Exhibition Recommendation | Brocade of Heavenly Splendor: An Exhibition of Mao Zedong’s Poems, Calligraphy, and Related Documents

On December 26, 2023, the exhibition “Yunjin Tianzhang: A Showcase of Mao Zedong’s Poems, Calligraphy, and Related Documents” opened in the third-floor exchange hall of the Fuzhou City Museum. The exhibition was co-organized by the Fuzhou City Museum, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall of Fuzhou City, and the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall of Fuzhou City, with the Fuzhou City Red Culture Research Association serving as the implementing body.

Comrade Mao Zedong was not only a great revolutionary and a leader of the people, but also an outstanding poet and calligrapher. His poems brim with heroic spirit, while his calligraphy displays a free‑spirited elegance, vigorous strength, and towering grace—its form and spirit in perfect harmony, its meaning soaring like a rainbow. It is truly unparalleled in the world, a treasured gem of Chinese culture and art, an epic as splendid as brocade woven by the heavens.

December 26 this year marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Mao Zedong. To honor this towering figure among the sons and daughters of China and to reflect on the glorious journey of the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, we are presenting this special exhibition. It also aims to promote red culture, pass down the red gene, remain true to our original aspirations, and forge ahead with concerted effort. The exhibition is divided into four sections—Poetry Expresses Aspiration, Poetry Describes Scenery, Poetry Conveys Emotion, and Poetry Embodies Action—and features more than 200 items, including calligraphy works, books and periodicals, stamps, records, and other archival materials.

 

 

Part One

 

Poetry Expresses Aspirations—Ambitious Ambitions

Eight calligraphic masterpieces of poetry by the young Mao Zedong, tracing his journey to revolution, are on display, elucidating his lofty aspirations.

Part Two

 

Poetry Describes the Scenery—The Majestic Pass, a Long and Arduous Road

The exhibition showcases ten poems composed by Mao Zedong during the revolutionary war years, along with a variety of books. It recounts the arduous struggles of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party, depicting the formidable obstacles and the imminent prospect of victory.

Part Three

 

Poetry Expresses Emotion—Great Talent and Ambition

The exhibition showcases poems, paintings, and newspaper articles by Mao Zedong commemorating his beloved wife, Yang Kaihui, as well as historical luminaries and revolutionary heroes, vividly conveying his grand vision and unwavering dedication to saving the people of the world, a spirit that drove him to devote himself wholeheartedly to this cause throughout his life.

Part Four

 

Poetic Words and Deeds – The Rooster Sings Loudly

The exhibition features a complete set of porcelain plates adorned with stamps of Mao Zedong’s poems, his poetic reflections on the global situation, and promotional materials and literary works celebrating his poetry, all of which express the public’s appreciation and affection for his poetic legacy. The exhibition will run until February 25, 2024. You are warmly invited to visit!

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Editor: Deng Chao | Source: Fuzhou City Museum

 

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