Diverse events mark 60 years of Sino-French diplomatic ties

Now Shenzhen   |   April 23, 2024
Magda Danysz (L), one of the curators, introduces the “Urban Vision” exhibition at Jupiter Museum of Art on April 3. Hu Lei
Sherley Freudenreich creates paintings during the “Dans Ma Forêt” live concert in this file photo. The show will be staged at Huaxia Arts Center on April 14. Photos from the organizers unless otherwise stated
A poster of “Gaby Deslys.”
A scene from “Mozart L’Opéra Rock.”
Liu Ye as Jean Valjean in a scene from “Les Misérables” staged in Nanjing on March 30. The Chinese-language play will be staged at Shenzhen Poly Theater on May 18-19. Xinhua
An installation is seen at “The Tide Never Recede — Alphonse Mucha and Modern World” exhibition at Sea World Culture and Arts Center. Cao Zhen

The 19th Festival Croisements is bringing a series of engaging activities in Shenzhen to celebrate 60 years of Sino-French diplomatic ties and fruitful collaborations, according to a press conference at the Jupiter Museum of Art last week.

Art exhibitions, including “The Tide Never Recede — Alphonse Mucha and Modern World,” “The Invention of Modern Landscape — From Corot to the Impressionists,” “Interconnection — Exhibition of Franco-Chinese Contemporary Architecture,” “MOFARTS: The Fifth Feast of Fairies,” and “Urban Vision,” will bring a fantastic visual feast for viewers.

Among them, the “Urban Vision” exhibition featuring the works of over 50 renowned artists stands out as a highlight of the festival. Exploring the evolution of street art, the exhibition also addresses issues such as urban space. Notably, it has invited 11 artists from around the world to gather at the museum and create their paintings onsite.

The festival will also present a variety of performances, with many of them to be staged in Shenzhen. Upcoming performances will include famed French musical “Don Juan,” ballet performances by La Ballet de L’Opera National de Bordeaux, and a Chinese version of the stage play, “Les Misérables.” Additionally, “Dans Ma Forêt,” a creative concert accompanied with painting onsite, will take place at the Huaxia Arts Center. 

In addition to art exhibitions and theater performances, Shenzhen will also host a series of music feasts, including violin recitals, a jazz piano concert and a string quartet, during the festival. 

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House of Versailles performed a concert of Baroque classics April 5. The famed Quatuor Van Kuijk, one of the world’s fastest-rising string quartets, will grace the Bay Opera of Shenzhen with a night of pieces by Debussy, Faure, Ravel, Satie and Poulenc.

A French literature symposium will be held at the Shenzhen Book City CBD Store on May 25. Three scholars from China and France have been invited by the Shenzhen Publishing House to share their insights on literature, travel and art. François Boucher will recount his experiences in Guangdong, Du Qinggang will discuss creativity in both French and Chinese contexts, while Cheng Jing, the translator of “Mona’s Eye,” will share her journey through French literature and art.

Exhibitions

• ‘Urban Vision’
Dates: Through July 7

• ‘Mon Corps, Ce Cheval — Sculptures de Guo Chengdong’
Dates: July 20-Sept. 20
Venue: Jupiter Museum of Art, Futian District
Metro: Line 3 to Futian Bonded Area Station, Exit B

• ‘The Tide Never Recede — Alphonse Mucha and Modern World’
Dates: Through June 26

• ‘Interconnection — Exhibition of Franco-Chinese Contemporary Architecture’
Dates: May 24-June 23

• ‘The Invention of Modern Landscape — From Corot to the Impressionists’
Dates: July 27-Dec. 10

• ‘MOFARTS: The Fifth Feast of Fairies’
Dates: Aug. 30-Oct. 7
Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District)Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station, Exit A

Performances

• Concert ‘Dans Ma Forêt’
Time: 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., April 14

• Chinese play ‘Mon Petit Prince’
Dates: June 15-16
Booking: WeChat miniprogram “大麦”
Venue: Huaxia Arts Center, Nanshan District
Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station, Exit A

• ‘La Sylphide’ and ‘Don Quixote’ Act 3 by Ballet de L’Opera National de Bordeaux
Time: 8 p.m., April 27-28

• Concert by Quatuor Van Kuijk
Time: 8 p.m., May 25
Booking: WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”
Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District
Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station, Exit A

• French musical ‘Gaby Deslys’
Time: 8 p.m., June 15; 3 p.m., June 16
Booking: WeChat account “mixcworld”
Venue: Theater in The MixC World, Nanshan District
Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station, Exit A

• French musical ‘Don Juan’
Time: 7:30 p.m., April 19-21 (April 20-21 also at 2 p.m.)

• ‘Les Misérables’ (in Chinese)
Time: 7:30 p.m., May 18-19

• French musical ‘Mozart L’Opéra Rock’
Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 29-Sept. 1 (Aug. 31-Sept. 1 also at 2 p.m.)
Booking: WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”
Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District
Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station, Exit E

• French musical ‘Mozart L’Opéra Rock’
Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 15-17; 2 p.m., Aug. 17-18
Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”
Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District
Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station, Exit D

• Arnaud Sussmann violin recital
Time: 8 p.m., May 18
Booking: WeChat account “cmskpac”
Venue: Mountain View Theater, inside Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station, Exit A

• Chorus by Maîtrise Saint-Marc — Les Choristes
Date: Nov. 1 
Booking: WeChat account “uchengwangluo”
Venue: Nanshan Culture and Sports Center
Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station, Exit B

• Jazz piano by Laurent Coulondre
Time: 7:30 p.m., April 14

• Violin concert by Esther Abrami
Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 26
Booking: WeChat account “szyyt_piao”
Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District
Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station, Exit D

ARTICLE FROM: Shenzhen Government Online