An exhibition featuring Hungarian contemporary art has OPENED at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing. With representative works of abstract, geometric, and constructivist art, the exhibition takes visitors on an artistic, educational journey.

99 paintings and 23 sculptures. Many of these Hungarian art pieces were created from the late 20th century to the early 21st century.

They cover various art schools and styles, including pop art, expressionism, abstractionism and realism. And contemporary art landscapes are portrayed in a comprehensive way as well. Glass art works are also on display.

MATE PESTI HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "The glass art is very unique in Hungary and Europe. The Hungarian glass artists are known worldwide and have won international recognition. China also has a tradition of glass art, so we're confident that the Hungarian glass art will be welcomed and loved by Chinese people."

The exhibition features a large number of works centering the themes of Kodaly Zoltan, a Hungarian musician, composer, music educator and scholar. This exhibition is considered to be an important cultural exchange between China and Hungary.

WU WEISHAN DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ART MUSEUM OF CHINA "In spite of a distance of thousands of miles between China and Hungary, the two countries both boast a profound history and even share a great many similarities in culture. The 'Hungarian Contemporary Art Exhibition' serves as an important program to promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, and presents a good opportunity for the Chinese audience to learn more about contemporary Hungarian art."

MATE PESTI HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "I'm very proud to say that the people to people relations between China and Hungary is flourishing, especially in the field of modern art. The distance in geography and the difference in language will not be a problem."

It is said that art is a universal language and bridges cultures. And no doubt, this exhibition will be an eye-opener for many Chinese who want to know more about Hungarian history and culture.