Artillery Of Ancestors: Decoding Si Chuan’s Art Battlefield

#summervacay 🏛️ Sichuan Art Museum: Chengdu’s Canvas of Tradition & Revolution A dual-venue epicenter of Sichuan’s artistic soul — where ancient ink-wash landscapes collide with revolutionary woodcuts and avant-garde contemporary works. 📍 Locations New Museum (Main): ‣ Address: 6 Renmin West Road, Qingyang District (beside Tianfu Square). ‣ Architecture: Sleek modern façade with latticework inspired by Shu brocade. Old Museum (Closed for Renovation): ‣ Formerly at 20 Huaxing Street — now primarily used for archives/storage. 🎨 Collection Highlights Sichuan Ink-Wash Masters: Zhang Daqian’s dreamy landscapes, Chen Zizhuang’s poetic bamboo scrolls. Revolutionary Woodcuts: Powerful black-and-white prints from the 1930s–40s, documenting China’s wartime resilience. Ethnic Minority Art: Vibrant Qiang and Tibetan thangka paintings, embroidery, and ritual masks. Contemporary Sichuan: Experimental works by Luo Zhongli, He Duoling, and emerging Chengdu-based artists. ✨ Key Features Free admission (bring ID/passport for ticket). Rotating exhibitions: 70%+ space dedicated to temporary shows — from calligraphy biennales to digital art. Silent storytelling: Minimal English labeling; focus on visual impact. Architectural symbolism: Roofline mimics rolling Sichuan hills; interiors use natural light like a Song Dynasty scroll. ⏳ Practical Info Hours: 9AM–5PM (closed Mondays). Nearby: 5-min walk to Chengdu Museum; 10-min to Wenshu Monastery tea houses. Avoid: Lunch hour (12–1:30PM) — local tour groups crowd popular exhibits. 🌿 Why Visit? "Where Zhang Daqian’s mist-shrouded peaks hang beside steel-and-neon installations. This is not just art — it’s Sichuan’s history breathing through ink, revolution, and pixel." Pro Tip: Pair with Chengdu Museum next door for a full day of culture (both free!). Insider Note: The old Huaxing Street venue housed China’s first woodcut archive — its spirit lives on in the new museum’s Ground Floor Revolutionary Wing. Ask staff about viewing rare Lu Xun-era prints!