Exhibit shines spotlight on Dunhuang murals in Shanghai

gogansu.com | Updated: 2022-10-09

The "Meet Dunhuang • Light and Shadow Art Exhibition" came to Shanghai on Oct 4, the second stop of its itinerant tour.

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The "Meet Dunhuang • Light and Shadow Art Exhibition" kicks off in Shanghai on Oct 4. [Photo provide by Meet You Museum]

With the help of 3D lightscribe technology, more than 200 re-paintings of the Dunhuang Grotto murals are available to audiences in an immersive viewing experience.

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The "Meet Dunhuang • Light and Shadow Art Exhibition" kicks off in Shanghai on Oct 4. [Photo provide by Meet You Museum]

During the event, dozens of 4K ultra-clear equipment vividly reproduce the exquisite murals in the 1,300-square meter projection area.

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The "Meet Dunhuang • Light and Shadow Art Exhibition" kicks off in Shanghai on Oct 4. [Photo provide by Meet You Museum]

A static exhibition area was also prepared to display replicas of some of the missing works, including "The Sutra of Contemplating Amitayus" and the "Five Hundred Robbers in Buddha Karma".

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The "Meet Dunhuang • Light and Shadow Art Exhibition" kicks off in Shanghai on Oct 4. [Photo provide by Meet You Museum]

The exhibition, sponsored by China Cultural International Tours Inc and the China Cultural Tourism and Creativity, will be on display until Jan 2, 2023.