On June 13, the
All We Need is Love – Ai Jing 2024 exhibition, curated by artist Ai Jing and Peng Feng, opened at Victory Cinema in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Renowned artist Ai Jing, in collaboration with Peng Feng, unveiled the captivating All We Need Is Love — Ai Jing 2024 exhibition on Thursday at Victory Cinema in Shanghai, marking her return to the city's art scene after a decade.
The exhibition, a reflection on love, will captivate audiences until June 21, showcasing 27 of Ai's masterpieces from the past 10 years, ranging from vibrant canvas paintings like I Love Color and Walking in the Sun to evocative installations such as The Strings and My Mom, alongside the visually compelling video piece My Mother and My Hometown.
One of the exhibition highlights is Ai Jing's new sculpture,
Flower Power. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors are invited to embark on a sensory-rich artistic journey, delving into the artist's profound exploration of nature, love, and peace. A standout feature of the exhibition is Ai's latest sculpture, Flower Power #1, a tribute to independent women inspired by Christian Dior's sister, Catherine Dior, and created in collaboration with Dior.
During the exhibition's opening ceremony, Ai emphasized the significance of love in today's tumultuous world, stressing the need for unity, healing, and the cultivation of a nurturing environment amid global challenges. Her poignant words resonated with attendees, underscoring the exhibition's message of using love as a transformative force for building a harmonious and compassionate world.
The show features 27 of Ai's significant works from the past decade. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
