and Academic Lecture Hall, Building 5, CAFAAcademic ChairsCao Qinghui Zhang PengConvenerXu Guoqing◣▏Morning Session: 9:00–11:30▏Moderator: Cao Qinghui (Professor, School of Humanities, Central Academy of Fine Arts) Morning speaking order: 1 ▏Xu Guoqing Introduction of guests2 ▏Jin Jun (Director, CAFA Art Museum) Welcome remarks3 ▏Yu Runsheng (Party Secretary, School of Humanities, CAFA) Welcome remarks4 ▏Zhong Dafeng (Professor of Film History, Beijing Film Academy) Impromptu speech5 ▏Wang Xirong (Former Director, Shanghai Lu Xun Museum) Impromptu speech6 ▏Li Chao (Professor, School of Fine Arts, Shanghai University) "The Ten Shanghai Students: Re-studying the Japanese art resources related to Xu Xingzhi"7 ▏Liu Fuchun (Researcher, Institute of Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)"Mr. Xu Xingzhi's Poetry Collection"8 ▏Yin Wen (Yangzhou painter, retired professor of Southeast University)"Three Trips to Yangzhou: Thoughts on His Hometown and Affection for the Grand Canal — Mr. Xu Xingzhi and His Canal-themed Paintings"9 ▏Huang Wangli (Professor, School of Film, Shanghai Theatre Academy)"The Theory of Artistic Integration, the Concept of Practical Teaching, and the Method of Comparative Study: Research on Xu Xingzhi's Art Education Philosophy"10 ▏Hu Rong (Associate Editor-in-Chief of Comparative Literature in China, Shanghai International Studies University; Master's Supervisor)"Xu Xingzhi and His Stage Adaptation of 'The True Story of Ah Q'"11 ▏Jiang Tao (Former Director of the Directing Department, Central Academy of Drama; renowned stage director) Impromptu speech◣▏Afternoon Session: 14:00–16:30▏Moderator: Zhang Peng (Director, Editorial Department of Art Research, CAFA) Afternoon speaking order: 1 ▏Gu Yiwen (Librarian, Publicity and Education Department, Memorial Hall of the 4th National Congress of the Communist Party of China; Director, Former Residence of Martyr Li Bai)"Xu Xingzhi and the China Art University: Their Contribution to the Left-wing Literary and Art Movement" 2 ▏Sun Guodong (Former Director, Yancheng New Fourth Army Memorial Hall; Former Director, Yancheng Bureau of Culture)"Xu Xingzhi: Using Poetry as a Weapon" 3 ▏Zang Jie (Director, Qingdao Literature Museum; Former Senior Reporter, Qingdao Daily)"Xu Xingzhi's 'Cross-boundary' Journey" 4 ▏Wei Yao (Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Drama, Chinese National Academy of Arts)"The Pure Power Amidst the Flames of War: Xu Xingzhi's Creation of Children's Drama During the War of Resistance" 5 ▏Cai Tao (Professor, School of Art and Humanities, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts)"From the League of Youth Artists to the China Art University: Two Moments of 'Reorganization' in Xu Xingzhi and the Western Painting Movement" 6 ▏Ding Shanshan (Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Nanjing University)"(Storm at Sea) and Chinese Cinema in the 1950s" 7 ▏Qu Bo (Deputy Chief Librarian and Professor, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute)"Xu Xingzhi's Cross-Media Thinking and Avant-Garde Experiments: A Case Study of Children of the Storm" 8 ▏Ning Xiajiang (Dean, Shaoxing Culture Research Institute, Shaoguan University, Guangdong)"Xu Xingzhi's Dramatic Activities in Pingshi, Northern Guangdong During the War of Resistance" 9 ▏Open Discussion10 ▏Family Representative of Mr. Xu Xingzhi Words of GratitudeEditor-in-Chief / He YishaEditor / Du Yinzhu
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: Hurry Up To Register! Academician Li Jiangang Gives A Lecture: Holding Up The Sun Of Tomorrow, Decoding The present And Future Of Magnetic Confinement fusion

