Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Thematic Exhibition Series: Wu Guanzhong: Encountering Landscapes

Wu Guanzhong (1919 – 2010) once said that he had been painting Jiangnan on and off throughout his life. However, he always drew inspiration from his surroundings in everyday life and did not limit himself to Jiangnan. For him, Jiangnan was both the starting point and the spiritual homeland of his art, while the world represented a much broader horizon in his artistic career. The exhibition focuses on Wu Guanzhong’s rigorous journey of sketching, 30 years after he returned to China following his studies in France. He once again stepped beyond the borders of his homeland, leaving footprints in over 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and America. The exhibition features sketches, ink and oil paintings by Wu Guanzhong. This selection includes several precious works being shown for the first time after donation, highlighting the beauty of the world beyond his hometown of Jiangnan and illustrating his artistic journey from figurative to abstract art.