Liu Haisu Art Museum

　　　 Liu Haisu (1896-1994) was a founding figure of modern Chinese art, a pioneer of the New Art Movement, and an eminent art educator. Over his more than 80-year artistic career, he mastered both Eastern and Western art traditions and bridged the ancient and the modern, creating a vast array of artistic masterpieces that brought international acclaim to China. In his later years, he donated to the nation, free of charge, invaluable artworks by renowned masters from various dynasties—treasures he had painstakingly collected and preserved throughout his life—as well as his own works.

　　　　To honor Mr. Liu’s remarkable achievements and patriotic spirit, the Changzhou Municipal Government allocated funds to complete the first phase of the Liu Haisu Art Museum in 1993, and the second phase in 1998, named after his former residence “Jingyuan Hall.” The second phase houses the Liu Haisu Historical Archives, a museum dedicated to his life and achievements, a fine art exhibition hall, an art gallery, and multiple meeting and reception rooms. The complex covers an area of 2,500 m², with a total construction area of 3,000 m² and exhibition space totaling 1,200 m². “Jingyuan Hall” and the adjacent memorial park create a borrowed scenic view with shifting perspectives, featuring innovative design. It has become a landmark project in Changzhou’s social development and an important cultural tourism attraction.

　　　　The Liu Haisu Art Museum serves a dual function as a modern art museum and a memorial to a distinguished figure. It is a multifunctional, multidimensional art center that integrates exhibitions, collections, exchanges, research, and art education. The museum displays and exhibits high-quality artworks of various genres, collects and studies contemporary works of diverse styles and schools, fosters friendship and exchange with artists from around the world, and is committed to serving society and the general public.