2025-09-17

Holding Up the Sun of Tomorrow——The Current Development and Future Outlook of Magnetic Confinement Fusion|Time|September 18th (Thursday), 9:30-11:30 a.m.|Venue|Lecture Hall of CAFA Art Museum |Speaker|Li Jiangang(Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chief Scientist of the Energy Research Institute) Scan the QR Code to Reserve Limited Spots AvailableVisitors can enter the campus with a reservation recordCAFA faculty, staff and students do not need to make a reservationOn the Grand Opening of the Exhibition "Energy and Civilization-Science & Art · Fusion Future"，We are honored to specially invite Academician Li Jiangang — a leader in China's nuclear fusion field and a core scientist who has witnessed and advanced China's magnetic confinement fusion endeavor from a follower to a pacesetter — to deliver a keynote lecture titled "Holding Up the Sun of Tomorrow — The Current Development and Future Outlook of Magnetic Confinement Fusion".This lecture will start with an introduction to humanity's utilization of energy and highlight the advantages of fusion energy as a new energy source. Combining his personal experiences, Academician Li will recount the history of China's independent design and construction of magnetic confinement tokamak devices. He will also elaborate on China's three-step strategy for nuclear fusion development, expound on the diverse applications of controlled nuclear fusion beyond power generation, and share insights into the exploration of integrating science and art. Chinese scientists have left an indelible mark of China's contributions on the global advancement of fusion research.After the lecture, Academician Li Jiangang will reserve a Q&A session to answer questions from the audience on-site. We look forward to your participation! Speaker Li JiangangMember of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chief Scientist of the Energy Research Institute, Researcher at the Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP), Convener of the National Expert Committee on Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy, Council Member of the ITER Organization, and Doctoral Supervisor.He has long been engaged in fusion research, presided over national large-scale scientific engineering projects to overcome a series of technical bottlenecks, and built a number of internationally advanced engineering experimental systems. He has taken charge of the engineering and technological development as well as scientific experiments of fusion devices at the Institute of Plasma Physics. In the fields of design, key technology development, engineering construction, system integration, and scientific research of superconducting tokamak engineering systems, he has solved a series of technical problems and achieved a number of major outcomes.He participated in and presided over the construction and operation of the HT-M, HT-7, and EAST devices; took part in leading the design and construction of six subsystems out of the ten systems of the EAST device; and presided over the EAST auxiliary heating system project, which was completed with high quality and ahead of schedule. This project led to the establishment of a world-leading steady-state lower hybrid current drive system and an internationally advanced neutral beam injection heating system. He is in charge of conducting high-performance steady-state tokamak experiments and has solved many important scientific and technological issues. He has actively initiated and promoted China's participation in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project, and taken charge of the implementation of major engineering procurement packages of the Institute of Plasma Physics, making significant contributions to fusion research in China and around the world.He has successively won 2 First Prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, 1 Anhui Provincial Major Scientific and Technological Achievement Award, 2 First Prizes of Anhui Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, and 1 Second Prize of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Science and Technology Progress Award. He is also among the first recipients of the "National High-Level Talent Special Support Program" (also known as the "Ten-Thousand Talents Program") for leading talents, and a winner of many other honors including the Outstanding Professional and Technical Talent Award jointly issued by four national ministries and commissions, the Asian Achievement Award of the Global Chinese Physicists Association, and the Helmholtz International Cooperation Award. As a lead author, he has published 152 papers (including 135 SCI-indexed papers), among which 119 papers have been cited 1,334 times. He has also authored 2 monographs, obtained 8 invention patents, and delivered more than 30 invited reports at international conferences. About the Exhibition Energy and Civilization — Science & Art·Fusion FutureExhibition Venue 1st Floor Gallery, Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition Period September 14, 2025 - October 12, 2025 Opening Time 10:00 a.m., September 14, 2025 Opening Venue Academic Lecture Hall, CAFA Art Museum OrganizersCentral Academy of Fine ArtsEnergy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science CenterPeople's Government of Hefei MunicipalityUndertakersArt Museum of the Central Academy of Fine ArtsScience and Art Joint Laboratory, Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science CenterBig Sun (Hefei) Culture and Technology Co., Ltd.Co-organizersInstitute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of SciencesSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of ChinaScience Popularization ChinaDepartment of Sculpture, Central Academy of Fine ArtsSchool of Experimental Art and Technological Art, Central Academy of Fine ArtsSchool of Design, Central Academy of Fine ArtsSchool of Urban Design, Central Academy of Fine ArtsOffice of Scientific Research, Central Academy of Fine ArtsInstitute of Technological Art, Central Academy of Fine ArtsSchool of Design and Art, Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Future Design, Beijing Normal UniversityProfessional Committee of Science Popularization and Cultural Industry, China Association for Science and Technology PressKey Laboratory of Industrial Manufacturing Art Innovation Design, Ministry of Industry and Information TechnologySupporting OrganizationsBeijing International Design WeekBeijing ByteDance Network Technology Co., Ltd.Epson Lighting Research InstituteShenzhen Shiju Guangxu Electronics Co., Ltd.Beijing Yuanlichen Superconducting Technology Co., Ltd.Jimu LaboratoryTianyu ARTECHAnhui Benlun Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Hegu Gongchuang Technology Co., Ltd.Chief Editor / He YishaEditor / Du Yinzhu
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: CAFAM展览预告 | “雄歌一曲献中华——许幸之艺术成就回顾展”即将启幕

