Chinese intangible cultural heritage exhibition in London showcases contemporary design
2026-09-24 10:36 Xinhua
This photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026 shows an exhibit on display in an exhibition titled "Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind," in London, Britain. An exhibition bringing together Chinese intangible cultural heritage and contemporary design opened at Somerset House in London on Wednesday, featuring nearly 150 works and sets of works by more than 70 Chinese and international artists. Titled "Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind," the exhibition is part of the 2026 London Design Festival and runs until Sept. 27. It features works in ceramics, lacquer, embroidery, glass, fiber art, furniture and installation. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
LONDON, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition bringing together Chinese intangible cultural heritage and contemporary design opened at Somerset House in London on Wednesday, featuring nearly 150 works and sets of works by more than 70 Chinese and international artists.
Titled "Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind," the exhibition is part of the 2026 London Design Festival and runs until Sept. 27. It features works in ceramics, lacquer, embroidery, glass, fiber art, furniture and installation.
The exhibition is jointly curated by Su Dan, professor at the Academy of Arts and Design of Tsinghua University, and Yang Lan, chairperson of Sun Media Group.
Following previous editions in Paris in 2024 and Milan in 2025, the London exhibition focuses on the relationship between people and their inner world. It is divided into three sections themed around the Chinese concepts of Chengxin, or clearing the mind, Xiuxin, refining the mind, and Yangxin, nourishing the mind.




