Hey art lovers and history buffs! 🎨✊ Swing by the China Art Museum in Shanghai for "Carving History – Shanghai and the New Woodcut Narratives of the War of Resistance (1931–1949)". This is not your typical art show—it’s a journey back to the 1930s and 40s, when woodcuts were the street art of their time.
Back in the late 1920s, Shanghai buzzed with creativity, mixing old-school traditions with modern vibes. Think Jaipur block prints or Indonesian batik, but charged with bold, revolutionary messages. Woodblock printing—carving designs into wood, inking them, then stamping paper—became a powerful tool for social change.
The exhibit highlights how these prints spread news and fueled anti-Japanese resistance during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Led by writer-intellectual Lu Xun, woodcuts were cheap to make and easy to share—perfect for rallying the masses. 🔥
Walk the galleries and you’ll see stark black-and-white imagery that speaks volumes: scenes of solidarity, calls for justice, and symbols of resistance. It shows that art can be more than decoration—it can be a force for change.
Whether you’re into art, history, or seeking fresh inspiration, this exhibition is a must-see. Plan your visit and discover how these carved blocks still resonate with ideas of freedom and progress. 🪵✨
Reference(s):
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