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Works of Chinese artist featured at UN
Chinese poet and painter Yan Zhen was celebrated in New York on Monday at the United Nations headquarters as the artist's works will be on display for the next two weeks as the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes. Yan's exhibit, The China Story, features paintings spanning the artist's career, and is sponsored by the Global Sustainable Development Foundation, an organization where Yan's daughter, Sheri Yan, serves as CEO. The exhibit officially began its run on the last day of the 68th session of the General Assembly, and president of the session, John Ashe, spoke at the reception.
Outcomes:
Ashe said that he felt that he had benefited from seeing Yan's artwork in person, which he had only previously seen in books. Yan told China Daily that he felt honored to have his works featured at the United Nations, at "such an esteemed location" because it is a great opportunity for the world to learn more about Chinese art and artistic style. "This is such a good chance for us because the United Nations obviously is of national - and international - importance. I think many foreigners are not too aware of the changes and evolution in Chinese painting, and this is a chance to show them that there are many differences," he said.
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
civic
culture
diplomatic
Partners:
United Nations General Assembly
Participants (Types):
Artist, members of the UN
Exchange Date:
Monday, September 15, 2014
Continuing:
No
Image:
Location:
New York City
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