On October 24th, French local time, the theme of "Embroidered Wendu and the world's common longitude and latitude" art exhibition was carried out in the Louvre in Paris, France, which opened the prelude to the series of activities of Sino-French cultural exchanges in the 2024 "China Nanjing Week".
On October 24 (local time in France), the Cité de la Splendeur Littéraire: Tisser le Monde Ensemble themed art exhibition took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris, marking the beginning of a series of Sino-French cultural exchanges at the Nanjing Week 2024. Paris, marking the beginning of a series of the Sino-French cultural exchanges at the Nanjing Week 2024.
The First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, visited the Nanjing-themed exhibition, showed great interest in the exquisite handicraft exhibits, and fully affirmed Nanjing's efforts in Sino-French cultural exchanges.
Brigitte Macron, French First Lady, visited the Nanjing-themed exhibition, expressing great interest in the exquisite handcrafted exhibits and affirming Nanjing's efforts in promoting cultural exchanges between China and France. affirming Nanjing's efforts in promoting cultural exchanges between China and France.
That night, the exhibition site was crowded, Nanjing Yunjin Museum precious collection "Yunjin makeup flower dress (replica)", embroidery technology of the total number of stitches up to more than 3 million stitches "Shengjing Oriental" series of high-fashion dress Yunjin, into the spirit of the aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture and contemporary technology and design methods of a new rendition of the "Geji Tingxin" lamps and lanterns installation series and so on. The exhibits attracted a lot of attention.
The exhibition was bustling with visitors that evening. Highlights included the Yunjin Zhuanghua Garment (replica) from the Nanjing Yunjin Museum, the Grand Scenery of the East series of high-fashion Yunjin dresses featuring over three million embroidery stitches, and the uniquely designed lighting. Grand Scenery of the East series of high-fashion Yunjin dresses featuring over three million embroidery stitches, and the uniquely designed lighting installation series that creatively integrates the aesthetic spirit of traditional Chinese culture with contemporary Chinese culture. installation series that creatively integrates the aesthetic spirit of traditional Chinese culture with contemporary design methods.
The exhibition attracted official representatives from many French governments, the Chinese Embassy in France and UNESCO. Many exhibits were unanimously praised by representatives of professional organizations such as the French Federation of Handicrafts, the French Federation of Architecture, and the French Art Trade Union.
The exhibition attracted representatives from various French governmental departments, the Chinese Embassy in France, UNESCO and more. received high praise from representatives of professional organizations such as the Chambres de Métiers et de l'Artisanat, the Fédération Française du Bâtiment, and the Ateliers d'Art de France. Many exhibits received high praise from representatives of professional organizations such as the Chambres de Métiers et de l'Artisanat, the Fédération Française du Bâtiment, and the Ateliers d'Art de France.
Exhibits on display in Nanjing
For the integration of traditional handicrafts with Chinese characteristics
With a stylish design sense
Attracting the attention of many young viewers
They stopped to look and take pictures
The exhibits from Nanjing attracted attention from young audiences due to their blend of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and fashionable design. Many visitors paused to admire and take photos of the pieces.
Exhibitors generally said that in the prevalence of machine weaving, Nanjing can be so intact to retain the handmade weaving is very rare, into the cloud brocade creation of exquisite modern handicrafts is very suitable for journey collection.Through this exhibition, they see a more traditional, diversified and innovative China and Nanjing, and find their next travel destination.
Visitors generally said that in an era dominated by machine weaving, it is quite rare to preserve traditional hand weaving so completely. The exquisite modern crafts that incorporate Nanjing Yunjin are perfect for travel collections Through this exhibition, visitors gained a deeper understanding of Nanjing Yunjin. The exquisite modern crafts that incorporate Nanjing Yunjin are perfect for travel collections Through this exhibition, visitors gained a deeper understanding of The exquisite modern crafts that incorporate Nanjing Yunjin are perfect for travel collections Through this exhibition, visitors gained a deeper understanding of the tradition, diversity and innovation of China and Nanjing, and found their next travel destination.
On the eve of the exhibition
Nanjing opens Sino-French "Fairview" residency program
In-depth Residency + Innovative Artistic Expression"
Enabling international artists to work with masters of non-heritage
This series of works became a highlight of the exhibition
On the eve of the exhibition, Nanjing launched a program, aimed at facilitating collaboration between international artists and intangible cultural heritage masters through in-depth site research and innovative artistic expression. On the eve of the exhibition, Nanjing launched a program, aimed at facilitating collaboration between international artists and intangible cultural heritage masters through in-depth site research and innovative artistic expression.
"I was particularly inspired by visiting the museum and discovering the rich heritage of traditional crafts in the region, especially those old crafts that are still active." Ugo Gattoni, French illustrator and official poster designer for the Paris Olympics, chose to use the traditional art of weaving to illustrate his personal project "Nebula", which he has been working on for nearly eight years. The work depicts a place where the tentacles of an octopus meet: a "crossroads of stars", symbolizing the meeting of worlds.
