Exhibition coils around cultural heritage and AI works

An exhibition at Shanghai Library East celebrates the Year of the Snake with 270 artworks, from pieces using handicrafts recognized as intangible cultural heritage to cartoons, posters and sculptures created with digital technology.

The exhibition runs until March 2 and explores snake-themed myths, legends, history and modern interpretations. Co-hosted by the Shanghai Library, the Shanghai Artists' Association and the Shanghai Animation and Cartoon Association, this marks the third consecutive year of Chinese zodiac-themed exhibitions at the library.

As one of 12 animals in the traditional Chinese zodiac, the snake is widely represented in Chinese culture, symbolizing intelligence, rejuvenation and agility. The exhibition features various works, including paintings, cartoons, illustrations, engravings and digital art created by art students and established artists like Dai Dunbang and Zheng Xinyao, as well as artists who have many social media followers.