From The 9th Chinese National Art Exhibition 1999
Contemporary Paintings and Prints from China

This exhibition presents 81 out of the 588 artworks awarded at “The 9th Chinese National Art Exhibition 1999,” held in Beijing, China, which brought together many exhibits under unique themes. All the artworks on display show excellent technical standards in contemporary paintings of China, many of which feature unique subject matter. Founded on political stability and the pervading market economy system in the country during the 1990s, such artworks often depict a town undergoing rapid transformation into a modern city or address concerns about urbanization, reflecting the current situation in China.