Beijing International Biennale kicks off

The biggest art exhibition since the founding of the People's Republic of China is underway at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The biggest art exhibition since the founding of the People's  Republic of China is underway at the National Museum of Fine  Arts.(Photo: CCTV.com)

The third China-Beijing International Biennale opened, Tuesday. The exhibition focuses on art and the Olympic Games. About 750 pieces from 81 countries and regions are on display. The major exhibition is titled, "Color and the Olympics."

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Beijing Biennale opens with Olympic theme

A visitor checks out a portrait by artist Leng Jun at the Third Beijing International Art Biennale at the National Art Museum of China on July 9, 2008. The third biennale was originally slated for last year, but was postponed to celebrate the Beijing Olympics. The exhibition features 747 artworks by artists worldwide centering on the theme of "Colors and Olympism." It will run till August 12. [Photo: cnsphoto]