Paintings, sculptures on show to mark China-Belarus ties

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As 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Belarus, an oil painting exhibition featuring masterpieces from Belarusian artists has opened at the National Art Museum of China, aiming to enhance cultural and artistic ties between China and Belarus.

The exhibition features well-known Belarusian artists, including Repin, Levitan and Makovsky. All the 57 pieces, spanning from the 19th century to the 20th century, are classic works from the National Art Museum of Belarus.

Portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes from artists of different generations and different artistic traditions and styles create a holistic picture of the development of the Belarusian art school.

A painting on display at the National Art Museum of China. /CGTN Photo

"This exhibition is designed to introduce remarkable canvases by the outstanding masters of Russian and Belarusian arts to Chinese people. And to show the features and creativity of Belarusian art, as well as the continuity of the great traditions and national originality of Belarusian culture," said Uladzimir Prakaptsou, General Director of the National Art Museum of Belarus.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between China and Belarus. As one of the cultural programs in celebration of the occasion, the exhibition aims to help Chinese people learn more about Belarusian art and culture and enhance cultural and artistic ties between the two nations.

A painting on display at the National Art Museum of China. /CGTN Photo

"For two years, the National Art Museum of China has been closely cooperating with the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. This exhibition is the first result of the mutual work. It gives Chinese people the opportunity to appreciate the classical works of Russian art and modern Belarus landmark artworks," said Wu Weishan, director of the National Museum of China.

"We are happy to witness the historical event of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Belarus and China, and we are happy to share our artworks with Chinese people. I hope more people can come to see these beautiful pictures," said Kiryl Rudy, Belarusian Ambassador to China.

A painting on display at the National Art Museum of China. /CGTN Photo

"The Masterpieces of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus” opened on Tuesday and will last until December 17th.

Meanwhile, 53 pieces of works from Belarusian sculptor Sergei Selikhanov are also on display at the National Art Museum of China.

A painting on display at the National Art Museum of China. /CGTN Photo‍

The exhibits include his sculptures of Chinese artists and oil paintings of Chinese landscapes created in the 1950s when he visited the country as a foreign expert. These works will be showcased until October 29th.

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