On March 28, esteemed international artists gathered in Hong Kong for the first U.S.-China Art Dialogue, hosted by the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), in partnership with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art.
The opening remarks were delivered by President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation, James Chau; Vice President of the China People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Shen Xin; and Director and Chief Executive of the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Philip Tinari. Wu Weishan, Director of the National Art Museum of China, also delivered a keynote speech via video.
Additional noteworthy speakers include: Xu Bin, former Vice President of Central Academy of Fine Arts; Noah Horowitz, Art Historian and Art Basel CEO; Alexandra Munroe, Senior Curator and Senior Advisor of Global Arts, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Owen Duffy, Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Asia Society Texas; Huang Xiaofeng, Dean of School of Humanities, Central Academy of Fine Arts; Hang Chunxiao, Deputy Director at the Institute of Fine Arts, Chinese National Academy of Arts; Shang Rong, Vice Dean of the School of Arts, Nanjing University; Daphne King-Yao, Director of Alisan Fine Arts and Chairwoman of Asian Cultural Council; and Allan Warburg, Collector and Owner of The Donum Estate, etc.
The U.S.-China Art Dialogue this year has three panels, during which the artists discussed about the role and significance of art and artists in the current people-to-people exchanges between the United States and China.
Dialogue 1: Academic Discussions in Chinese and American Art: Emerging Trends and Perspectives
Dialogue 2: Shaping the Future of U.S.-China Exchange: The Roles of Artists and Museums
Dialogue 3: Art as a Non-Traditional Catalyst: Interventions and Breakthroughs in Modern U.S.-China Relations
The U.S.-China Art Dialogue is a new initiative that explores the identity of international cultural leaders, injects and accelerates shared understanding, and creates a novels pace for debate and exchange. Through the language of art, this event aims to transcend the barriers created by borders and rivalries. It provides an opportunity to strengthen people-to-people ties and ensure equitable participation in cultural discourse.
The Dialogue this year is hosted in Hong Kong during one of the most important moments for the city with Art Basel and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens being held in the same week. This week demonstrates the compelling power of art and sports and their ability to unify people, and the unique charm of Hong Kong as a cultural center where East meets West.