2025-09-16

百年辉煌·中央美术学院艺术名家雄歌一曲献中华——许幸之艺术成就回顾展展览时间：2025年9月18日—10月19日展览地点：中央美术学院美术馆3层B展厅开幕时间：2025年9月18日14:30开幕地点：中央美术学院美术馆报告厅主办单位：中国美术家协会中央美术学院承办单位：中央美术学院党委宣传部中央美术学院校史研究中心中央美术学院美术馆中央美术学院人文学院中央美术学院油画系支持单位：中国人民抗日战争纪念馆中国电影家协会中国电影博物馆2025年9月3日，是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年纪念日，“九一八事变”94周年纪念日也即将到来。在这个对历史深沉回望的9月里，由中国美术家协会和中央美术学院联合主办的“雄歌一曲献中华——许幸之艺术成就回顾展”即将于9月18日在中央美术学院美术馆启幕。艺术家许幸之1935年导演的影片《风云儿女》正是以“九一八事变”为创作背景和叙事起点，以电影为载体，抒发了对日本侵略者的痛恨和对国家命运的担忧，同时也展现了中国人民不屈不挠的抗日精神。它的主题曲——由田汉作词、聂耳作曲的《义勇军进行曲》更是激励着无数中华儿女投身到抗日救亡的伟大事业中，并最终成为中华人民共和国国歌。1935年许幸之导演的抗日救亡故事片《风云儿女》初次上映之后，直到1980年代初期，才又在全国重新上映。图为1980年代复映时的海报1935年2月，许幸之导演电影《风云儿女》现场照片，金石声摄影1935年上海百代唱片公司出品的《义勇军进行曲》原版唱片，只有聂耳作曲的署名，由袁牧之、顾梦鹤等七名男演员演唱许幸之（1904—1991）是我国著名的艺术家、美术史论家、艺术教育家、影剧编导、左翼美术运动先驱、文艺战士、中国美术家协会理事、中央美术学院教授。在20世纪中国艺术变革的激流中，许幸之如同一枚多棱镜，将时代的光谱折射出斑斓的维度。他左手执调色盘解剖时代肌理，右手持摄影机记录民族心跳，以戏剧舞台为思想战场，用文学笔锋刺破精神迷雾。这位左翼文化运动的旗手，在美术、电影、戏剧、文学四重维度上裂变出惊人的创造力，更以文艺理论家和艺术教育家的身份将革命火种播撒进新中国的土壤。本项目是中央美术学院“百年辉煌·艺术名家”系列展览之一，作为迄今为止规模最大、内容最全面的许幸之艺术成就回顾展，本次展览将展出许幸之代表作品及珍贵文献400余件（组），许多为首次展现，将全方位、多维度、深层次地呈现他在绘画、美术史、文学、电影、戏剧等多个领域的卓越成就。邀您一同走进这位20世纪跨界大师的精神世界。通过这些珍贵的展品，感受许幸之永不停息的艺术探索，体悟中国现代艺术发展的精神脉络。1935年１月，许幸之在上海电通影片公司，导演了中国最早的抗日题材故事片《风云儿女》，其电影主题曲《义勇军进行曲》，现已成为中华人民共和国国歌1939年7月底，导演许幸之与饰演阿Q的演员王竹友合影1957年4月，许幸之带领美术理论研究室青年教师们，赴山西大同云岗石窟考察 1978年9月，许幸之在家中创作油画《水晶世界进行曲》与此同时，本次展览的系列活动将于9月18日、19日陆续举办，欢迎您的关注与参与。01许幸之先生铜像揭幕仪式时间：2025年9月18日下午地点：中央美术学院石膏馆西侧02许幸之艺术成就学术研讨会时间：2025年9月19日9:00—18:00地点：中央美术学院5号楼电教报告厅03电影《风云儿女》展映时间：2025年9月19日18:30—20:00地点：中央美术学院美术馆报告厅《晚步——东京街景》 1926年布面油彩 33.5×45.5cm 私人收藏《银色协奏曲》 1962年布面油彩 62.0×76.0cm 私人收藏《油站朝晖》 1962年板面油彩 44.2×61.8cm 中央美术学院美术馆藏《红灯柿》 1978年板面油彩 30.2×40.0cm 中国美术馆藏《水晶世界进行曲》 1977年板面油彩直径127.3cm 中央美术学院美术馆藏许幸之先生是一位从青年时代起就献身人民大众解放事业的革命者，也是一位多才多艺的艺术家。他是一位杰出的画家、诗人、戏剧电影编导、艺术史论家，是一位关注民族命运和国家前途、爱护青年的社会活动家和艺术教育家。他在我国现代美术史上，占有独特的地位。他最早在绘画领域崭露头角而跻身二三十年代文坛，稍后在戏剧、电影等方面作出重要贡献，最后又回到画坛，在美术领域结束自己的艺术生涯。他和绘画创作、美术教育有着不解的缘分。虽然，他在影剧事业上的成就，如作为影片《风云儿女》（由田汉编剧）的导演和作为《铁蹄下的歌女》（由聂耳作曲）的词作者，已使他的名字无愧地载入我国现代文艺史册，但是他在美术领域里的功绩和成就，同样不可忽视、不可埋没。这不仅是因为他在 30 年代曾担任过中国左翼美术家联盟主席，是一位忠诚的左翼文艺战士，在当时的革命美术运动中起过先锋作用，而且还因为他是一位颇有天赋和创造才能的绘画家。他的绘画创造成果是我国现代美术史上一笔宝贵的财富。——邵大箴 1995年10月30日
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: The Wonderful World Of Fusion Between Nuclear Fusion And Art | The Grand Launch Of The 2025 "Energy And Civilization" Event

