Current Exhibition: No Niin
7 November - 20 December 2026
"No NIIN" features three important series of artworks by artist Pan Jianfeng and his late father, Pan Zhishan. This exhibition is not only a profound exploration of language, calligraphy, and imagery, but also a deeply moving dialogue about family, tradition, and living heritage. Part 1. The "No Niin" Series & One Breath Workshop At the heart of the exhibition are 25 artworks from Pan Jianfeng’s "No Niin" series, a creative practice he began eleven years ago. In this body of work, Pan transforms the Chinese character 国 (meaning country or nation) into a self-portrait emoji. By doing so, he challenges the boundaries between writing and drawing as a shared technique, exploring the transformative relationship between language and imagery in Chinese culture while offering a deep interpretation of cultural identity. This very practice laid the foundation for the One Breath Workshop, which Pan officially launched in November 2025. The workshop has since engaged hundreds of participants worldwide, including local school students, artist associations, the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne, Bonn University, Cultural Center Grand, and the Porvoon kulttuuripalvelut (Cultural Department of Porvoo). Alongside the physical artworks, a specially edited slide show of group photos—where participants' faces are playfully covered by the emoji—will be on display, highlighting the community impact of the project. 2. The Facebook Series The second segment of the exhibition showcases Pan Jianfeng’s monumental painterly style. Three large-scale paintings, each measuring 90 cm x 180 cm, will be exhibited. These pieces bridge traditional ink techniques with contemporary visual commentary, creating a powerful physical presence in the gallery space. 3. The Heart Sutra – Heritage and Memory The anchoring piece of the exhibition is a sacred calligraphy work of the Heart Sutra, brushed by Pan Jianfeng's late father, Pan Zhishan. Following his father's passing ten years ago, Pan named himself the "Son of Calligraphy." The inclusion of this masterpiece elevates "No NIIN" from an exploration of language and calligraphy into a deeply moving tribute to family, tradition, and the passage of creative heritage from father to son.
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