View of European influence on Chinese modern masters

The modernism movement nurtured a number of Chinese artists who studied and lived in France in the early 20th century, such as Lin Fengmian and Xu Beihong. Many of them, after returning home, spearheaded the modernization of Chinese art and education and the influence endures to date.

French Art Spring Salon, an ongoing exhibition celebrates the diversity of art scenes of that period with a display of paintings created by many important figures of European modern art, including Emile Othon Friesz, an artist of the Fauvist movement, and Remy Hetreau.

Beijing-based Huachen Auctions is holding the art show in its premises, catering to mainland collectors' emerging interest in Western art.