
December 5, 2023 marked the 120th anniversary of Mr. Wu Dayu’s birth. “Dreams of the Same Dream”, the academic forum commemorating the anniversary took place that day at Nanyuan Grand Conference Room, China Academy of Art (CAA) while a special commemorative exhibition was held concurrently at Nanyuan Exhibition Hall. As part of the series of academic events commemorating CAA’s 95th anniversary, the event gathered nearly 30 experts, scholars, and artists in China and overseas to celebrate the anniversary and draw inspiration from Mr. Wu’s achievements by engaging in discussions centered on two themes – “study on Mr. Wu Dayu’s painting techniques and methods” and “study on Mr. Wu Dayu's artistic theories and aesthetic education philosophy”.
Wu Dayu (1903−1988) was one of the founders of CAA as well as a celebrated art educator and oil painter. He made outstanding contributions to China’s art education in the 20th century, training a generation of world-renowned artists, including Zao Wou-Ki, Zhu Dequn, and Wu Guanzhong.