Private becomes public(3)

The exhibition "opens up a door to classical fine art. Previously, my main interest focused on pop singers and movie stars", says Li Wenquan, a teenager from Shandong province, who visited the exhibition.

The most important lesson he learned from the exhibition is: "We need to do some homework before seeing a classical art exhibition, just as we do before attending a classical Western music concert, ballet or opera, which is key for young people like me to nurture a refined taste for our time-honored artworks."

Liu Shijie, a retiree and volunteer guide, helps ordinary visitors gain a deeper understanding of the artworks by giving free lectures onsite.

She calls her work on the weekends "a rewarding experience". "I interact with enthusiastic audiences from different countries their questions have pushed me to learn more about these artworks and their donors."

The exhibition will run until April 10.