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As the scope of exhibitions continually expanded, the methods of presenting calligraphy also underwent continuous innovation. In the early stages, calligraphy works were primarily mounted vertically; later, they were mounted and displayed on snow-covered or flat surfaces, resulting in increasingly clear and refined exhibition effects. With exhibition curation becoming a profession, the planning and environment of exhibition halls have greatly improved. The use of lighting, color coordination, and the integration of artworks with their surroundings all reflect the advancement of new exhibition concepts—a comprehensive effect of material progress, spiritual liberation, and intellectual pluralism.
In addition to quantity and presentation methods, the improvement in the artistic quality of exhibited works has been the greatest highlight of calligraphy creation and exhibitions over the past 40 years. With the liberation of thought, calligraphers have boldly explored and innovated in artistic expression, giving rise to successive waves of creative movements such as the Central Plains style and the Second Wang Feng school. Artists deeply rooted in traditional calligraphic achievements have organically fused tradition with modernity, achieving a high level of aesthetic beauty and artistic appeal in their styles. This reflects both the personal effort and talent of creators and is also facilitated by abundant writing materials, tools, and models for study. High-level exhibitions such as the National Calligraphy Exhibition and the Lanting Award once demonstrated great professionalism; in recent years, some exhibitions have increasingly emphasized academic rigor through the intervention of calligraphy criticism. The “Academic Criticism Exhibition of Contemporary Calligraphy Creation” held in September this year is an excellent example. It can be said that the past 40 years of reform and opening-up have been not only four decades of continuously intensifying “calligraphy fever,” but also four decades of relentless inheritance and proactive exploration within the calligraphy community. The breadth of calligraphy creation has reached unprecedented levels. The 11th National Calligraphy Exhibition proposed the concept of “rooted in tradition, encouraging innovation, integrating literature and art, and fostering pluralistic integration,” reflecting how calligraphy’s exploration continues to deepen its engagement with tradition, approach ideals, and point toward the future—with the capacity to actively participate in cultural construction during this era.