Portable Museum

Chapter 316 Opening of the Tour Exhibition of Traditional Arts and Crafts

After returning to the hotel, arrangements have already been made there, and there are dedicated guides.

After entering the hotel, sign in first and receive a commemorative gift bag.

In the big gift bag, there is a handicraft in Paris, a notebook, a pen, and the itinerary of the touring exhibition.

Ordinary young and middle-aged artists live in standard rooms, which can be freely combined or randomly assigned.

Old artists live in business suites.

The list has already been handed over to the front desk, and you only need to register at the front desk with your passport.

Considering that many people do not understand English, the front desk also specially arranged guides and translators.

The translator is naturally a Chinese employee, acting temporarily.

Otherwise, learning a foreign language requires an environment. When they first came to Paris, these employees stumbled and struggled in English.

In just over a month, I was able to communicate in English.

Zhang Junping stood in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel, chatting with several familiar artists.

"Dear Zhang!
The touring exhibition is about to start, when will the exhibits arrive?Move-in starts tomorrow! "George Fairburn found Zhang Junping and asked anxiously.

"What's the rush! All the exhibits are carried by the artists. After a while, after the artists have settled down, I will arrange for someone to take them back." Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"Dear Zhang, your attention is really great. We can carry our works with us, so we don't have to worry about losing them." George Fairborn immediately saw the benefits of doing so, and praised with a smile.

"The most important thing is to save a lot of shipping costs by doing this." Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"George, I will meet my compatriots at the Hilton Hotel tonight, do you want to join us?"

"Forget it, everyone doesn't know each other, and they don't understand the language, so it doesn't make sense for me to participate." George Fairburn shook his head and refused.

After seeing off George Fairburn, Zhang Junping came to Wu Xinping's room.

At this time, Wu Xinping's room was full of people. Everyone had just arrived in Paris, and they were very excited, but also a little nervous.

It is estimated that there will be groups of three or four gathering together to chat.

"Old Wu, I don't admire you for anything else, but I admire your luck. I am old, I am old, I have picked up such a good apprentice and made such a big career. We old guys can also follow suit." Wu Zuoren laughed said.

This time, only two and a half of Qi Baishi's apprentices came. Li Kuchan, Li Keran, Wang Xuetao and others did not attend due to physical reasons.

Wu Xinping and Lou Shibai are the disciples of Qi Baishi's Zheng'er Eight Classics, and Qi Gong is considered a half-disciple, because he quit the master's school halfway.

In fact, the matter of Qi Gong's withdrawal from the teacher's school was not made public, but it was tacitly understood by everyone.

Qigong followed him to learn painting at the beginning, but later he never went to Qi Baishi's door on the way, so he severed the relationship.

Qi Baishi didn't know it at first, and he kept talking about why the kid Qi Gong didn't come to learn painting.

Everyone didn't tell Qi Baishi that Qigong was sentenced to be a teacher. After all, Qi Baishi was already old at that time, and everyone was afraid that he would not be able to bear it after knowing the truth.

However, the former senior brothers also cut off contact with Qi Gong one after another. It was not until after Qi Baishi passed away, and because Qi Gong was not publicly sentenced to be a teacher, that everyone gradually started contacting again.

Therefore, Qi Gong can only be regarded as half of Qi Baishi's apprentice.

"Mr. Wu, you're trying to kill me!" When Wu Zuoren said this, Zhang Junping just came in. Hearing Wu Zuoren's words, he clasped his fists and laughed.

"Whether it is flattering or not, everyone has a steelyard in their hearts.

Although it is said that literati look down on each other, but when you reach your level, no one can obliterate you.

It's a matter of time before one becomes famous.

What's more, you are not an unknown person.

The famous flat imitation is really envious of me. "Wu Guanzhong interrupted with a smile.

"Ping imitation? Old Wu, what do you mean by imitation?" Everyone asked in confusion.

"Recently, a number of oil paintings imitating modern painters have appeared on the European and American markets. There is a hidden mark on them, which is to imitate two Chinese characters.