2025-09-15

Exhibition SiteToday, as the energy revolution and cultural innovation intersect, science exhibitions are confronted with multiple challenges, such as the obscurity of professional knowledge and the fragmentation of disciplinary boundaries. These factors have rendered the mission of science exhibitions far beyond the traditional display of achievements and dissemination of knowledge; instead, they have become platforms for dialogue between science and art and hubs for popular science education accessible to all.On September 14, 2025, the large-scale popular science exhibition "Energy and Civilization – Science & Art Fusion Future" jointly launched by the Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, and the People's Government of Hefei Municipality grandly opened at CAFA Art Museum. As a national popular science education base, this exhibition also serves as the 2025 National Popular Science Month event of CAFA Art Museum.As China's first museum-level science and art exhibition themed on "controllable nuclear fusion", this exhibition brings together top scientists in the field of nuclear fusion and leading figures in the art world. From an interdisciplinary perspective, the exhibition integrates scientific achievements with contemporary artistic expression methods. Its display approach not only achieves mutual inspiration between science and art, but also enables audiences to intuitively perceive the infinite potential of energy through immersive experiences, stimulating people's imagination and reflection on the future energy era.Exhibition SiteThe guests attending the opening ceremony are as follows: Lü Pinjing, Vice President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts; Wu Qiang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Disciplinary Inspection Commission; Pan Chenghui, Assistant President; Hu Haomin, Executive Vice President of the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center; Yan Xiaohong, Deputy Director of the China International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Execution Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Zhou Jianqiang, Vice Chairman of the China Society for Science and Technology Journalism; Wang Xiaoming, Honorary Chairman of the Yangtze River Delta Science Popularization Venue Alliance, Standing Deputy Director of the Learning, Culture and History Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Executive Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Science Popularization Education Development Foundation; Tong Zhihua, Deputy Director of the Science Popularization Department of the Beijing Association for Science and Technology; Wang Yudong, Chairman of Beijing International Design Week Co., Ltd.; He Dan, Vice Chairman of the Beijing Association for Science and Technology Education and former Director of the Beijing Science and Technology Center; He Xiaowei, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Design and Art of Beijing Institute of Technology; Zhang Kai, Founder of GRT Jiajia Capital; Zhang Xiaomin, Chairman and General Manager of Beijing Ziwei Yutong Technology Co., Ltd.; Wu Zheng, Founder of the Science and Art Joint Laboratory of the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center and Chief Planner of the exhibition; Zhang Zhaohong, Chief Curator of this exhibition and Teacher of the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. In addition, there are representatives from a number of science and technology-related institutions and enterprises that care about and support this exhibition, relevant persons in charge of the hosting, undertaking and co-organizing units, as well as persons in charge from various departments and administrative offices of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Jin Jun, Director of CAFA Art Museum, served as the host of the opening ceremony.Group Photo of the Guests01 2025.09.14-10.12Opening Message: Break Down Disciplinary Barriers，and Build Bridges Between Science and the PublicSpeech by Lü Pinjing, Vice President of the Central Academy of Fine ArtsLü Pinjing, Vice President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, stated that energy is the cornerstone of the survival and development of human civilization. From the passing down of fire to nuclear fusion, every energy revolution has profoundly reshaped the relationship between human society and the natural world. Art, as a core way for humans to perceive and express, has always interacted with and illuminated scientific exploration and technological innovation. With the theme of "Energy and Civilization", this exhibition directly addresses this proposition of the times. Through the in-depth integration of art and technology, it inspires people to engage in creative thinking about the future forms of energy, paths of civilization, and ecological responsibilities. In recent years, the Central Academy of Fine Arts has continuously made disciplinary arrangements and invested resources in the field of tech art, enabling art to empower technological innovation and guiding industrial transformation with aesthetics, thus making art an important driving force for social innovation and the shaping of future civilizational forms. The Academy has always firmly believed that the integration of art and technology