【EXHIBITION】INSPIRATIONS BEYOND BORDERS 2024
A unique art exhibition
on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the Paris Olympic Games
In 2024, Paris once again becomes the center of the world, not only through the Olympic Games, which are in full swing, but also on the art scene, where the city shines brightly. Against this backdrop, on August 1 at 6pm, Galerie Francis Barlier hosted a unique artistic event: the opening of the special exhibition “Inspirations Beyond Borders”.
At dusk, as the last rays of sunlight reflect off the banks of the Seine, the streets of Paris take on a golden glow. In front of the gallery, guests stream in, bringing together exhibiting artists, renowned art critics and art lovers from the four corners of the globe. Inside this gallery, where classical and modern, art and sport, history and contemporaneity, East and West, intertwine and resonate in a multitude of dimensions, creating a spellbinding artistic universe.
Considered one of this summer's most significant cultural events, this exhibition not only pays tribute to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, but also echoes the Paris Olympic Games, highlighting the spiritual resonance between Art and Sport across borders. At the opening, the whispers and laughter of guests mingled, condensing the vibrations of this ancient city into a single space. As guests savored fine wines, they also soaked up the depth of the artists' reflections and technical mastery.
In the exhibition rooms, each work silently recounted the artists' understanding of the theme “Inspiration Beyond Borders”. Brushstrokes, sometimes as delicate as silk, sometimes as solid as rock, explored the fusion and confrontation of cultures. Among the works on display were both the elegant grace of traditional Eastern art and the avant-garde expressions of contemporary Western art, creating a dialogue in the same space that provoked deep reflection.
Although it was a warm Parisian summer's night, the atmosphere inside the gallery was both serene and vibrant. Guests, sometimes pausing to contemplate the works, sometimes conversing in hushed tones, seemed to resonate with each piece on display. They strolled through this ocean of art, feeling the emotions and philosophical thoughts behind each work. Many expressed their admiration for the cultural richness of the two countries, France and China, highlighted by this exhibition, while celebrating the Olympic spirit that transcends borders, delivering an artistic message beyond time and space.
This art exhibition is not only a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations, but also a hymn to the Olympic spirit. In a city where light and shadow intersect, art and sport complement each other, transcending cultural and national barriers to create a grandiose fresco that defies time and space. Over the next few days, the “Inspiration Beyond Borders” exhibition will continue to be presented at Galerie Francis Barlier, offering viewers a richly emotional artistic journey. In this gallery where art and history meet, each visitor is invited to discover his or her own artistic interpretation.
Exhibiting artists
in the “Inspirations Beyond Borders” exhibition:
赵无极 / ZOU Wou-Ki
Rémy ARON
陈红霞导演和A-play艺术团 Réalisatrice Chen Hongxia et la troupe artistique A-play
陈正宗杨 / Taylor CHYN
胡烯妤/ Xiyu HU
刘恩希 / Enxi LI
刘金石 / Jinshi LIU
马燕 / Maggie MA
汪森琳 / Senlin WANG
魏晓迎 / Xiaoying WEI( WIN )
谢含清/ Hanqing XIE
昕悦 / Xin Yue
徐梦瑶 / Mirielle XU
叶昇坡 / Shengpo YE
邹士方 / Shifang ZOU
Thank you for the guests at the exhibition opening：
Renowned art critic / Yves Kobry
Representative of the French Ministry of Culture / Marie Lefevre
Renowned French artist / Sophie Martin
Director, Musée des Arts de Paris / Pierre Garnier
Renowned art collector / Isabelle Laurent
Renowned curator / Jany B
Founder of art fair Art Shopping / Myriam Annonay-Castanet
Art Shopping art fair manager / Aurélie Le Moigne
Art Shopping art fair curator / Flavia De Castro
Artist / Nathalie Miel
Former Generalissimo of the French Army / Phillipe De Lestrange
Prince of the Congo / Christian B.E.
Media journalist / Marie-Agnès Moller
Editor-in-Chief of the French magazine《 Art & Design》/
Marie Agnes MOLLER
Editor-in-Chief of the French magazine « Art Contemporain » /
Victoria P.
