“Han Dynasty Art Exhibition” Celebrates 50 Years of Thailand–China Diplomatic Relations
Silpakorn University and Fudan University are jointly hosting the exhibition "CARVING&PAINTING HAN RHYME：Looking for The Journey of Han Dynasty Dream" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations, scheduled from October 3 to 9, 2025, at Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra Campus, Bangkok.
Dr. Phiphu Busabok, Assistant to the President for Planning and Policy Management at Silpakorn University, stated following the opening ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2025, that Silpakorn University has partnered with Fudan University, a prestigious institution in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, to showcase the exhibition "CARVING&PAINTING HAN RHYMELooking for The Journey of Han Dynasty Dream" This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the People's Republic of China, as well as the signing of an academic cooperation agreement. The exhibition seeks to enhance scholarly collaboration and cultural interactions between the two nations. The show is scheduled from October 3 to 9, 2025, at the Phra Phrom Phichit Architecture Gallery, Faculty of Architecture, and the Art and Design Gallery, Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra, Bangkok.
“Silpakorn University has academic partnerships with other Chinese universities, notably Fudan University, a prestigious institution. We are broadening our partnership across several domains, including art, design, humanities, social sciences, science, and technology. Later this year, we will present the "Thai-Chinese Art" exhibition in partnership with the university from China to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese relations.”, said Dr. Phiphu.
Associate Professor Dr. Kreangkrai Kirdsiri, Deputy Dean for Planning, Research, Special Affairs, and Educational Quality Assurance at the Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University, announced that Silpakorn University has entered into an academic cooperation agreement with Fudan University to enhance collaborative education and research, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese relations. The exhibition will feature the study of Professor Chai, a specialist in art design, utilising current art media such as AR games, and video mapping, which have been displayed around China. This event marks the inaugural occurrence in Thailand.
“Professor Chai is highly renowned in China, and her team mainly focuses on research related to the digitalization of cultural heritage and digital art creation. She has gathered 3D data and translated it into modern media for displays across China. This collection is being shown in Thailand for the first time. The Han Dynasty was a prominent dynasty in China. This exhibition enables visitors to explore the cultural aspects of the tomb photographs, encompassing historical context, lifestyles, cuisine, and attire. The tombs are often inaccessible to the public, except for individuals engaged in research. Consequently, these things are presented and transmitted via contemporary communication methods. ”I encourage all to personally experience them.” stated Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kreangkrai Kirdsiri.
Professor Chai Qiuxia from the Digital Art Laboratory of the Department of Cultural Heritage and Museology at Fudan University stated that this collaboration stems from the strong partnership between the two universities and has received full support from both their administrations and faculty members. She expressed her gratitude to Silpakorn University and its students for their crucial contributions to the organization of the exhibition. The decision to present Han Dynasty stories was made because they recognized that tombs from over 2,000 years ago inherently contain invaluable cultural information. However, due to the immovable nature of such cultural relics, they employed digital technology to create a new artistic work. This exhibition aims not only to communicate their research outcomes to the public through contemporary artistic media, but also to provide new opportunities for expanding academic collaboration and deepening research exchanges between the two institutions.
“The challenge of this project lies in the fact that every stage involves learning new knowledge,” Professor Chai emphasized. “Experts in Han Dynasty history and culture must interpret the meanings of symbols and patterns to ensure that the works are both accurate and complete, while remaining as accessible as possible. Each piece featured in the exhibition is unique. I hope that visitors can engage with the works firsthand and gain a new perspective on Chinese history.Since 2016, our research team has spent more than six years conducting research and collecting data before the exhibition finally opened. I would like to take this opportunity to invite the Thai public to visit the exhibition and to share their valuable insights and suggestions for its future development. Most importantly, this exhibition is not only about presenting history — it will also serve as a bridge for academic and cultural exchange between China and Thailand.”, emphasized Professor Chai.
The exhibition “CARVING & PAINTING HAN RHYME: Looking for the Journey of the Han Dynasty Dream” will be open to the public from October 3 to 9, 2025, at the Phra Phrom Phichit Architecture Gallery of the Faculty of Architecture and the Art and Design Gallery of the Faculty of Decorative Arts at Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra Campus, Bangkok.Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Chinese history and culture through contemporary digital technologies.
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https://www.bangkoklifenews.com/17472991/20251004su
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https://www.bangkoklifenews.com/17473001/20251005su-cn
