Denver Art Museum Opens Exhibitions Exploring China Through Art
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) presents two exhibitions that explore China through art. The exhibitions Xu Beihong and Threads of Heaven will be on view October 30, 2011, through January 29, 2012.
Xu Beihong: Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting is the first exhibition in the United States to explore the work of the 20th century artist who is widely recognized as the father of modern Chinese painting. This landmark exhibition at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) offers a rare opportunity to see major works by the artist, most of which have never before been on view in North America.
One of the first Chinese artists to study in Europe, Xu integrated Western techniques with traditional styles to create a new, modern style of Chinese painting. The 61 works on view—including ink paintings, oil paintings, drawings, pastels and calligraphy— trace the full arc of Xu’s career, from early landscape paintings and drawings completed during his studies in Europe to portraits of political leaders including Mao Zedong and Mahatma Gandhi and his iconic horse paintings. A special ticket is required, which includes admission to Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China’s Last Dynasty.
Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China’s Last Dynasty, drawn exclusively from the DAM’s collection, presents a glimpse into the latter years of the court and culture of the Qing Dynasty and the final days of empire in China. Dazzling dragon robes, rank badges and accessories, intricately embroidered pockets, shoes for bound feet and jeweled fingernail covers are among the approximately 100 pieces on view. Many of the works have either never before been exhibited or have not been displayed for many years. www.denverartmuseum.org
Image: Xu Beihong, Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, 1947. Oil on canvas. The Xu Beihong Memorial Museum.
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