\u201cPower of the Image\u201d is a part of the series of activities of \u201cThe Wild of China\u201d, which is the brand of \u201cPublic Relations of Image\u201d created by China Public Relations Association (CPRA). In 2017, the theme of the photography culture exhibition is “Fusion across Transcendence, Beauty of Datong”, which responds to the “One Belt & One Road” initiative to promote world cultural exchanges and mutual learning and understanding. This activity is jointly hosted by China Public Relations Association (CPRA) and the People\u2019s Government of Datong. It brings together the international and domestic photographers with our photography enthusiasts. Till 2017, \u201cPower of the Image\u201d International Photography Culture Exhibition has been successfully held for 3 editions. It will set up the \u201cGuest of Honor\u201d for the first time, which is regarded as the special guest cooperation country. The countries of \u201cGuest of Honor\u201d will have individual Image culture exhibition areas, where will show more than 100 most influential works reflecting the country\u2019s natural landscape, local customs and civilization achievement. Holland, Russia and Pakistan were invited as the countries of \u201cGuest of Honor\u201d for the first time. CEAC will present over 100 works on the exhibition as the representative of the guest country — Holland. At the same time, the delegation of Holland will attend the exhibition ceremony, which includes: the president of the Rijksakademie Janwillem Schrofer, outstanding famous artists Marjan Laaper,
\nTara Fallaux and Peer Veneman, the lecturer of modern and contemporary art
\nat Utrecht University Linda Boersma.<\/p>\n

The vast majority of the Dutch artists featured in this exhibition have been on
\nCEAC\u2019s residency program at some point in their career. The display showcases a
\nvariety of subject matters, styles and creative methods, and also features a
\nsmall number of video works in conjunction with photography to give the viewers
\na taste of other possibilities of lens-based artistic practice by Dutch contemporary artists.<\/p>\n

The power of a photographic image, therefore, lies in its ability to not only
\nrecord the physical world or represent an objective reality but also reflect
\nour inner worlds, serving as a testament to our subjective realities. Cultural
\nexchange can also be considered an art of perspectives. In the long history of
\nintercultural relations, preconceptions and old narratives were tested, revised
\nand adjusted through both dialogues and conflicts. In the best scenarios, we
\nlearn from one another and seek commonality despite differences, leading to
\ndeeper mutual understanding and greater mutual respect. It is hoped that with
\nthis grand debut of Dutch contemporary art in Datong \u2013 one of China\u2019s ancient
\ncultural cities and the start point of the Silk Road in China\u2019s North Wei Dynasty(386-534AD),
\nvisitors will be inspired to contemplate and appreciate with expanded perspectives
\nthe connections between the past and the present, and between different parts of the world,
\nin this increasingly interconnected and interdependent world we co-inhabit.<\/p>\n

Participating artists
\nAernoutMik, Emilie Hudig, Gerald van der Kaap, Guido van der Werve,
\nKatrin Korfmann & Jens Pfeifer, Marike Schuurman, Marjan Laaper, MarjanTeeuwen,
\nPeer Veneman, Persijn Broersen & Margit Lukacs, Sarah mei Herman,
\nScarlett HooftGraafland, Sigurdur Gudmundsson, Sylvie Zijlmans & Hewald Jongenelis,
\nTara Fallaux, Ton Zwerver.<\/p>\n