1.1 Background



Wuhu Municipal People’s Government places high importance on the strategic significance of promoting Wuhu’s sculpture, especially its integration into the city’s public spaces to create works of outstanding era and artistic value. Under this consensus, it has taken the lead, in cooperation with the China Sculpture Institute, to plan the Wuhu Sculpture Special Exhibition. The exhibition aims to inherit and promote Wuhu’s industrial culture, such as the Yangtze River culture, shipbuilding culture, and automobile culture, adding new cultural depth to the city and injecting new momentum into the development of the cultural industry.



This special exhibition will be an important step for Wuhu in cultural construction and industrial development, laying a solid foundation for the city’s continuous prosperity. Wuhu, historically known as Jiuzi, has a documented history of over 2,500 years, with its county establishment dating back to 109 BC, initially named Wuhu. In ancient times, benefiting from the confluence of two rivers and advantageous navigation, Wuhu’s agriculture, handicraft industry, and commerce were relatively developed. During the Southern Tang dynasty, it was described as “towers and pavilions in dense arrays” and “smoke and fire from ten thousand homes”. The smelting industry reached its peak in the Song dynasty, and in the Ming dynasty, it became the national center for printing and dyeing, as recorded in “T''''ien-kung k''''ai-wu” that “weaving is best in Songjiang, while starching and dyeing are best in Wuhu”.



In modern times, Wuhu was one of the birthplaces of industry and commerce in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and one of the four major rice markets in the country. It was the first treaty port city in Anhui, hailed as “the giant port of the Yangtze River, the backbone of Anhui (province)”. As an important city along the Yangtze River, Wuhu carries a long history and rich cultural heritage. Since the birth of the Wuhu Shipyard, the city has witnessed the glorious journey of China’s manufacturing industry. The predecessor of Wuhu Shipyard was FuJiHeng Machinery Factory, established in 1900, carrying the mission to revitalize the national shipbuilding industry.



Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., headquartered in Wuhu, was established on January 8, 1997. For 27 years, it has consistently adhered to independent innovation, gradually establishing a complete technology and product research and development system, creating well-known product brands such as ARRIZO, TIGGO, and EXEED. Adhering to the core philosophy of “Innovation, Responsibility, Win-Win”, Chery Group has always taken it as its mission, striving to become a world-class enterprise group with global influence and competitiveness. The group has diversified its development around the automotive main business by integrating global resources, forming businesses in automobiles, auto parts, finance, real estate, and modern services. It owns over 300 member enterprises, including Chery Automobile, Chery Commercial Vehicle, Chery Technology, etc., with businesses spanning over 80 countries and regions. As of now, Chery has over 13 million car users worldwide, including 3.35 million overseas users.



In 2024, the Wuhu Sculpture Special Exhibition will be held at the Wuhu “Old Shipyard 1900”. The Wuhu "Old Shipyard 1900" is a unique carrier of urban memory, bearing the history of the city for a century and the youthful memories of generations. It is a distinctive venue that gathers the manufacturing industry and urban innovation of Wuhu, symbolizing the intertwining and fusion of past and future. Located adjacent to the Yangtze River, the Wuhu “Old Shipyard 1900” retains historical buildings from nearly a hundred years, including slipways, gantry cranes, workshop artifacts, and other unique markers of the shipyard. Relying on the century-old industrial relics of the shipyard and riverside landscape resources, the special exhibition will undoubtedly promote the overall enhancement and interconnected development of Wuhu’s entire “golden riverside”, reactivating the core dynamism of the golden riverside and reshaping a new benchmark for the city’s riverside.



The cultures of the Yangtze River, shipbuilding, and automobiles will merge with art in this exhibition, presenting a multidimensional, rich, and unique cultural feast for the audience.



1.2 Theme



Sculpting the Legacy of Jiangdong·Wuhu in a New Era—Wuhu Sculpture Special Exhibition will showcase the depth of history and contemporary vitality of Wuhu, a famous city in the east of the Yangtze River, and explore and interpret the essence of Wuhu''''s urban culture through the creativity of artists and the sculptural form language, including its long-standing cultural heritage of the Yangtze River, its glorious shipbuilding industry, and its modern and prosperous automobile industry. The works on display will have an unique insight and be profound reflection on Wuhu''''s past, present and future.



The exhibition not only draws attention on sculpture as a medium for capturing and expressing the changes of Wuhu city, but also attempts to connect Wuhu''''s history and modernity, tradition and innovation through this art form. It will select works that transform Wuhu''''s rich cultural stories and characteristics of the times into thought-provoking sculptures, adding new chapters to the city''''s cultural memory.