is a crucial direction for contemporary cultural innovation and the expansion of humanistic spirit. This exhibition is a vivid practice of this concept: it transforms invisible energy into perceptible visual experiences, and achieves unity between the rational thinking of science and the perceptual creation of art through their resonance at the same frequency.Speech by Hu Haomin, Executive Vice President of the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science CenterHu Haomin, Executive Vice President of the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, noted that the Institute was jointly initiated by the People's Government of Anhui Province and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). With the positioning of "Three Bases and One Repository", it is committed to building a "national team" in the field of future energy technologies such as controllable nuclear fusion, so as to make due contributions to the energy technology revolution. When referring to the concept of "two wings of scientific and technological innovation and popular science" proposed at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, he mentioned that scientists and artists had jointly established a Science and Art Joint Laboratory and successfully organized and hosted two Science and Art Weeks. Coinciding with the first National Popular Science Month, this exhibition has seen the Science and Art Joint Laboratory transform abstract scientific concepts into tangible and perceptible experiences. It has infused an artistic cultural expression into the "major national asset" that is the controllable nuclear fusion device, and provided a new paradigm for telling China's scientific stories. He expressed the hope that through this form of expression featuring in-depth integration of science and art, more ideological inspiration could be brought to everyone, the innovative potential of scientific researchers could be further stimulated, and more and greater strength could be accumulated for lighting up the first lamp of fusion energy in China in the future.Speech by Zhang Zhaohong, Representative of the Curatorial Team and Teacher of the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine ArtsFinally, Zhang Zhaohong, representative of the curatorial team and teacher of the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, shared the story of interdisciplinary collaboration behind the exhibition's preparation: "It took us nearly a year from the initial preparation stage to the final launch of the exhibition. The scientist team brought Tokamak device drawings and fusion principle models, and communicated repeatedly with artists on 'how to turn formulas into visual images'. The exhibition theme consists of two parts: the first is 'Possessing the Ability to Create a Sun', which takes controllable nuclear fusion as its scientific foundation, clarifies that it can fundamentally change the course of human civilization, and endows the exhibition with depth; the second is 'What Will Our Lives Be Like When Controllable Nuclear Fusion Is Realized and Electricity Costs Drop to One Fen?', which corresponds to popular science and science fiction, and provides the exhibition with breadth. In addition, the only digital content in the exhibition focuses on 100 scientific fantasies – these are sci-fi works created with the integration of AI technology and the participation of many children. This exhibition aims to arouse infinite imagination about the future in every audience through the presentation method that integrates science and art."Jin Jun, Director of CAFA Art Museum，act as the host of the opening ceremonyOn-Site Visit02 2025.09.14-10.12Three Dimensions Combined with Scientific Installations: Making Science Perceivable and ComprehensibleThe exhibition focuses on the evolution of energy technologies and the advancement of civilization, particularly the breakthrough progress in controllable nuclear fusion technology. By constructing a knowledge framework from three dimensions—history, science, and art—it comprehensively demonstrates the integration of nuclear fusion scientific principles and artistic expression. With a number of installation works as the core carriers, the exhibition breaks down the disciplinary boundaries between science and art, transforms abstract nuclear fusion principles into perceivable sensory experiences, and guides audiences to deeply reflect on the relationship between humanity and energy.Installation "Lightning": A "Light and Shadow Manifesto" in Dialogue with Ultimate Energy ▏The installation "Lightning" carries forward the design concept of Nikola Tesla's coils from the late 19th century. It is not only a tribute to the great invention of this scientific pioneer, but also connects the past, present, and future of energy exploration. Through the collision of intense sounds and alternating light and shadow, the work not only intuitively presents the ultra-high temperature environment required for nuclear fusion reactions, but also uses visualized and auditory language to metaphorize the deep-seated power of nature—much like the energy form of nuclear fusion in the universe. This allows the audience to engage in a philosophical dialogue with the "human dream of ultimate energy" amid a stunning sensory experience.Device Discharge Performance ScheduleDaily (on opening days): 17:00-17:05, 17:30-17:35Every Friday and Saturday: 19:00-19:05, 19:30-19:35 *The performance will be suspended in case of rainy weather or other special weather conditions.