On October 24, the themed art exhibition "Splendid Cultural City: Interweaving with  the World" was successfully held at the Louvre in Paris, France, celebrating the 60th  anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. Co-organized by  Nanjing University of the Arts, this exhibition was an important part of the "2024 China  Nanjing Week" China-French cultural exchange series. It showcased the evolution  of Nanjing's textile craftsmanship, divided into three sections: "Exquisite Attire  & Common Clothes," "Weaving Machines & Mechanical Weaving" and "Renewed  Textiles." These sections highlighted modern innovations in Chinese design philosophy  and craftsmanship within the framework of Chinese lifestyle aesthetics. The exhibition was curated by Zhang Ming, Dean of the School of Industrial Design at  NUA, who also led the team. Featured works included the "Ge Wu Ding Xin" (meaning  understanding the essence of things and then innovating) series of lighting designs,  which combined traditional culture with modern technology and received widespread  acclaim from French audiences. Additionally, "Evergreen," a project by young faculty  member Li Anqi that explored jade and silk weaving techniques, also garnered  significant attention. The event attracted nearly 100 representatives, including officials  from various French regional governments, the Chinese Embassy in France, and  UNESCO. France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, attended the exhibition and gave it high  praise. During the exhibition, a "Dialogue of Artisans: Masters’ Salon" was held, where  Chinese and French designers and intangible cultural heritage experts discussed  cultural heritage preservation and innovative collaborations. This event underscored  the fusion of traditional Chinese culture with modern design, further deepening  cultural exchanges between China and France.