London, July – The art exhibition “26462 Suns: An Artistic Exploration of Eternity and Reincarnation” was successfully held from July 26 to 28, 2024, at the M P Birla Millennium Art Gallery in London. This transformative exhibition brought together numerous artists from diverse backgrounds, each offering a unique perspective on time, life cycles, and the cosmic continuum symbolized by the sun.
The curators aimed to provoke profound philosophical reflection, and the exhibition featured works spanning various mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and new media art. Participating artists included Aloysius Ong, BurniGRay, Chengming Xing（Maxim）, He Wang, Jiaxing Guo, Jiayi Lin & Raine Li, Junhao Wu, Kaiwen Li, Kejian Sun, Lijiao Peng, Mingjun Sun, Minglin He, Mingyue Qu, Mingzhi Cai, Pingyu (Layla) Zhan, Yuqing Sheng, Qinning Hu, Ronggang Yan, Shijia Song, Wengqi Zou, Wenxin Fu, Wanzhuo Cheng, Xiao Zhang, Xinyu Fu, Yawen Yu, Yilin Bai, Yiru Wang, and Yuhan Wu, who presented their interpretations of reincarnation and the timeless nature of existence.
“We are delighted to present ‘26462 Suns,’ where art transcends boundaries to explore the mysteries of eternity,” said Yuran Lin, the exhibition curator and a lecturer at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. The exhibition was also co-curated by Wenjie Xu, co-founder of Hook Art. “Each artwork invites viewers to contemplate the cyclical nature of life and the enduring essence of time through innovative artistic expressions.”
The exhibition not only celebrated artistic skill and creativity but also served as a platform for global dialogue. “26462 Suns” enriched the international conversation on eternal themes.
Additionally, the exhibition’s judging panel comprised esteemed professionals, including Yefu Liu, an artist who has participated multiple times in Art Basel and Frieze London, and Yuan Zhuang, winner of the Muse Design Award and DHA Design Award. Their expertise ensured the exhibition’s high quality and depth.
Special thanks were extended to contributing partners Shuyi Liu and Yachu Feng for their significant contributions to the exhibition, whose support and collaboration were instrumental in its success.
The “26462 Suns” exhibition holds profound social significance, resonating deeply with contemporary concerns about the essence of existence and the patterns of life cycles. The philosophical foundation of the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their lives within the broad context of the universe’s eternal rhythm.
Art critics have noted, “This exhibition demonstrates the power of art to transcend temporal boundaries and connect us to the infinite. Each piece is a portal to a deeper understanding of our place in the universe, challenging us to rethink our notions of time and existence.”
“26462 Suns” also provides a space for cross-cultural and philosophical dialogue. By bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds, the exhibition highlights the universality of its themes and underscores the shared human experience of seeking meaning and understanding in a constantly changing world.
