Exhibition Overview
Presented by the North American Chinese Calligraphers Association, the 2026 exhibition continues the Association's international exhibition series after previous editions in 2014 and 2017. The exhibition presents Chinese calligraphy as a classical art form with an active contemporary life.
Academic Symposium
An academic symposium will be held at Columbia University as part of the exhibition program. Its main topic is Globalization and Modernization of Chinese Calligraphy, bringing scholarly attention to the historical depth and contemporary movement of calligraphy.
- Traditional Chinese calligraphy brush techniques
- Calligraphy styles and aesthetics
- Overseas calligraphy education
- Calligraphy psychology and therapy
- Calligraphy and modern design
- Calligraphy as abstract art
- Calligraphy in the digital era
The Beauty of Calligraphy
The Beauty of Calligraphy is a multidisciplinary cultural program associated with the 2026 exhibition, bringing calligraphy into dialogue with music, poetry, dance, Kunqu, and traditional Chinese culture.
Artists and Works
The exhibition will gather artists and scholars from the international calligraphy community. Artist profiles and selected works can be expanded as official materials are prepared.
News and Media
Exhibition news, photographs, video links, press materials, and public documentation will be organized through the Association's media archive as the event develops.