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Beijing

Dunhuang in oils

Through 56 oil paintings, Chinese artist Chai Gang expresses his feelings about Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu province. In the exhibition, From Past to Present, the artist portrays the legendary stop on the Silk Road, which he has visited every year for 10 years. The paintings depict the renowned Dunhuang Grottoes, the natural scenery and the local people's daily lives. After the Beijing exhibition, the works will tour the country, including a stop in the artist's hometown in Shandong province.