The National Museum of China (NAMOC) collaborates with the Embassy of the Italian Republic in China and esteemed cultural institutions and museums in Italy to present an exhibition titled "Self-Portrait Masterpieces from the Uffizi Galleries Collections". The exhibition started at 10:00 on April 27 and will last until September 10. This significant museum partnership project launched by China and Italy marks the end of the China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism and serves as a testimony to the continuity and development of Sino-Italian friendship.

The exhibition features a curated selection of 50 genuine paintings from Uffizi Galleries collections, spanning from the Renaissance to contemporary art. Among these works are self-portraits by 50 renowned masters, including Raphael, Rubens, Rembrandt, Morandi, and Chagall.

The self-portrait of Raphael Sanzio

Upon entering the exhibition hall, visitors will not only encounter Raphael Sanzio's self-portrait but also "The School of Athens", one of his iconic masterpieces. The exhibition is marked by the thoughtful positioning of artists' self-portraits alongside their other works.

The self-portrait of Peter Paul Rubens

The self-portrait of Giorgio Morandi

The exhibition showcases the transformation of the art world over the past five centuries. Among the 50 self-portraits displayed, seven were created by female artists, providing audiences with a distinctive viewpoint to explore the gradual improvement of women's status throughout art history.

The self-portrait of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

One of the highlights of this exhibition is the immersive light-and-shadow experience. Centered around the theme "European Renaissance from the 14th to the 17th Centuries", this section employs digital technologies to showcase Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and other treasures from the Uffizi Galleries' collections.

The section of light-and-shadow experience

Throughout the exhibition, Ai Wenwen, a virtual digital AI docent of NAMOC, will serve as a digital guide for visitors during their tours.

The self-portrait of Cai Guoqiang

Exhibition Guide

Period: April 27 – September 10, 2023

Location: The South 1 and South 2 exhibition halls of NAMOC

Tickets:

(1) Regular adult admission ticket

Tuesdays to Sundays: CNY 198 per person (closed on Mondays, except for holidays)

(2) Concession ticket

Tuesdays to Sundays: CNY 99 per person (closed on Mondays, except for holidays)

Ticket Purchase

(1) Ticketing platforms: Meituan, Damai, Piaoxingqiu, Maoyan, and the reservation system of NAMOC;

(2) The deadline for applying for the refund of each ticket is 17:00 on the day before the selected visit date, and no such applications will be processed after the deadline;

(3) Once you have purchased a ticket through a specific ticketing platform, you are not permitted to buy another ticket from an alternative platform;

(4) Visitors who have been restricted entry to NAMOC due to multiple unfulfilled appointments may be temporarily prohibited from purchasing tickets; please plan your visit thoughtfully.

(Source: The Beijing News)