Art transcends borders, and love is a universal language. Together with multiple art institutions and young artists at the Osaka Expo, the World Expo Museum has painted a beautiful picture of "Empowering the Future with Love."

　　From September 8 to 14, 2025, the global art exchange exhibition "Connecting with Love — Art Creates a Better Life" was successfully held at the West Gallery of the Osaka Expo. The event was hosted by the World Expo Museum, organized by the TBCA Culture and Art Centre, with academic support provided by the Future City Innovation Institute of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and the International Creative Arts Alliance (ICAA).

　　The exhibition focused on the theme of "how art, bonded by love, unites people and creates a better life." Through the display of over a hundred artworks, forum dialogues, and live creations, it delved into the profound impact of art on cities, communities, and individual lives.

　　Opening Ceremony: Co-creating an Art Vision Centered on Love

　　On the afternoon of September 9, guests from various fields gathered at the West Gallery of the Osaka Expo to witness the opening of the exhibition. The ceremony featured addresses by Dai Xiaoli, Operations Director of the 2025 Osaka Expo Pavilion; Huang Jiancheng, Professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Dean of the Future City Innovation Institute at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts; Peter Huang, Representative of Participating Institutions, Founder and Creative Director of P&M Studio; and Zhao Bing, representing young artists.

    The guests elaborated on the symbiotic relationship between "art and love" from their respective perspectives. They emphasized that art, as a universal language transcending national borders, languages, and cultures, serves as the very cornerstone for building this connection.

　　Guest Introductions

Dai Xiaoli, Operations Director of the 2025 Osaka Expo Pavilion

Huang Jiancheng, Professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Dean of the Future City Innovation Institute at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

Peter Huang, Founder and Creative Director of P&M Studio

(Representing Participating Institutions)

Zhao Bing, Young Artist Representative

　　Exhibition Content: Diverse and Integrated Artistic Expressions

　　This exhibition brought together the impactful works of numerous outstanding artists and cutting-edge creative institutions, presenting an artistic landscape where tradition and modernity intertwine, and diversity and integration coexist.

　　Independent young artists Peter Huang, Zhao Bing, Yang Hua, and Cui Hao presented their series of works, using distinct painting languages to profoundly express their unique reflections on the eternal theme of "love." Meanwhile, creative institutions such as Shanghai 0602 Digital Technology Co., Ltd., TBCA Culture and Art Centre, BJSD Shanda Design, P&M Studio, Dimension Culture, and Meiwan Co-Creation demonstrated innovative concepts of art-industry integration from perspectives including design and technology.

　　From September 12th to the morning of September 14th, artist Michael Huang conducted a live-streamed creation titled "Expo Through the Eyes of Wander Puffs" at the exhibition venue.

　　The inspiration for Wander Puffs stems from those small yet touching emotions and warmth found in everyday life. With a visual appearance full of childlike wonder and fantasy, they carry universally shared human emotional experiences. During the creative process, Michael integrated this adorable imagery with the philosophy of the Expo. Through live painting and simultaneous online streaming, the activity attracted a large audience, prompting them to stop, appreciate, and engage in lively discussions, becoming a standout interactive feature during the exhibition period.

　　Forum Discussion: A Multi-Dimensional Exchange of Ideas

　　On the afternoon of September 14, the exhibition's key concluding events—the Young Artists Forum and the closing ceremony—were successfully held. The forum brought together numerous representatives from curation, artistic creation, academic research, and the cultural and creative industries. Attendees included:Dai Xiaoli, Operations Director of the 2025 Osaka Expo Pavilion;Zhang Qinyi, Marketing Director of Shanghai 0602 Digital Technology Co., Ltd.;He Jiaqing, New Media Operations Manager of Shanghai 0602 Digital Technology Co., Ltd.;Peng Yiming, Ph.D. in Design, and Center Director of the Future City Innovation Institute at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts;Peter Huang, Founder and Creative Director of P&M Studio;Michael Huang, Founder and Creative Director of P&M Studio.

　　Their collective participation brought this artistic celebration to a successful and fitting conclusion.

　　Forum Discussion: A Multi-Dimensional Exchange of Ideas |"Boundless Inspiration"

　　Under the theme "Boundless Inspiration: A Dialogue Between Art, Technology, and the Future," the guests engaged in cross-disciplinary discussions spanning artistic creation, technological innovation, and future visions. They not only explored the limitless possibilities of integrating art and technology but also shared insights on how innovative expressions can convey the essence of love and hope. These exchanges provided diverse perspectives and practical pathways for the exhibition's theme.

　　Looking Ahead: The Ongoing Exchange of Art and Love

　　The global art exchange exhibition "Connecting with Love — Art Creates a Better Life" was not merely a presentation of art but a civilizational dialogue facilitated by love. Through its diverse formats, it fully demonstrated art's unique power to transcend borders and connect people, and resonated profoundly with the Osaka Expo's theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." As the exhibition concluded, the emotions and reflections inspired by art and love will continue to extend, injecting lasting cultural momentum into building a more beautiful and inclusive future society.