The 80 artworks put on show included traditional Chinese paintings, oil paintings, print works and sculptures.

Despite the modern forms and concepts of the works, they keep the unique Chinese cultural temperament, which becomes a microcosm of the contemporary China.

Jiang Tieli, head of sculpture department of the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, said all the art works are made by teachers and graduate students of the Academy, adding that they did not bring any large sculptures because of the transportation restrictions.

"The six teachers come from different departments and are experts in different types of paintings," he pointed out.

Jiang said that art transcends cultures as it is the shared way of communication of human beings.