To mark the 80th Anniversary of Lu Xun's passing, the Lu Xun Museum of Beijing has teamed up with the National Art Museum of China. Let's see how they are commemorating the great essayist and poet.
The 80th Anniversary of Lu Xun's passing
Born in 1881, Lu Xun not only emerged as a leading figure of modern Chinese literature but also a proponent of fine art as part of the “New Cultural Movement”.
Marking the 100th anniversary of that movement, as well as the 80th anniversary of Lu Xun's death, this exhibition at the National Art Museum of China demonstrates Lu Xun's enduring popularity and relevance in present-day China.
"Lu Xun designed a lot of artworks for his books as this exhibition shows. It's very concise but right to the point he was making. I truly appreciate that".
"Lu Xun wrote a number of literary classics - including essays, poems, and short stories - which are still a mainstay in Chinese textbooks. I read a lot of his works when I was in school, so being here brings back a lot of memories".
The 80th Anniversary of Lu Xun's passing
Lu Xun was the pen name of Zhou Shuren. He gave up medical studies in Japan in his 20s after realizing it was more important to spiritually enlighten his compatriots than to restore their physical health.
While presenting Lu Xun’s creative output and artistic development through different periods, the exhibition also unveils the evolution of Chinese art in the 20th century.
It runs until May the 22nd at the National Art Museum of China.
