The Joint Art Exhibition of Central and Western Asia is opened
The opening ceremony was grand and warmly attended by many distinguished guests. Among them were Zhang Qi, Executive President of the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association; Zhang Zhiqiao, Second-Level Inspector of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism; Yan Yanqiu, Vice President of the Shanghai Magnolia Foundation for International Exchange; Li Chunping, Executive Vice President of the Shanghai NGO Network for International Exchanges; Wen Xinhua, Chairman of the Changning District Federation of Literary and Art Circles; Ali Mohammadi, Consul General of Iran in Shanghai; Sherzod Narzullaev, Consul General of Uzbekistan; Nurlan Akkoshkarov, Consul General of Kazakhstan; Anas Talib Marafi, Consul General of Kuwait; Atif Muhammad, Deputy Consul General of Pakistan; Qutbiddin Ubaydullayev, Deputy Consul General of Uzbekistan; Saad Ismail, Deputy Consul General of Kuwait; Chi Lu from the Uzbekistan Tourism Office; Peng Chunyan, General Manager of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai); Hu Muqing, President of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum; Davit Mkhitaryan, Vice President of the Armenian Chinese Partnership Center; and Hossein Bordbar, President of the Bordbar Collection in Iran. Many other leaders, cultural figures, and media representatives from China and abroad were also present to celebrate the opening.
The opening ceremony gathered a distinguished assembly of guests
The opening ceremony was hosted by
Han Rong, Assistant to the Director of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum, and Dr. Abdallah Yousef from the Academic Department
Hu Muqing, President of the Shanghai
Art Collection Museum, hosting organization, delivered a welcome speech
Sherzod Narzullaev, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Shanghai, delivered a speech
Niu Jinjin, Executive Deputy Director of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum, introduced the museum’s key international projects and exchanges planned for 2026 to the guests.
Chi Lu, Official Representative of the Representative Office of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the People’s Republic of China, delivered a tourism promotion presentation for Uzbekistan
Dr. Davit Mkhitaryan, Vice President of the Armenian Chinese Partnership Center Development NGO, delivered a tourism promotion presentation for Armenia
The Shanghai Tourism Trade Association and the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the People's Republic of China have signed a cooperation agreement.
The Shanghai Art Collection Museum, the Armenian Chinese Partnership Center Development NGO, and Shanghai China International Travel Service Ltd. have signed a cooperation agreement.
The Shanghai Art Collection Museum, the Bordbar Collection from Iran, and Shanghai China International Travel Service Ltd. have signed a cooperation agreement.
The exhibition was officially opened by both Chinese and International guests.
This is the first big exhibition in China to really show modern art from Central and Western Asia. Under the theme "Impressions from the Western Horizon", it brings together hundreds of amazing works from 18 countries in the region. There are all kinds of art—painting, sculpture, craft, and more—showing just how rich and diverse the art scene is over there.
After the opening, the guests excitedly walked into the exhibition to enjoy all the amazing artworks. They got to see the centuries-old art of Central and Western Asia and really feel how the Silk Road’s culture connects to the present day.
Other Chinese and foreign guests attending the opening ceremony included: Rakhmanov Khamidjon, Consul of the General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Shanghai; Mahin Kheiri, Vice Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Shanghai; Xiao Qing, Director of the Hongkou District Government Offices Administration Bureau of Shanghai; Sun Xiuming, Art Project Manager of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai); Li Shuiqing, Executive Director of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum; Ali Bordbar, President of the Bordbar Collection, the Islamic Republic of Iran; Zhu Liangbiao, Second-Level Researcher at the Sports Department of the Shanghai International Culture Association; He Yi, Representative from the Consular Department of the Shanghai Municipal Foreign Affairs Office; Jin Bingwen, Secretary-General of the Travel Agency Branch of the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association; Xie Jianxiao, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai China International Travel Service Ltd.; Zhang Wu'an, Vice President and Spokesperson of Spring Airlines; Tong Jun, Director of the Office of the Shanghai Children's Foundation; Li Duofen, Head of the Project Department; as well as representatives from relevant functional departments such as the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Foreign Affairs Office of the Changning District People's Government, industry associations, artists, media, and enterprises.
The "Impressions from the Western Horizon: 2025 Joint Art Exhibition of Central and Western Asia" will be on show until March 2026. Everyone who loves art is welcome to come and check it out at the Shanghai Art Collection Museum!
Exhibition Duration:
November 19, 2025 – March 17, 2026
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed on Mondays and National Holidays)
Venue:
Shanghai Art Collection Museum
(Inside Tianshan Park, No. 1731 West Yan'an Road)
