The Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts hosted the 16th "Wang Ziyun Art Award" and the 16th Sino-Korea International Sculpture Exhibition on Friday.

This event, a brainchild of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts since 2009, commemorates the legacy of Wang Ziyun, a luminary in the history of Chinese sculpture.

The 16th Wang Ziyun Art Award and the 16th Sino-Korea International Sculpture Exhibition are held on Friday.

16th Wang Ziyun Art Award prize winners at the opening ceremony.

Wang Ziyun, a revered figure in Chinese art, left a profound mark on the world through his masterpieces like Rain in Hangzhou and Place de la Concorde in Paris. His contributions to sculpture history are immortalized in his seminal work, A History of Chinese Sculpture Art.

The Wang Ziyun Art Award serves as a launchpad for budding sculpture artists nationwide, fostering a new generation of professionals adept in both creation and theoretical exploration. This year's exhibition not only celebrates the present but also paves the way for the future of sculpture art.

Running parallel to the Wang Ziyun Art Award, the Sino-Korea International Sculpture Exhibition, now in its 16th year, showcases the rich cultural exchange between China and Korea. Held at the historic Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, this event underscores the enduring significance of artistic collaboration and heritage preservation.

Jointly organized by Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, China Sculpture Society and Shaanxi Artists Association, and supported by various esteemed institutions, the event symbolizes the fusion of tradition and innovation in the realm of sculpture art.

Attendees take in award-winning works.