Art exhibition features cultural variety

A fascinating painting exhibition is underway at UN headquarters in New York. On exhibition are depictions of the culture and natural settings of every member country.

A fascinating painting exhibition is underway at UN headquarters in New York. On exhibition are depictions of the culture and  natural settings of every member country.(Photo: CCTV.com)

The exhibition titled "One World" assembles ink brush works from nearly two hundred established Chinese artists. There are one hundred and ninety-two paintings. Each represents a member country of the UN and depicts the country's characteristic scenery.

A fascinating painting exhibition is underway at UN headquarters in New York. On exhibition are depictions of the culture and  natural settings of every member country.(Photo: CCTV.com)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the opening ceremony, this collection of paintings is unique and meaningful. He says it will give viewers a better understanding of the wide range of world cultures. He adds it will do much for world harmony in the same way as the Olympics sporting events this summer.