*During the device performance, there will be strong light and loud sound. Please take safety precautions. Elderly people, children, pregnant women, and those with pacemakers are requested to watch under the guidance of staff. Do not enter the sunken plaza.▏Installation "Sea": The "Energy Future" in 50 Tons of SeawaterInstallation "Sea" uses 50 tons of artificial seawater to vividly present a future vision of converting seawater into energy. It highlights the enormous potential of controllable nuclear fusion and demonstrates its value as an ideal ultimate energy source.Installation "Artificial Sun": "Energy Replication" in Optical Fibers|"Artificial Sun" uses optical fiber equipment to channel outdoor sunlight into the art museum, then through concentrated light projection, creates a 5-meter-diameter "artificial sun". This not only reproduces the energy form of sunlight, but also echoes the seawater scene in the exhibition hall, helping the audience intuitively understand the enormous potential of nuclear fusion energy. These interactive installations break the traditional exhibition format of popular science, build a scientific and artistic space that is "visible, audible, and perceptible", and enable the audience to shift from "passive reception" to "active exploration".03 2025.09.14-10.12Scientific Cultural Relics: Witnessing the Development Course of Nuclear FusionThe exhibition also features a special display of several nuclear fusion scientific cultural relics, showcasing the precision and mysteries of the physical world. From China's earliest Tokamak device KT-5 to the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), these physical objects and models record the key historical milestones of China's nuclear fusion research. Since the 1960s, China has launched research on magnetic confinement fusion, with the Tokamak becoming the main research path.These cultural relics not only showcase China's important achievements in the field of nuclear fusion, but also demonstrate how nuclear fusion research has driven the development of global energy science and technology. Through these precious cultural relics, the exhibition presents China's leading position in the research field of controllable nuclear fusion and highlights the profound significance of nuclear fusion research.04 2025.09.14-10.12To help audiences better understand nuclear fusion, the exhibition has also specially designed a number of interactive sessions. For example, through the "Nuclear Fusion Principle Checkpoint Game", audiences can personally operate virtual particle collisions and generate fusion reaction data in real time; meanwhile, the "Seawater Energy Conversion" device helps audiences understand the physical conversion process from seawater to nuclear energy by simulating seawater flow. These interactive sessions not only enhance the ppeal and engagement of science,but also allow audiences to better grasp the basic principles of nuclear fusion through personal experience.Among them, Fusion Droplets · Decoding Civilization (Seawater Card) is a participatory popular science activity: every participant is a transmitter of civilization's energy. Through the process of extracting seawater → activating the content of documents → piecing together the "Energy Civilization Code Wall", children can personally experience the technological miracle of "from a single drop of seawater to infinite energy".05 2025.09.14-10.12Thematic Forum: Energy and Civilization——Science & Art · Fusing the FutureOn the opening day of the exhibition, a thematic forum titled "Energy and Civilization — Science & Art · Fusing the Future" was held simultaneously. The forum invited experts from multiple fields including energy, art, science popularization, and science fiction to conduct in-depth discussions on interdisciplinary topics.•Roundtable 1: Energy · Electricity · Sci-Fi: The Leading Power in the Narrative of Future Civilization• Roundtable 2: Science · Public Education · Communication: The New Wave of Popular Science Education in China• Roundtable 3: Science · Art · Resonance: When Humanity Possesses the Ability to Create Stars06 2025.09.14-10.12Lecture Preview: Li Jiangang – Holding Up the Sun of Tomorrow: Current Status and Future Outlook of Magnetic Confinement FusionFrom 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 18th, we are honored to invite Academician Li Jiangang — a leader in China's nuclear fusion field and a core scientist who has witnessed and driven China's magnetic confinement fusion industry from "catching up" to "leading" — to deliver a keynote lecture titled "Holding Up the Sun of Tomorrow: Current Status and Future Outlook of Magnetic Confinement Fusion". Starting with an introduction to humanity's energy utilization, this lecture will highlight the advantages of fusion energy as a new energy source. Combining his personal experiences, Academician Li will recount the history of China's independent design and construction of magnetic confinement tokamak devices. He will also elaborate on China's "three-step" strategy for nuclear fusion development, explore