An exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting showcases over 30 artworks, calligraphic scrolls, opera costumes, and documents from the collection of celebrated couple Wu Zuguang (1917–2003), a renowned scholar and dramatist, and Xin Fengxia (1927–98), a master of Pingju Opera. The works were donated by their son, Wu Huan, in 2025, adding to the family's history of public cultural preservation—Wu Huan's grandfather and father previously donated 241 artworks to the Palace Museum, and Xin Fengxia donated her stage costumes for research.
This exhibition matters because it illuminates the couple's home as a vibrant "cultural salon" in Beijing, where leading figures from literature, drama, opera, and fine arts gathered. The donated collection preserves decades of artistic exchange and friendship, offering rare insight into the interconnected cultural life of mid-20th-century China. It also underscores the family's enduring commitment to making cultural heritage accessible to the public.