And Zhang Xiaoyou's name is Zhang Junping. "Wu Guanzhong didn't make a fool of himself, and revealed the answer with a smile.

"That doesn't prove that Zhang Xiaoyou is mediocre?
You know, there are quite a few people with flat in their names.

Not to mention far away, there is one in front of us, Wu Xinping also has the character Ping in his name. ’ someone retorted.

"If this is the case alone, it cannot prove that Zhang Xiaoyou is mediocrity.

Some time ago, an art company bought a three-story facade building on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris, near Charles de Gaulle Square.

Those of you who have traveled and studied in Paris should know the house prices on the Champs-Elysées.

It is said that Zhang Xiaoyou lent the money to the art company.

For this reason, the city government also caused a controversy with a wide range of influence.

I also knew this news at that time.

I didn't think too much about it.

But just after chatting with Brother Yang, I just connected Zhang Xiaoyou with the imitation. "Wu Guanzhong, with a confident expression, slowly analyzed what happened to everyone.

"Old Wu, and seniors, please keep this matter a secret.

I don't want to make a fuss. "Zhang Junping clasped his fists and gave a ring salute.

Zhang Junping smiled brightly and spoke humbly, but there was a cold light shining in his eyes.

Damn it, you're the smart one.

Show you can, right?
It is definitely not a good thing for Wu Guanzhong to reveal Zhang Junping's hidden identity at this time.

"Seniors, there will be staff going to your seniors' rooms in a while, please hand over the works you have brought to our staff.

In addition, in the evening, at the Hilton Hotel, I will welcome the seniors to clean up the dust, and I hope that the seniors will appreciate it. "

"Zhang Xiaoyou is a rich man. Let's go there at one o'clock in the evening and kill you hard." Everyone smiled and left.

Zhang Junping's words are very clear, let them hand over the artworks to the staff.

These works of art are actually selected from those works they handed over to the art company.

Each piece of work is already documented.

Just to save some money, I gave them separately and carried them with me.

It should be handed over to the art company now.

"Tongfei, some people always look down on others, so there's no need to worry about it.

When you are strong enough, all intrigues are paper tigers. "As a bystander, Wu Xinping naturally saw the coldness in Zhang Junping's eyes.

At the same time, Wu Xinping also knew clearly that as his apprentice, don't look at him who is usually smiling, has no airs, and looks harmless to humans and animals.

However, the method of dealing with the enemy is quite ruthless.

For example, his old subordinate Lu Guozhong was only 40 years old and was transferred to provide for the elderly.

If you haven't experienced glory and never been in power, it's fine, and you won't feel the sense of gap.

However, as the office director and deputy manager of the art company, Lu Guozhong had a good reputation.

And then transferred to idle work for the elderly, the sense of gap can drive people crazy.

Before going abroad this time, Wu Xinping met Lu Guozhong once, but he almost didn't recognize him.

Lu Guozhong, who is more than 40 years old, looks more than 50 years old.

"Master, I know! He is a professor and vice president of Central Academy of Sciences.

Even if I am dissatisfied, so what? "Zhang Junping laughed.

"I don't know you yet? Let alone the vice president, so what if it's Dean Jiang?

How powerful are they now?

Where is your age, they can still live 30 years?
What about after 30 years?They died, and you were at the pinnacle of your life at that time, so what did you say? "Wu Xinping sees the future clearly.

Zhang Junping smiled.

Not even 30 years later, right now, he can only endure whoever he wants to suppress.

Directly mark all his works at a super low price, he will not be angry, but he will be disgusted to death.

As for whether to hand over the paintings to the art company, it doesn't matter.

If there are flat imitations of oil paintings, there will be flat imitations of ink paintings.

After chatting with Wu Xinping for a while, Zhang Junping came to Liu Deying's room again.

At this time, Liu Deying's room was also full of people. Unlike Wu Xinping's room, Liu Deying's room was full of craftsmen.

"Old Liu, are you satisfied with this room? If you need anything, just ask.

We will try our best to satisfy. Zhang Junping greeted Liu Deying with a smile.

"Very good, this room is very good! I said Zhang Xiaoyou, there is no need to spend so much money, just find an ordinary hotel to stay in.

