E.G.G. Strategic Alliance to Showcase Works of Award-Winning Artist Yuan Xikun

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Oct 18, 2011, 07:22 ET

E.G.G. Strategic Alliance and China Institute in America are joining forces to host the renowned artist's works provided by the Yiyuan Society of China

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The China Institute in American and E.G.G. Strategic Alliance (EGGSA) will co-host famous artist Yuan Xikun's works at the CUE Art Foundation at 511 West 25th Street. The free, one-time event will take place on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The exhibit, 'Two to Three Dimensions: Blend of Contemporary Chinese Art and Western Aesthetic,' will feature 25 of Xikun's award-winning works that range from contemporary paintings to sculptures. The event will also include 'ARTtalk & Dialogue,' an interactive discussion between the artist, critics, curators and other art professionals about the role of artist in re-defining the function contemporary art in art market and world.

Xikun, as the top three of contemporary Chinese artists listed in 2010, was invited to create hundreds of portraits for world personages and his sculptures have been featured in museums from St. Petersburg, Russia to Washington and everywhere in between. His works have been used in popular places like the Smithsonian International Center in Washington and Beijing Zoo in China. Mr. Yuan is the best in view of winning international medals in the field of sculpture, such as the highest honorable medals from foreign presidents and cultural agencies. Last year, Xikun's sculpture set a Chinese record on sculpture category at Poly International Auction. Xikun is well-known not only for his artwork, but his role as an environmentalist, educator, public speaker and philosopher. For more information about Xikun's art achievement and social life, please visit http://xikuny.squarespace.com.

For more information, please contact EGGSA at (626) 636-6797.

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