Professor Lin Xiang Xiong Hosts Landmark Art Exhibition and Peace Prize Ceremony in Paris
The exhibition received
strong support from key French institutions, with former French President François
Hollande serving as Honorary Patron, and former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre
Raffarin personally attending the opening. Featuring 25 original works by
Professor Lin, the exhibition explored three themes - anti-war, anti-poverty,
and anti-pollution - and vividly embodied Professor Lin’s vision of “Art for
Peace”, a concept that transcends aesthetics and seeks to inspire moral
reflection and intercultural understanding.
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During the exhibition, a high-level academic symposium was held, bringing together leading international scholars, philosophers, and cultural leaders to reflect on “Intercultural Dialogue at the Crossroads” and “Rebuilding the Concept of Peace through Art.” Distinguished speakers included French writer and human rights activist Marek Halter, eminent philosopher and sinologist François Jullien, intellectual publisher François L’Yvonnet, Swiss curator and sociologist Barbara Polla, special adviser to the President of the Arab World Institute Claude Mollard, cultural diplomacy advisor Yves Marek, and retired French Air Force General Étienne Copel. Throughout the discussions, Professor Lin shared his unique insights on the times, on art, and on the essence of peace, sparking strong resonance and deep dialogue.
On 12 September, the
inaugural “Lin Xiang Xiong Art for Peace Prize” ceremony was held with
great success. The competition drew 1,883 entries from 100 countries around the
world, far exceeding expectations. This overwhelming response underscored the
wide recognition of Professor Lin’s “Art for Peace” advocacy, echoing
the common aspirations of today’s world. Professor Lin announced that the award
will be established as a biennial event, continuing as a major artistic
initiative dedicated to peace.
“This exhibition is more
of an awakening of thought than a presentation of art,” said Professor Lin
Xiang Xiong. “Every brushstroke is a testimony of time, a silent dialogue
between past and present, pain and healing. Whether through the exhibition or
the establishment of the Peace Prize, I hope art is not merely for admiration
but can truly touch hearts, serve as a bridge between cultures, and awaken the
soft conscience deep within humanity.”
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The exhibition also marks a milestone in Professor Lin’s artistic journey and heralds the opening of the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery in Penang, scheduled for mid-December 2025. Covering 8,000 square meters, the gallery will house Professor Lin’s major works and also providing a platform for emerging artists to pursue their dreams. It will stand as one of the largest private art galleries in the region, strengthening Malaysia’s role as a hub of cultural diplomacy and intercultural understanding in Southeast Asia.
Through “The Vicissitudes of Life,” Professor Lin once again demonstrates that art is a messenger of thought and conscience. With clarity, he advocates peace, and as an artist, he chooses his own path - through the soft power of culture, through words, and through his brush - to voice his deep concern for war, pollution, and poverty. With art as his language, he calls upon fellow artists to join his cause, uniting their strength to speak out for peace and the future of humanity
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