Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Chile,hosted by the Lustro Cultural Foundation of Chile, co-organized by Tsinghua Latin America Center and University of Andres Bello (UNAB),Titled"Return-China: Living and Growing in Difference", SeriesofWebinars onChina-Chile Cultural and Art Exchange, a total of threeonlineseminarswere successfully held on November 12, 19 and 26, 2020.

This eventunder the strong supportof Chinese Embassy in Chile and the Academy of Arts & Designof Tsinghua University. Chinese and Chilean scholars and experts gathered to have a lively discussion on the artistic works of Chilean artistsSebastian Correa and Daniela Banderas.

Zhang Baimeng, lecturer at Basic Teaching and Research Department of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, andMO Zhi, Assistant Professor at Painting Department of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, respectively participated in the seminars as commentators on November 12 and November 19.Manuel Figueroa, Dean of the Design Department, UNAB and Chen Taotao,director of Tsinghua Latin America Center respectively delivered opening speeches for the two events.

Guests attending the first webinar of China-Chile Cultural and Art Exchange Series

Guests attending the second webinar of China-Chile Cultural and Art Exchange Series

Zhang Baimeng said that Sebastian's works reflect typical Chinese street scenes and daily life,with a strong sense of humor reflect the life of Chinese people who live in peace. Therefore, whether it is photography or illustration, these are a good record.

Chilean artist Sebastian's 'Siesta' photo

Regarding Daniela's work, prof.Mo Zhi commented that today in China, cities are undergoinga tremendous change. Dense apartments make us livingin high density, but the connection is not close. Peopleare being completely separated from the big family-style group life of the past. Painting is interesting because of visual content,in which always carries more meaning than language. Daniela is both rational and sensual, and shecombines these two conflicting elements in her work.

series of paintings "Nowhere", by Daniela Banderas

Video Link:

November 12th event：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLCfjGlv_uE

November 19th event：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIiJGQt6_zw