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Chair exhibitions show culture sitting pretty

By LI YINGXUE | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-08-27 07:57

The exhibition Seat of Honor showcases 50 rare chairs at the Ou's Traditional Woodwork Exhibition Hall in Zhongshan, Guangdong province. CHINA DAILY

"Our antique furniture frequently carries the marks of time and use, narrating stories of history. Set against a white backdrop, the wood's hues are accentuated, imparting a delicate aura. While these pieces are crafted to withstand centuries, they also remind us of our transient existence, urging us to handle them with care and reverence," the curator says.

Before the exhibition opened, students from a local junior middle school paid a visit. Deng was worried they wouldn't be interested, but they ended up spending the entire day there.

"I believe museums should not only educate but also provide an immersive, all-encompassing experience for visitors," he says.

Zhang Yongchuan, 38, who works in international logistics and loves traditional furniture, is deeply impressed by the exhibition.

He describes it as "a perfect blend of tradition and modernity", praising the layout and presentation for being both systematic and professional.

The exhibition is set to run for a year, with Deng expressing hopes of taking it on a national tour afterward. This would allow a broader audience to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese wooden furniture, he says.

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