Details

Step into the world of Chinese scholars from 1786 to 1955, who rediscovered their ancient heritage to transform the arts. This exhibition reveals how the technique of rubbing inscriptions with ink (rubbings) helped document forgotten relics before becoming a major source of artistic inspiration. Featuring 145 works, the display shows how these rubbings fueled a modern aesthetic revival in calligraphy, painting, and decorative arts, creating a distinctly contemporary visual language.

Dates and Hours

Dates: November 7, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed Mondays, December 25, January 1, and May 1.

Tickets and Location

Tickets: €12 (adult). Free entry for under 18s, people with disabilities, and job seekers. Reduced rates for ages 18-26 and students.

Location: Cernuschi Museum, 7 Avenue Velasquez, 75008 Paris.

Background and Highlights

Organized in partnership with the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

Focus on jinshixue (the study of metals and stones) and the rubbing technique.

Features works by leading artists like Wu Changshuo, who infused ancient inscription aesthetics into painting.

Online booking strongly recommended.