I heard this is still a five-star hotel?

The room I live in is expensive, right? "

"It's not expensive, we signed a cooperation agreement with Hilton Hotel, and they gave the best price.

As long as you live in peace of mind, if you are really sorry, you can create a few more works for us. "Zhang Junping said jokingly.

"Brother Yang, I didn't bother to say hello to you at the airport just now.

I was thinking about going to your room for a while! "Zhang Junping greeted Yang Shankui again.

Yang Shankui, as a representative of the Beijing school of woodcarving, was naturally invited to participate in this touring exhibition.

"We brothers, there is no need to be so polite." Yang Shankui laughed.

Zhang Junping chatted with Liu Deying and others for a while, and made an appointment for the reception banquet in the evening, and then left.

In fact, the reception banquet is on the itinerary of the touring exhibition.

It's just that Chinese people pay attention to saving face. Zhang Junping visited various old artists and craftsmen one by one. This is a matter of saving face.

After visiting representatives of various industries, Zhang Junping returned to the hall downstairs.

Sit on the sofa to rest, close your eyes and rest.

"Why, you feel tired?" Chen Lijun sat next to Zhang Junping and asked with concern.

"It's not bad! I feel that socializing with sophistication is more tiring than my creation." Zhang Junping shook his head and smiled without opening his eyes.

"That's for sure, it takes more effort to know the world. Do you want me to pinch your head?" Chen Lijun smiled understandingly.

"Farewell! In public, don't make trouble for yourself." Zhang Junping refused with a smile.

"Manager!" Lou Xinying came over to greet Zhang Junping.

"It seems that Mr. Lu has never argued with you." Zhang Junping closed his eyes and said to Lou Xinying with a smile.

"Boss Lu let me!" Lou Xinying laughed.

The editor-in-chiefs of the two magazines couldn't both come, so Zhang Junping asked them to keep one of them at home to watch the house.

Therefore, Lou Xinying came to Paris with the delegation of the arts and crafts with the press corps.

To hold a touring exhibition of Chinese traditional arts and crafts, it is natural to report vigorously.

The foreign media are all handed over to George Fairburn and his group, and the domestic propaganda is done by ourselves.

Lou Xinying's task is to coordinate with domestic reporters to deliver news to China at any time for publicity and reporting.

In the evening, Zhang Junping held a banquet for everyone in the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel.

"Everyone, because we are in a foreign country, the hotel we are staying in does not have Chinese food, so we can only entertain you in the form of a buffet.

If there is any inadequacy, please forgive me. "Zhang Junping stood on the rostrum and made an opening remark with a microphone.

"In addition to cleaning up the dust for everyone today, I also want to inform you of good news.

That is, at present, gallery art stores have successfully opened stores in five countries.

In the shop in Paris alone, the sales in 30 days have reached [-] million French francs. "

Zhang Junping's words immediately aroused everyone's interest.

It was sold for more than 3000 million French francs in [-] days, darling, how much is it?

Many people imagine in their hearts how much money their works sell and how much money they can get.

"Okay, I won't say anything unnecessary, I wish you all good food, drink and fun."

The reception banquet in the form of a buffet is more popular with everyone.

Everyone chats casually, and can hang around with wine glasses.

Hungry, there is a long-standing food on both sides of the banquet hall against the wall.

Basin-sized king crab, two-foot-long lobster, and tuna sashimi.

Various desserts, fruit and vegetable salads.

Red wine, white wine, and beer are optional.

However, not many choose beer, and most people choose red wine as the Romans do.

In addition to all kinds of food and drinks, Zhang Junping also invited Chinese students studying in Paris to attend the welcome banquet.

These Chinese overseas students brought many beautiful women from other countries to the reception banquet.

The host and guest enjoyed themselves in the evening.

The next day, Zhang Junping arranged for the staff to take the artists out in batches.

Go to the Paris Academy of Fine Arts for a friendly exchange.

Zhang Junping led the security personnel to escort the artwork to the Villepinte Exhibition Hall in the northern suburb of Paris.

