The Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University (AADTHU) launched its 2023 undergraduate exhibition at the university's art museum in Beijing on June 9, with artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the leading creative topics.

Over 210 works from eight majors were displayed at the Tsinghua University Art Museum, the academy's multi-purpose hall, and its art gallery. Online graduation exhibitions for both undergraduate and postgraduate students were simultaneously initiated on the same day. This dual-track exhibition approach allows graduates to present their work to the public regardless of location or circumstance.

Embracing "integrating arts and science" as a fundamental aspect of its development philosophy and educational practice, theexhibition exemplifies the intersection of art and science, highlighting the latest innovations in teaching and research.

AI emerged as a prominent theme in this year's undergraduate graduation exhibition. Students used AI technology to explore its applicationin art and design, including an AI-based art education platform,AI-orchestrated animal livestreams and AI applications in cultural heritage preservation.

This year's graduate works exhibition also emphasizedinspiration drawn from traditional Chinese culture and diverse forms of artistic expression. Students showcased their strong interdisciplinary literacy by examiningsocial reality from different perspectives, demonstrating a keen interest in humanity's future, care for China's development, and concern for industrial transformation.

The exhibits notably feature experiments with new materials, technologies, and solutions. Some of the works delve into the potential impacts of climate change on future environments and biodiversity, underscore the significance of ecology and environmental protection, and focus on rebuilding social relationships in the post-pandemic era.