Thirty-two years ago today, on November 16, 1993 (October 3, 1993 lunar calendar), the first China Art Fair opened in Guangzhou. On November 16, 1993, the first China Art Fair was grandly opened in Guangzhou. This fair, which was hailed by industry insiders as the "Canton Fair" of art in our country, changed the previous single way of holding art by the state, and was jointly participated by painting academies, galleries and art dealers. The person in charge of the organizer said that this is the first time our country has introduced art to the international art market in the form of an open and international fair. This means that the cultural development model of China, a cultural power, has begun to change from a planning system to a market system. The exhibition showcased nearly 4,000 original Chinese paintings, oil paintings, calligraphy, folk art and other art works from more than 200 units and 450 booths at home and abroad, as well as exquisite artworks such as art books and handicrafts. Among them, the exhibition groups from the United States, France and other countries, as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, accounted for more than 10% of the booths. The exhibition created a concentrated and high-level contemporary art world for people, which was a feast for the eyes. Visitors not only appreciated the masterpieces carefully prepared for the exhibition by some famous artists such as Wu Guanzhong, Zhu Qizhan, Jin Shangyi, and Zhu Naizheng, but also appreciated the late Chinese painting master Li Kuchan's "Autumn Flavor Map" and Guo Weizhao Mo He and other masterpieces. Overseas galleries and institutions also brought works by some famous Chinese artists and deceased masters such as Qi Baishi, as well as fine art from overseas. Because the event places great emphasis on academic standards, exhibitors have organized strong lineups. The reporter saw that the fair is not only full of fine works, but also attracted many famous galleries, art dealers and collectors at home and abroad. Mr. Ding Shaoguang, a famous Chinese artist living in the United States, told reporters, "Chinese artists no longer oppose art and business. This is a very good start, and it is very meaningful for the development of China's art market."