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Exhibition

Li Qingyu

Tue 20 Jan – Fri 27 Feb 2026

Wallner Gallery

Free

Opening times

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

This exhibition showcases the exquisite scroll paintings of Li Qingyu, a nationally recognised first-class Chinese artist based in Ningbo and Director of the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Association.

With over 60 years of experience, Li Qingyu is a master of his craft. While renowned for his elegant freehand paintings of Chinese ladies, this exhibition also features his powerful depictions of flowers and birds, demonstrating his remarkable versatility. His works have been exhibited and collected worldwide.

Part of Lunar New Year celebrations, in partnership with the Nottingham Confucius Insitute.

Organised by the Nottingham Confucius Institute, UNNC CI Branch, and Lakeside Arts. Supported by China Zhejiang Guoqiao Painting and Calligraphy Institute, China Ningbo Collectors Association, China Ningbo Overseas Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Institute, Ningbo Collectors Association.

In partnership with

Nottingham Confucius Institute
A woman wearing a traditional Chinese performance dress dances on stage.
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Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Horse

Workshops and performances in February.

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Related Workshop:

Workshop
Chinese artist Li Qingyu looks on at his artwork
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Visual Arts Studio

Masterclass in Traditional Chinese Painting

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Learn traditional Chinese painting techniques and creative insights directly from living master Li Qingyu.

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