"Visiting the museum and discovering the local rich traditional handicraft heritage, especially the ancient crafts that are still applied, provided me with special inspiration. Visiting the museum and discovering the local rich traditional handicraft heritage, especially the ancient crafts that are still applied, provided me with special inspiration. Ugo Gattoni, a French illustrator and official poster designer for the Paris 2024 Olympics, chose to use traditional weaving techniques to interpret his personal work Nebula, which he has dedicated nearly eight years to developing. The work depicts a meeting place of octopus tentacles: The Crossroads of Stars, symbolizing encounters in the world.
Renowned French designer Matali Crasset Matali Crasset has crafted the "MataliX" cloud brocade series, which uses a lot of color contrasts to show clouds, light, water,...As well as the symbols of Nanjing such as the Ming City Wall and the Qinhuai River painted boats.In her works, she uses a lot of straight lines with the characteristic of "infinite prolongation" to depict landscapes, trying to let people perceive the dynamic change of still life. Chinese independent designer and founder of the JACQUES WEI brand, WEI Donghui, takes "One Year Landscape" as the background for his creation, and uses flowers as the main character in "Jacques WeiX Velvet Flower X Silk Flower", which expresses the blossoming of life, its decay, and the passing of time.... ...
Renowned French designer Matali Crasset meticulously crafted the Matali X Yunjin series, using assorted color contrasts to represent clouds, light, water and symbols of Nanjing, such as the City Wall and the Qinhuai River boats. She extensively employed straight lines with the characteristic of infinite extension to depict landscapes, attempting to convey the She extensively employed straight lines with the characteristic of infinite extension to depict landscapes, attempting to convey the dynamic changes of still life. of JACQUES WEI, created Jacques Wei X Velvet Flowers X Silk Flowers, using the "seasons of a year" as the creative backdrop and flowers as the focal point to express themes. flowers as the focal point to express themes of life's blossoming, decay and the passage of time.
At the event, Chinese contemporary origami artist and Nanjing origami designer Huang Xiaoxian interacted with the audience through the teaching of traditional Chinese love letters - "Concentric Fangsheng" origami. On October 27th, the series of activities under the theme of "Jinxiu" also held the "Craftsmanship Dialogue - Masters Salon", in which Chinese contemporary craftsmen and French modern design artists were invited to share their practice cases and stories of creation, and to talk about inheritance, innovation and contemporary expression in the context of different cultural backgrounds. They talked about inheritance, innovation and contemporary expression in different cultural backgrounds. Chen Cheng, the representative inheritor of Nanjing Yun brocade handmade flower weaving technique on wooden machine, said."We look forward to making Yunjin industrialized and internationalized by combining it with contemporary needs and modern fashion trends."
At the event, Chinese contemporary origami artist and Nanjing designer Huang Xiaoxian interacted with the audience through a paper folding on Tongxin Fangsheng-a traditional Chinese affection token represented by two interconnected diamond-shaped knots, often symbolizing the love between a couple. The brocade-themed activity includes a salon held on October 27, inviting contemporary Chinese artisans and French modern designers to share practical cases and creative stories, and to share their knowledge and experience with the audience. The brocade-themed activity includes a salon held on October 27, inviting contemporary Chinese artisans and French modern designers to share practical cases and creative stories, and discuss inheritance, innovation and contemporary expression across different cultural backgrounds. Chen Cheng, a representative inheritor of the Nanjing Yunjin weaving with wooden loom, expressed, "I look forward to integrating Yunjin with contemporary needs and contemporary expression. Chen Cheng, a representative inheritor of the Nanjing Yunjin weaving with wooden loom, expressed, "I look forward to integrating Yunjin with contemporary needs and modern trends to achieve industrialization and internationalization."
It is understood that in 2024, "China Nanjing Week" will also be held in France, Silk Road theme cultural exchanges, bicity dialogues and other activities, to further enhance the friendship between China and France in mutual learning and mutual understanding.
It is reported that the cultural exchange events themed around the Silk Road and city dialogues will be held in France during Nanjing Week 2024, further enhancing Sino-French friendship through mutual learning and appreciation. enhancing Sino-French friendship through mutual learning and appreciation.
As an important "culture going out" activity organized by Nanjing Municipal Government, "China Nanjing Week" has been held for 9 consecutive sessions since 2015, with more than 100 activities in Milan (Italy), London (UK), New York (US) and other world-renowned cities, continuously shaping the international symbol of Nanjing and showcasing China's image. It has been held in Milan, Italy, London, UK, New York, USA and other world-famous cities for more than 100 events, continuously shaping the internationalized symbol of Nanjing and showcasing China's image.
As a vital international cultural exchange event organized by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, Nanjing Week has been held for As a vital international cultural exchange event organized by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, Nanjing Week has been held for nine consecutive years since 2015. It has taken place in world-renowned cities such as Milan, London and New York, hosting over 100 activities to shape an international image of Nanjing and showcase the image of China. It has taken place in world-renowned cities such as Milan, London and New York, hosting over 100 activities to shape an international image of Nanjing and showcase the image of China.
They are craftsmen, teachers, students
They were shuttling between Nanking and France.
cultural communicator
2024 "China Nanjing Week"
Kicking off in Paris
See what they say?
They are artisans, teachers and students. They are cultural exchange ambassadors traversing between Nanjing and France. The Nanjing Week 2024
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