Modern masters

Display of works by the 20th century's two most prominent artists is a major attraction, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai.

An unprecedented joint exhibition on the works of two prominent Chinese artists of the 20th century — Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) and Qi Baishi (1864-1957) — is now on at the Long Museum in Shanghai.

The exhibition, entitled Southern Zhang and Northern Qi, features 50 artworks by the two modern masters. Jointly presented by the Long Museum in Shanghai and Beijing-based art firm Rong Bao Zhai, the exhibition will run through to Oct 16 in Shanghai and then at the Rong Bao Zhai Art Gallery in Beijing.