
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