Overseas Exhibition Tour | The 2nd International Poster Exhibition of Asian Urban Culture & The "Belt and Road" China-ASEAN Digital Art Exhibition Successfully Opens at Mahasarakham University, Thailand!

On October 12, 2025, The 2nd International Poster Exhibition of Asian Urban Culture and the "Belt and Road" Digital Art Exhibition of China ASEAN Integration Overseas Tour Exhibition at Mahasarakham University was held at the Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science, Mahasarakham University. This exhibition is organied by the Asia Design Week, co-organized by Malaysian Graphic Design Association, Macao Poster Design Association, Design Asia Collective and hosted by the Malaysian Graphic Design Association, the Macao Poster Design Association and the Asian Design Alliance, and hosted by Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science ,Mahasarakham University. Through the collection and exhibition of 82 poster design works and digital dynamic works, including works on the theme of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand and the "Belt and Road" theme, this event successfully created a cultural feast that transcends international boundaries. This tour exhibition not only vividly interprets the core concept of the "Belt and Road", but also takes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand as an opportunity, using art as a medium to bridge the gap of language and culture, and reflects the 50 years of friendly exchanges between China and Thailand in images and designs. Through design, it showcases the friendly relations between the two countries and injects more warmth and tacit understanding into future exchanges and cooperation.

This event is organized by Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science, Mahasarakan University in Thailand, and co-hosted by Asst. Prof. Dr. Metta Sirisuk, and Expert Ke Yihan.

Co-hosted by Asst. Prof.Dr.Metta Sirisuk, and Expert Ke Yihan

Expert Ke Yihan introduces the guests

The leaders and guests present at the exhibition tour include:

Dr.Arkom Sa-Ngiamviboon 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arkom Sa-Ngiamviboon Deputy Dean for Research

Dr.Metta Sirisuk  

Asst. Prof. Metta Sirisuk, the Chairman of the major of Fine-Applied Arts Research and Creation, Mahasarakham University, Thailand 

Ke Yihan, Expert and doctoral supervisor at the Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science, Mahasarakan University in Thailand

Miao Ping Associate Professor of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in China, Director, school of humanities (dalian) center for innovation and entrepreneurship, Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts. PhD in design.

Wang Yu Associate Professor of The School of Art and Design in ZheJiang GuangSha Vocational and Technical University of Construction 

Sun Yiping PhD candidate in Fine Arts and Applied Research, Mahasarakham University, ThailandIndependent designer.

WeiyaYang, Communication University of China Naniing, Lecturer\Stage Designer\Craft Artist

Qin Huan  Lecturer at Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts, Teacher 

Zhao Qi Shandong Huayu University of Technology Faculty of Design and Art   Lecturer

Gao Fan Shandong Huayu University of Technology Faculty of Design and Art   Lecturer

Xinyi Mai  PhD candidate in Fine Arts and Applied Research, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Yibing Leng, PhD candidate, stage designer, lighting designer

Li Jia PhD candidate in Fine Arts and Applied Research, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Dr. Arkom Sa-Ngiamviboon, the vice dean of Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science,Mahasarakham University, said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the touring exhibition that this exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand through visual design, serving as a bridge for cultural exchanges between the two countries. Through the creative design works of designers, it vividly showcases the vitality of contemporary art, promotes deep friendship and cultural interaction, and opens a window for us to perceive the pulse of contemporary Chinese art. This event not only inspires creative inspiration but also will promote the dialogue between Chinese and Thai civilizations towards a new future.

Dr.Arkom Sa-Ngiamviboon, the vice dean of Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science,Mahasarakham University, delivered a speech

Dr. Miao Ping, the chief curator and chief planner of the International Poster Exhibition on Asian Urban Culture and an associate professor at Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, shared the exhibition project based on her own design practice and achievements. She discussed the inseparable relationship between exhibition planning and design practice, and realized that communication and cooperation are the fundamental driving forces for stimulating creativity and promoting design progress. This project was successfully held in the first session and has accumulated certain experience. In 2025, it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. By holding this exhibition, it gathers the design forces of Asia, uses art as an opportunity, and builds a tangible cross-cultural exchange platform to showcase the diversity and innovative vitality of urban culture. It has proved through practice that art can promote mutual learning among civilizations and open up unlimited possibilities for future common development.

Dr. Miao Ping, the chief planner and chief curator of the International Poster Exhibition of Asian Urban Culture and an associate professor at Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, delivered a speech

Subsequently, Dr.Naruebodin Saleepun, a dance artist from the Department of Performing Arts, presented a dance performance for everyone.The dancers presented a dance feast titled "Plants and Life". Dr.Naruebodin Saleepun showcased art and life through dance, adding luster to the event.

Dr.Naruebodin Saleepun dance scene

And, Curator Miao Ping presented the "Fu Yun Hu" cultural and creative products from Heilongjiang Oriental College in China to the dean and experts of Mahasarakham University, bringing the atmosphere of friendly cooperation and mutual promotion of cultural exchange at the scene to a climax.

Miao Ping presented gifts to Prof.Dr.Arkom

Miao Ping presented gifts to Prof.Dr.Metta Sirisuk

Miao Ping presented gifts to Ke Yihan Expert

The moment when the guests visited the exhibition

After the ceremony, the on-site guests and audience freely entered the exhibition area. While enjoying the selected masterpieces of art from various countries, they were immersed in the dance performances full of regional flavor and the experience of local specialties. This arrangement not only enriches the cultural dimension of the event, but also builds a cultural feast integrating visual, taste and emotional communication in a way that is "observable, savored and felt", vividly interpreting the new scene of art exchange where art and life blend and tradition and contemporary echo each other.

Tea Break

This overseas tour exhibition will last until November 13, 2025 and will be held successively in Malaysia and Thailand. The 2nd International Poster Exhibition of Asian Urban Culture and the "Belt and Road" Digital Art Exhibition of China ASEAN Integration was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. Through posters and digital art as media, it not only vividly showcased the diverse features and contemporary spirit of Asian design, but also presented a gift to this historic moment with art as a carrier, opening a new chapter of cultural exchange and mutual learning.Finally, we took a group photo together, and the opening ceremony was successfully completed in a happy and grand atmosphere.

A group photo of all the teachers and students at the opening ceremony

文：苗苹、朱美静

图：泰国玛哈沙拉坎大学

排版：朱美静

视觉设计：周梦辉、朱美静

终审：李省、苗苹