Preface Art knows no borders, brush and ink connect mountains and seas. The Venice Biennale, as a world-renowned international art event, has long carried the mission of global art exchange and cultural exchange. The 61st Venice International Art Biennial in 2026 selects outstanding creators from around the world and establishes a global recommended artist selection program, bringing together artists with independent artistic ideas and creative strength from home and abroad. The Eastern cultural context has a long history, and contemporary calligraphers and painters are rooted in the fertile soil of traditional Chinese culture, adhering to the fundamental principles of brush and ink, and integrating new ideas of the times. Being awarded the title of "Global Recommended Artist" this time is not only a recognition of the creative achievements from an international artistic perspective, but also an opportunity to talk about Eastern aesthetics to the world. We are willing to use Danqing as a bridge to cross regional barriers, promote in-depth dialogue between Chinese calligraphy and painting art and contemporary art around the world, and explore the eternal value of art through exchange and mutual learning.