A viewer enjoys art pieces exhibited at the "Together Toward the Horizon" China Rudong Art Invitation Exhibition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The "Together Toward the Horizon" China Rudong Art Invitation Exhibition is now showing at the Zhiyuan Art Museum in Bencha town, Rudong county, Jiangsu province, and will run until the end of March next year.

There are 87 stunning art pieces spanning fifty years, created by Cong Zhiyuan, an honorary professor at William Paterson University in the United States, along with his classmates. These works include various categories such as oil painting, traditional Chinese painting, engraving, and watercolor.

This exhibition is an artistic dialogue and a profound interpretation of cultural roots, local sentiments, and the spirit of the times.

The art industry in Rudong is currently thriving and has gained recognition as the acclaimed "Rudong Art Phenomenon" in the art world.

The development of public cultural spaces is a key element in Rudong. In recent years, the successive settlement of Ding Jie Art Museum and Kang Ping Art Museum has made Rudong one of the counties with the most renowned art museums. These institutions host over 30 diverse exhibitions annually, integrating art into everyday life.

In the innovation and inheritance of folk art, Rudong peasant paintings have become a prominent highlight, with more than 600 works displayed at national exhibitions.