Co-hosted by the Special Fund for the Protection of Ancient Paintings and Calligraphy at the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, Lanchuan Foundation, Yale Club of Beijing, and Yale Center Beijing

Event Time

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Registration

6:30 pm-7:00 pm

Presentation and Q&A

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Location

Yale Center Beijing 
36th Floor Tower B of IFC Building 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue Chaoyang District, Beijing (Yong'anli Subway Station, Exit C) 

Registration and Fees

Registration
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Ticket: Free for Yale alumni; RMB 30 for regular admission.

*The registration fee for the event is non-refundable. Unless due to a force majeure reason, Yale Center Beijing will not refund any part of the registration fee if a participant fails to attend the event.

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The language of the event will be Chinese.. 

Note: Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Event

Ancient Chinese paintings epitomize traditional Chinese art, literature, and history. Chinese aesthetics possess a distinct historical context and unique characteristics, necessitating the development of an aesthetic system within the framework of Chinese culture. This approach reveals the value and wisdom of Chinese aesthetics, enhancing global understanding of China and its history, and fostering enriched dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations.

The event on June 13 will explore key techniques for appreciating ancient paintings and calligraphy, the distinctive features of Chinese aesthetics, and comparative studies between Chinese and Western art. Additionally, original works from leading domestic and international collectors of ancient paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited, allowing participants to closely observe and appreciate these masterpieces.

The Speaker

Xiaoxing Chu
Founder, Lanchuan Foundation
Founder, Special Fund for the Protection of Ancient Paintings and Calligraphy, China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Xiaoxing Chu is the Founder of the Lanchuan Foundation and the Special Fund for the Protection of Ancient Paintings and Calligraphy under the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation. He is recognized as one of the leading collectors of ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy worldwide, and specializes in studying ancient Chinese paintings, art, and aesthetics.

The Moderator

Alice Fan Hu MA ’12
Deputy Director, Special Fund for the Protection of Ancient Paintings and Calligraphy, China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Fan Hu currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Special Fund for the Protection of Ancient Paintings and Calligraphy at the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation and works at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.