Organizer

Shenzhen Guanshanyue Art Museum

Xizang Art Museum

Exhibition Period

September 25th to October 31st, 2025

Exhibition Venue

Central Hall and C Hall of Shenzhen Guanshanyue Art Museum

Inspiration Plateau

The unique natural endowment and cultural texture of Tibet have become a source of inspiration for generations of artists, attracting them to constantly create and explore. In the 1950s and 1960s, and the 1980s, there were two climaxes of Tibetan art creation in the new Chinese art history. Artists went with the times and produced a large number of art works that focused on national unity, production and construction, democratic reform and other themes of the times, or focused on art and aesthetic changes, reflecting major changes and historical events in Xizang's social life, and the pursuit and exploration of different art forms.

It is worth mentioning that many artists are deeply attracted by the unique humanistic spirit, magnificent snow scenery, and profound historical heritage of Tibetan culture. They have been rooted in Tibetan areas for years and devoted their lives to Tibetan themed art creation, leaving behind a large number of works that combine ideological depth and artistic appeal. Some have become classics in the history of modern and contemporary Chinese art, and continue to influence later art creators.

Snowy Field Color Training

The cloth heavy color painting, which began in the 1950s, is a unique kind of painting in Xizang's contemporary art. It is a new style of local modern painting in Xizang, integrating elements such as traditional Tibetan painting Thangka, mural painting and traditional Chinese meticulous heavy color painting, as well as drawing lessons from western realistic painting and modern painting. It not only showcases the rich connotations of Tibetan culture, but also reflects the historical changes of Tibetan society and the innovative spirit of artists.

After several generations of artists' relay inheritance, continuous absorption, integration, and innovation, since entering the 21st century, the themes and expression styles of canvas heavy color painting creation have become richer and more diverse. Significant achievements have also been made in talent cultivation and exhibition exchanges, and it has gained widespread recognition internationally, becoming an important carrier for showcasing Tibetan culture and artistic achievements. It can be said that cloth heavy color painting has become one of the most distinctive art forms in the Xizang Autonomous Region and a very important artistic achievement since the 60th anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region.

Great beauty Xizang

Tibetan themed art continues to develop through the integration of tradition and modernity. In the current Tibetan themed art creation, artists have transcended the reproduction of superficial customs in the exploration of artistic language, and constructed a dialogue channel between tradition and modernity - or extracted Tibetan cultural genes for contemporary reconstruction, endowing them with visual rhythms that conform to modern aesthetics; By delving deeper into the spiritual core of snow culture and incorporating diverse media expressions, the contemporary possibilities of Tibetan themed art have been greatly expanded.

At the same time, rooted in the fresh soil of reality, artists follow the creative orientation of "going deep into life and rooting in the people", and turn their creative perspectives to the changing landscape and emotional world of people's livelihoods in the era. This dual concern for reality and the spirit of the times not only injects fresh vitality into creation, but also promotes Tibetan themed art to break through the inherent paradigm, demonstrating the cultural consciousness of artists to "paint portraits of national life and establish biographies for the development of the times".