??????? The 2008 Olympic
Landscape Sculpture International Exhibition is one of the
pinnacles of ongoing Olympic cultural activities. Jointly sponsored
by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX
Olympiad (BOCOG), China Artists Association, CPPCC Painting and
Calligraphy Workroom Sculpture Studio and Capital Civilization
Development Foundation, the exhibition aims to imbue the Olympian
spirit to China and the world, presenting a range of art-pieces
which symbolize all that is honorable about the Olympic
spirit.
??????? Since the art
extravaganza was first started on August 8, 2005, 2433 suggestions
have been fielded from close to 90 countries, with 290 of them
standing out in terms of design and impact. Made from bronze, iron,
aluminum, stainless steel and other raw materials, these works were
copied three times to take the exhibition on the road in
simultaneous tours around the world. The move delves into spreading
the Olympic spirit and translating the meaning of the "People's
Olympics" motto into true mass public involvement. Furthermore,
popular designs will become urban landscape pieces commemorating
the Olympics and the brighter future they promise.
??????? After debuting in
Beijing in June 2006, the 2008 Olympic Landscape Sculpture
International Exhibition embarked on its first six-month national
tour, visiting the cities of Tianjin, Xiamen, Changchun, Lanzhou,
Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Taiyuan, Shijiazhuang, Nanning, Ningbo, Shenzhen
and Guangzhou. The next tour will take in Macao, Hong Kong and
Taiwan before moving to major international cities.