The splendors of the Sun and the Moon shine at the Jiushi Art Museum in Shanghai

“Splendors of the Sun and Moon” is on display at the Jiushi Art Museum in Shanghai.

Organized by Fudan University’s School of Philosophy and the Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum, the exhibition is part of a series of events at the 23rd Shanghai International Art Festival.

Divided into three chapters – Heaven, Earth and Man – the exhibition features 70 works of art created by 60 renowned artists, including Paul Cézanne, Kaiser Kohler Huichol, Giorgio Morandi, Balthus, Chu Teh-chun and Zao Wou-ki.

“The Splendors of the Sun and the Moon” was first held at the Fondazione Querini Stampalia Museum in Venice in 2018. It was later shown at Useless Space in Shanghai in 2020. It is now in its third public presentation.

The exhibition space is intentionally designed in shades of black, white and gray, which guides visitors to reflect on the interrelationship between the universe, nature and humanity under the collision and fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies.

“Black, the king of all colors, symbolized the sky in ancient times. White represents light, the essence that fills all things, symbolizing indestructible vitality. Black and white, as complementary forces of nature, form the cosmic world that unifies all things. , manifested in the philosophy of the East that connects heaven and earth,” said Tong Yanrunan, curator of the exhibition.

“Heaven” represents natural forces and cosmic order, Tong said. “Earth” represents the material world and living environment, while “Man” serves as both observer and participant. “Together, these elements intertwine and evoke an emotional world for viewers,” said Tong.

For example, in the first chapter of “Earth”, the grass, trees, mountains and rivers and all natural things become the main characters of the artists, who, through delicate movements or unique perspectives, show the beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between people. and nature. In “Man”, the artists focus on the complexity of human society, exploring the complex relationship between man and the inner side, between man and nature, man and society. Using various artistic perspectives and techniques, artists have integrated the grand themes of the universe, nature and life into their works, reflecting mankind’s desire for beautiful things and deep thoughts towards the future.

Tong said, “Sunrise and moonset are the passage of time. The sun and moon, together with yin and yangform the most fundamental opposites in the universe. For artists, creating art is a pathway to this connection, through which one unites with the sun and moon, revealing the light of life. Life itself is the manifestation of human splendors in the vast cosmos.”

If you go

Date: Until February 12, 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)

Address: 6/F, 27 Zhongshan Rd E1

Admission: 68 yuan ($9.53)