Throughout history, the ancient Silk Road served as a bridge connecting civilizations. Gandhara art stands as a testament to the cultural dialogue between East and West. As Buddhist art journeyed eastward and integrated with Chinese traditions, it gave birth to the cave temple masterpieces along China’s Silk Road, embodying the artistic soul of ancient Chinese culture.



In today’s multicultural world, art acts as a prism, refracting the evolving pulse of global ideologies. Transcending borders, it becomes a universal language for interpreting humanity and society across eras.



Exploring the artistic creations of China and Pakistan reveals not only the unique charm of each culture but also a shared resonance—a harmony of spirits forged through exchange. This cross-border dialogue epitomizes the vitality and expansive vision of contemporary art.



“Friendship knows no distance; a thousand miles are but neighbors.”



Guided by art, anchored by history, the China-Pakistan cultural exchange shines like a constellation of stars.



Light of Integration: China-Pakistan Art Exchange Exhibition



Opening Ceremony & Symposium: March 1, 2025

Venue: Visual Art Center of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Project Director: Dong Shubing

Academic Director: Sun Zhenhua

Chief Curator: Zhang Gan

Beijing Curator: Chen Hui

Xinjiang Curator: Ma Tianyu

Xi’an Curator: Wu Xiaochuan

Executive Curator: Chu Meng

Cultural Advisors: Li Tianming, Tang Chong, Abdul Samad, Wang Banruo



Exhibition Team:



Exhibition Design: Feng Jun, Zhao Jianping

Digital Display Design: Kong Fandi, Li Jiayu, Mao Yu, Meng Fanyu

Artwork Coordination: Liu Danyi, Liu Junli, Lu Yajun, Yi Jingkun

Exhibition Logistics: Chai Xinmeng, Meng Chao, Qiu Mubing

Photography: Li Yuanyuan, Lu Kuan

Funded by: China National Arts Fund

Organizer: Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Co-organizers: Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, Xinjiang Art Museum, Pakistan Silk Road Cultural Centre

Special Thanks: Embassy of the Islamic Republic of China in Pakistan, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan), Maijishan Grottoes Art Research Institute, Pakistan-China Educational & Cultural Exchange Centre



Content provided by: Light of Integration: China-Pakistan Art Exchange Exhibition Project Team

Text Editors: Luo Xuehui, Wang Chenyue, Xia Zhiwei

Reviewer: Wang Xiaoxin