Focusing on the three themes of “Yangtze River culture, shipbuilding culture and automobile culture”, the exhibition shows how Wuhu has found unique balance between tradition and a new era, and how to maintain and develop the local characteristics and cultural confidence in the context of globalization. Through Sculpting the Legacy of Jiangdong· Wuhu in a New Era—Wuhu Sculpture Special Exhibition, we hope that viewers will have a better understanding of the city’s cultural connotations and contemporary values, and to provide a platform for artists and viewers to communicate and think, exploring the future developing direction and possibilities of Wuhu.



1.3 Exhibition Vision



To further enhance the landmark influence of “Old Shipyard 1900” and improve the city’s quality and vitality. We aspire to transform the Wuhu “Old Shipyard 1900” into a dazzling urban landmark that integrates sculpture, Yangtze River culture, shipbuilding culture, and automotive culture.








2.1 Exhibition Opening



Exhibition Name: Sculpting the Legacy of Jiangdong·Wuhu in a New Era—Wuhu Sculpture Special Exhibition

Exhibition Opening: November 2024 (specific date to be determined)



2.2 Scope of Submissions



Artists from both domestic and international backgrounds who agree with the theme and purpose of the exhibition and possess the ability to create sculptures are welcome to apply. There are no restrictions on nationality, ethnicity, age, or gender.



2.3 Collection Format



A wide call for submissions will be employed, open globally, to publicly collect 38 sculpture project proposals.

The works need to incorporate elements of Yangtze River culture, shipbuilding culture, and automotive culture.



2.4 Exhibition Process



1) Collection of 38 sculpture project proposals. Through a preliminary review meeting, 38 project proposals will be selected, and the organizers will produce three-dimensional models (small versions) for all 38 pieces, which will be displayed for one year.

Note: The author is required to assist in providing 3D data of the work. If there is no data available, the author needs to make a model to facilitate the organizers to make precise three-dimensional manuscripts.

2) During the display period of the three-dimensional models, the organizers will hold a re-evaluation meeting to determine the final 18 entries. These 18 pieces will be produced by the organizing unit into works suitable for long-term outdoor display (dimensions to be determined) and placed at the Wuhu “Old Shipyard 1900” and other public space for long-term exhibition.

3) The three-dimensional models of the remaining 20 pieces will be displayed by the organizer for around a year, after which the organizer will give the three-dimensional model back to the authors (for free).

4) The authors of the final 18 selected works will receive a work collection certificate and a collection fee of 100,000 yuan (after tax) for the work. Both the three-dimensional models and their outdoor display pieces will be permanently collected by the organizers; the authors of the other 20 works will receive a participation certificate and the three-dimensional model (small version) of their work.

5) During the agreed display period, if the organizers decides to process and fabricate any of the other 20 works for permanent display at the “Old Shipyard 1900” and other public space, a fee of 80,000 yuan (after tax) will be paid to the author for the use of the proposal, and the three-dimensional model will also be collected by the organizer.



2.5 Call for Submissions Details



(1) Submissions for the exhibition must be made online (authors experiencing internet difficulties should proactively contact the Art Committee Office). Each author can submit images of 1-3 works for the Art Committee’s selection and must fill out a registration form set by the Organizing Committee as well as provide corresponding supplementary materials. Relevant forms and instructions can be downloaded from the China Sculpture Institute’s website (Chinese version: www.csin.org.cn; English version: http://www.csin.org.cn/english/index.asp) .

Authors must send the filled electronic registration form, images of the proposed exhibition works, personal photo, and scanned copies of their passport to the designated Organizing Committee email wuhudiaosudasai@csin.org.cn before May 5, 2024.

Images of multiple works should be clearly and accurately matched with their descriptions (all digital images sent to the email should have a resolution of over 300 DPI). Images should be in JPG format, without any text information, and named after the author''''s name and work title (for example: Myron-Discobolus.JPG). The registration form must be filled out clearly, without omissions, and foreign participants should fill it out in English primarily. Late submissions will not be accepted.

(2) The Art Committee will evaluate all submitted works based on the registration materials, and the results will be published on China Sculpture Institute’s website and CSI official account of Wechat.



2.6 Exhibition Layout



The arrangement of sculptures will take place around the Wuhu “Old Shipyard 1900” and other public space, creating an orderly and aesthetically pleasing exhibition route. Each piece will have sufficient display space to ensure that the audience can fully appreciate the works from all angles.



2.7 Exhibition Duration



Long-term display.