the diverse applications of controlled nuclear fusion beyond power generation, and share insights into the integration of science and art. Through these efforts, Chinese scientists have left an indelible mark of China's contributions on the global advancement of fusion technology.Scan the QR code to register. Seats are limitedAudience members may enter the campus with a registration recordCAFA faculty, staff and students do not need to registerThis exhibition has been included in the series of events for the 2025 National Science Popularization Month. It is planned to tour across the country in cities such as Beijing, Hefei, and Shenzhen, promoting the cross-regional dissemination of the concept of energy science and art. In addition, the exhibition will further advance popular science formats including "Science and Art Workshops in Schools" and "Themed Online Classes", expand interactions with young people, and enable cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge (such as nuclear fusion) to reach the public in a more vivid way.The exhibition will run until October 12, 2025. Visitors from all walks of life are welcome to attend and witness the dazzling sparks generated by the collision of science and art!Energy and Civilization – Science & Art · Fusion FutureExhibition Venue: 1st Floor Gallery, CAFA Art MuseumExhibition Duration: September 14, 2025 – October 12, 2025Exhibition Team:Academic Advisors: Lin Mao, Li JiangangInvited Directors: Qiu Zhijie, Hu HaominChief Coordinator: Pan ChenghuiAdministrative Coordinators: Wu Yajuan, Wang ShuChief Curators: Wu Zheng, Kong DefengExhibition Directors: Jin Jun, Han WenchaoExhibition Planners: Gao Gao, Hai JunCuratorial Team: Zhang Zhaohong, Shen Xingyi, Su Lei, Shen Cong, Chen Yu, Qu Chengming, He QiuyanExecutive Curators: Cai Miaomiao, Liu Xiangqi, Zhou You, Hu Yiwei, Wu Yingqi, Zhu Zixiu, Wu Zhendong, Hu ManluExhibition Coordinators: Wang Jing, Liu XiyanVisual Design: Gong Yi, Wang GengyuVideo Design: Liu Jian, He ChenxuanInstallation Design: Li Peng, Ding Haobin, Xu Guangxin, Meng Xiangzhong, Chen Zhang, Wei Zi'an, Wang Chaoqun, Xu Hongyun, Xiang Nianwen, Lü Zengwei, Li Chunhua, Chen Zhiwei, Wang Shulai, Liu Zhongbao, Xue FengPromotion Design: Ding Guanmeng, Zhang LumingPerformance Design: Hou Baihui, Li Xueying, Kong Xiangyu, Yang Shuting, Ye XiangLiterature Compilation: Wang Jiahu, Jia Xianjing, Ma Jiayi, Ma Chuxin, Zhao YuhanDesign Coordinator: Ji YujieExhibition Management: Su Shicun, Jing Peng, Lü ZhifaMedia Promotion: He Yisha, Wu Jing, He Yifei, Du Yinzhu, Ding YiPublic Education: Xiao Baozhen, Geng Jinghua, Wang Jun, Yao Yiqun, Liang Wen, Xi HuaweiDevelopment & Promotion: Sun Wei, Yi Yi, Jin Jianru, Kou Lei, Liu XinglingFinance & Administration: Yang Liu, Men JingAdministrative Support: Jiang Siyu, Yue Junyao, Zhang Qian, Guo Xu, Chen XiaohuaOrganizersCentral Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science CenterPeople’s Government of Hefei MunicipalityUndertakersArt Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA Art Museum)Joint Laboratory of Science and Art, Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science CenterBig Sun (Hefei) Culture & Technology Co., Ltd.Co-organizersInstitute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)Science Popularization ChinaDepartment of Sculpture, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)School of Experimental Art and Technology-based Art, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)School of Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)School of Urban Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)Office of Scientific Research, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)Institute of Technology-based Art, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)School of Design and Art, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)School of Future Design, Beijing Normal University (BNU)Professional Committee of Science Popularization and Cultural Industry, China Society for Science and Technology JournalismKey Laboratory of Industrial Manufacturing Art Innovation Design, Ministry of Industry and Information TechnologySupporting OrganizationsBeijing International Design WeekEpson Lighting Research InstituteShenzhen Seegle Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.Beijing Yuanlichen Superconducting Technology Co., Ltd.Jimu LaboratoryTianyu ARTECHAnhui Benlun Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Hegucoguang Technology Co., Ltd.Chief Editor / He YishaAssociate Editors / Du Yinzhu, Ding GuanmengOn-site Photographs / He Yifei, Xu Yun
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Event participants will participate in the event under the guidance of museum staff and event leaders or instructors and must correctly use the painting tools, materials, equipment, and/or facilities provided for the event. If a participant causes injury or harm to him/herself or others while using the painting tools, materials, equipment, and/or facilities, or causes the damage or destruction of the tools, materials, equipment, and/or facilities, the event participant must undertake all related liability and provide compensation for the financial losses. Persons not involved in the accident and the museum do not undertake any liability for personal accidents.

