Wang Wei, curator of Long Museum, hopes to clearly present the audience with the development process and historical traces of southwestern contemporary art. “These artists closely related to the southwest and absorbed nutrients from this land. Many of them have become world renowned Chinese artists with international influence.” In the view of Wang Wei, as the creation enrichment area of Chinese contemporary art, the southwest is recognized by China and even the world as a place of great artistic influence. (Translated by Huang Juan, Fathom Language Limited)

Part of the exhibits:

Spring Silkworms by Luo Zhongli, oil on canvas, 220x148cm, 1980

Crow is Beautiful by He Duoling, oil on canvas, 89.9x70cm, 1988

Walking without Head (diptych) by Zhang Xiaotao, oil on canvas, 180×120cm×2, 1995

Goldfish Prince by Hao Lang, acrylic on canvas, 140×200cm, 2009