Looking for art that bridges past and present? Fan Yanyan’s new silk art exhibition at Beijing’s Yindi Art Museum is your ticket! 🎨 It opened last Tuesday (Jan 13, 2026) and features iconic works alongside fresh pieces inspired by the upcoming Year of the Horse. 🐎 Widely hailed as one of China’s leading silk artists, Fan spins ancient techniques into designs that feel totally modern.
At the opening, Fan Yanyan teamed up with musician Fang Jinlong to debut "Harmony of Dragon and Horse"—a dynamic fusion of flowing silk installations and live traditional Chinese music. Imagine delicate silk ribbons moving in sync with rhythmic beats and melodies: it’s art you can see, feel, and almost hear.
Our reporter, Yang Yan, got an exclusive first look and says the pieces resonate with timeless themes like balance, harmony, and nature—think of motifs that echo the patterns on a saree or batik, but reimagined in vibrant silks. For anyone who’s ever appreciated silk scarves or tried on a silk kurta, this exhibit turns that heritage into a fresh, immersive experience.
Whether you’re an art newbie or a design geek, Fan Yanyan’s show is a feast for the senses. Slide into Beijing’s Yindi Art Museum before it closes, and leave inspired by how ancient wisdom can spark new ideas. ✨
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Fan Yanyan’s art connects ancient wisdom with how we live now
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