2.8 Collection Fee



The collection fee for the 18 final selected works will be paid by the Wuhu party, with payment completed at the beginning of the exhibition opening. Each work will receive 100,000 yuan (after-tax).






(1)The projects submitted by participating authors must not infringe the patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, reputation rights or any other legitimate rights and interests of other third parties.

(2) The exhibition organizing units have the right to publish and distribute compilations of the exhibition projects and to authorize the Wuhu Municipal People’s Government and the China Sculpture Institute for their use in public welfare activities.






4.1 Organizers



China Sculpture Institute

Wuhu Municipal People''''s Government



4.2 Undertaking Organization



Wuhu Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau

Exhibition Department of China Sculpture Institute



4.3 Academic Support Units



Sculpture Department of China Central Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of China Academy of Art

Sculpture Department of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Sculpture Department of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts

Sculpture Department of Hubei Academy of Fine Arts



4.4 Organizing Committee



Directors:



Ning Bo  

Secretary of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee



Zeng Chenggang  

President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts



Deputy Directors:



Wei Xiufang

Minister of Publicity Department of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee



Xiang Jihui 

Deputy Mayor of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government



Deputy Directors:



Wei Xiufang 

Minister of Publicity Department of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee



Xiang Jihui 

Deputy Mayor of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government



Secretary-General: 



Zhu Famu 

Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of Wuhu Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau



Hua Chunjiang  

Deputy Secretary General of China Sculpture Institute



Member:



Yu Xiaoping  

Professor of China Academy of Art



Xing Hui 

Director of the Finance Department of Wuhu



Wang Yujuan  

Director of Wuhu Culture and Tourism Bureau



Hou Li

Director of Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu



Jin Yufeng   

Director of Wuhu Natural Resources and Planning Bureau



Tong Zongxin  

Director of Audit Bureau of Wuhu



Yang Shaohua  

Director of Wuhu City Management Bureau



Qin Wentao  

Deputy Director of Wuhu Public Security Bureau



Ding Minsheng  

Deputy Director of Wuhu Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau



Liu Meixia  

Office Director of China Sculpture Institute



Organizing Committee Bureau



Consultant: Hou Qirong

Director: Zhu Famu

Deputy Director: Yu Xiaoping, Hua Chunjiang, Ding Minsheng, Liu Meixia



4.5 Art Committee



Director of Art Committee:



Zeng Chenggang

President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Shanghai Academy of Fine Art



Art Committee Members :



Sun Zhenhua  

Secretary-General of China Sculpture Institute, Editor-in-Chief of China Sculpture



Lv Pinchang  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice President of School of Plastic Arts of Central Academy of Fine Arts



Jiao Xingtao  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice President of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts



Yin Xiaofeng  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Professor of Fine Arts College in Northeast Normal University



Ji Shaofeng  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Director of Hubei Art Museum



Zhai Qingxi  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice president of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts



Lin Gang  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Hangzhou Sculpture Institute



Dong Shubing  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice President of Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University



Zhang Wei   

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Dean of Sculpture Department of China Central Academy of Fine Arts



Tan Xun  

Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice President of School of Fine Arts, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts



Art Committee Advisor:



Li Ming 

Dean of the Sculpture Art Committee of Chinese Artists Association



Yang Jianping

Professor of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts



Chen Yungang

Professor of Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts



Yin Shuangxi  

Professor of Central Academy of Fine Arts



Fu Zhongwang

Artistic Director of Hubei Museum of Art



Huo Boyang

Professor of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts



Long Xiang  

Professor of China Academy of Art



Curator:



Zeng Chenggang 

President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Shanghai Academy of Fine Art



Academic Host:



Sun Zhenhua

Secretary-General of China Sculpture Institute, Editor-in-Chief of China Sculpture



General Exhibition Coordinator:



Hua Chunjiang



Executive Curator :



Yan Kun, Katherine



Exhibition Supervision Department:



Zhai Qingxi, Zhu Chen, Dong Shubing, Lin Gang, Chen Hui, Feng Chongli, Ma Tianyu



Exhibition Publicity Department:



Wang Jing, Zhang Zhuoming



International Communication Department：



Guo Hang, Zhao Lei, Katherine



Office Director of the Art Committee: 



Liu Meixia



Members of the Art Committee Office:



Shao Yuejiao, Lv Wentao, Hu Yuduo, Wang Jing, Luo Ping, Zhang Zhuoming, Ding Xuezhu



Contact of the Art Committee Office:



Tel: (+86) 010-66173056

Email: wuhudiaosudasai@csin.org.cn

Address: 302, Building 12, Yard 3, Xixing Road, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing

Postcode: 101318

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