CAFA Art Museum Portraiture Rights Licensing Agreement

According to The Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China, The General Principles of the Civil Law of the People’s Republic of China, and The Provisional Opinions of the Supreme People’s Court on Some Issues Related to the Full Implementation of the General Principles of the Civil Law of the People’s Republic of China, and upon friendly negotiation, Party A and Party B have arrived at the following agreement regarding the use of works bearing Party A’s image in order to clarify the rights and obligations of the portrait licenser (Party A) and the user (Party B):

I. General Provisions

(1) Party A is the portraiture rights holder in this agreement. Party A voluntarily licenses its portraiture rights to Party B for the purposes stipulated in this agreement and permitted by law.

(2) Party B (CAFA Art Museum) is a specialized, international modern art museum. CAFA Art Museum keeps pace with the times, and works to create an open, free, and academic space and atmosphere for positive interaction with groups, corporations, institutions, artists, and visitors. With CAFA’s academic research as a foundation, the museum plans multi-disciplinary exhibitions, conferences, and public education events with participants from around the world, providing a platform for exchange, learning, and exhibition for CAFA’s students and instructors, artists from around the world, and the general public. As a public institution, the primary purposes of CAFA Art Museum’s public education events are academic and beneficial to society.

(3) Party B will photograph all CAFA Public Education Department events for Party A.

II. Content, Forms of Use, and Geographical Scope of Use

(1) Content. The content of images taken by Party B bearing Party A’s likeness include: ① CAFA Art Museum ② CAFA campus ③ All events planned or executed by the CAFAM Public Education Department.

(2) Forms of Use. For use in CAFA’s publications, products with CDs, and promotional materials.

(3) Geographical Scope of Use

The applicable geographic scope is global.

The media in which the portraiture may be used encompasses any media that does not infringe upon Party A’s portraiture rights (e.g., magazines and the internet).

III. Term of Portraiture Rights Use

Use in perpetuity.

IV. Licensing Fees

The fees for images bearing Party A’s likeness will be undertaken by Party B.

After completion, Party B does not need to pay any fees to Party A for images bearing Party A’s likeness.

Additional Terms

(1) All matters not discussed in this agreement shall be resolved through friendly negotiation between both parties. Both parties may then sign a supplementary agreement, provided it does not violate any laws or regulations.

(2) This agreement comes into effect on the date that it is signed (sealed) and the relevant boxes are selected by Party A and Party B.

(3) This agreement exists in paper and electronic forms. The paper form is made in duplicate, with Party A and Party B each retaining one copy with the same legal efficacy.

Event participants implicitly accept and undertake all the obligations stated in this agreement. Those who do not consent will be seen as abandoning the right to participate in this event. Before participating in this event, please speak to your family members to obtain their consent and inform them of this disclaimer. After participants sign/check the required box, participants and their families will be seen as having read and agreed to these terms.

I have carefully read and agree to the above provisions.

Group Visit Agreement
and Statement

CAFA Art Museum Publication Authorization Agreement

CAFA Art Museum Event Safety Disclaimer

Article I

Article II

Article III

Event participants should be adults (people 18 years or older with full civil legal capacity). Underage persons must be accompanied by an adult.

Article IV

Article V

Article VI

CAFA Art Museum Portraiture Rights Licensing Agreement

I. General Provisions

(1) Party A is the portraiture rights holder in this agreement. Party A voluntarily licenses its portraiture rights to Party B for the purposes stipulated in this agreement and permitted by law.

(3) Party B will photograph all CAFA Public Education Department events for Party A.

II. Content, Forms of Use, and Geographical Scope of Use

(2) Forms of Use. For use in CAFA’s publications, products with CDs, and promotional materials.

(3) Geographical Scope of Use

The applicable geographic scope is global.

The media in which the portraiture may be used encompasses any media that does not infringe upon Party A’s portraiture rights (e.g., magazines and the internet).

III. Term of Portraiture Rights Use

Use in perpetuity.

IV. Licensing Fees

The fees for images bearing Party A’s likeness will be undertaken by Party B.

After completion, Party B does not need to pay any fees to Party A for images bearing Party A’s likeness.

Additional Terms

(2) This agreement comes into effect on the date that it is signed (sealed) and the relevant boxes are selected by Party A and Party B.

(3) This agreement exists in paper and electronic forms. The paper form is made in duplicate, with Party A and Party B each retaining one copy with the same legal efficacy.

I have carefully read and agree to the above provisions.

Group Visit Agreement
and Statement

CAFA Art Museum Publication Authorization Agreement

CAFA Art Museum Event Safety Disclaimer

Article I

Article II

Article III

Event participants should be adults (people 18 years or older with full civil legal capacity). Underage persons must be accompanied by an adult.

Article IV

Article V

Article VI

CAFA Art Museum Portraiture Rights Licensing Agreement

I. General Provisions

(1) Party A is the portraiture rights holder in this agreement. Party A voluntarily licenses its portraiture rights to Party B for the purposes stipulated in this agreement and permitted by law.

(3) Party B will photograph all CAFA Public Education Department events for Party A.

II. Content, Forms of Use, and Geographical Scope of Use

(2) Forms of Use. For use in CAFA’s publications, products with CDs, and promotional materials.

(3) Geographical Scope of Use

The applicable geographic scope is global.

The media in which the portraiture may be used encompasses any media that does not infringe upon Party A’s portraiture rights (e.g., magazines and the internet).

III. Term of Portraiture Rights Use

Use in perpetuity.

IV. Licensing Fees

The fees for images bearing Party A’s likeness will be undertaken by Party B.

After completion, Party B does not need to pay any fees to Party A for images bearing Party A’s likeness.

Additional Terms

(2) This agreement comes into effect on the date that it is signed (sealed) and the relevant boxes are selected by Party A and Party B.

(3) This agreement exists in paper and electronic forms. The paper form is made in duplicate, with Party A and Party B each retaining one copy with the same legal efficacy.

I have carefully read and agree to the above provisions.