The first stop of the touring exhibition of Chinese traditional arts and crafts was held at the Villepinte Exhibition Hall in the northern suburbs of Paris.

Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of the touring exhibition, Zhang Junping came over today to see the situation.

"George, how are the arrangements going? Have the invitations been sent out?" Zhang Junping found George Fairburn and asked.

"It's been sent out! Don't worry! I can't guarantee how popular other cities are.

In Paris, however, the first leg of the tour is sure to hit the ground running.

But dear Zhang!Don't forget your promise. "

"I can't forget, the flat copy is already prepared, and you can take it away at any time.

As long as this first touring exhibition is done well, I promise to provide you with ten flat imitation oil paintings every year. "Zhang Junping laughed.

According to the previous agreement, the concept of flat imitation oil painting was bought out by George Fairburn and the others.

Zhang Junping cannot sell plain imitation oil paintings to other people, even if it is a gift.

The price is naturally to help Zhang Junping settle various matters of the touring exhibition.

In fact, to put it bluntly, what George Fairborn and the others are doing is the work of the exhibition company.

"I'm still a little worried!" When it came to the end, Zhang Junping was a little worried about gains and losses.

Even for the success of the tour exhibition, Zhang Junping did not hesitate to spend money to hire a lot of clients.

For these supports, tomorrow's task is to enhance the atmosphere and buy various works of art.

The art purchased today will soon appear in major auction houses.

Through the auction house, the second hype is carried out.

After the auction is over, there will naturally be a third round of hype, which is the job of the major auction houses.

Auctions are for business, and there will be a lot of publicity before and after each auction.

A certain antique, a certain artwork fetched sky-high prices.

Such and such a work of art was purchased by such and such a big collector at a price of tens of millions.

The art market is such a routine.

The more I get in touch with art dealers from various countries, the more I know how deep the water in this industry is.

"My dear friend, you have to trust me, my team is specialized in exhibitions.

The three-day exhibition will definitely make you satisfied. "George Fairburne comforted with a smile.

Up to now, Zhang Junping can only choose to believe.

Stare in person, arrange art.

In a blink of an eye, it was the opening day of the tour exhibition.

Early in the morning, the bus from the Hilton Hotel took a group of artists to the exhibition center.

In addition to the artwork exhibition area, there is also an on-site creation area.

All the artists have their own exhibition areas.

In addition to its own artwork, there is also a picture case or a workbench in the display area.

The painting case and workbench are for them to create on-site.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Junping still chose the lion dance performance, climbing high and picking young people.

After a lively and exciting lion dance performance, the touring exhibition officially opened.

Many visitors entered the convention and exhibition center one after another.

Regardless of whether the tourists who came to visit the exhibition are real or not, there are many people and it is very lively.

This is all right, this is what Zhang Junping wants.

As for how many works of art are sold on the spot, it doesn't matter.

As I said before, he has special arrangements.

"My God, what is this? It's amazing!"

"beautiful!"

"how much is this?"

The most attractive to tourists and the most popular is the art of paper-cutting.

Paper-cut is a traditional arts and crafts, China's intangible cultural heritage.

The reason why it attracts tourists is because paper-cutting, as a work of art, is absolutely inexpensive.

A few francs can buy a paper cut.

Paper-cutting is also one of the few works of art that does not hold its value.

Originally, he didn't intend to bring paper-cuts, but the city leaders asked him to participate, and Zhang Junping couldn't refuse.

In addition to paper-cutting, there is another popular handicraft, that is calabash heat transfer.

Use an electric soldering iron to paint on the gourd, and paint on the spot.

Miao Yulin, a master of arts and crafts from Zhengzhou, Henan, combined meticulous painting and gourd heat transfer to form a unique charm.

Attracted a lot of tourists, surrounded Miao Yulin, bought his gourd, and asked him to paint himself, or himself and his girlfriend on the gourd.

"Dear Zhang, how is it? Is it very lively?" George Fairburn and Zhang Junping led people to patrol the venue.

Seeing the lively tourists, George Fairburn proudly showed off to Zhang Junping.

(End of this chapter)