64th edition 5 - 8 April 2027 | Bologna - Italy
64th edition 5 - 8 April 2027 | Bologna - Italy
Chinese Excellence in Children’s Illustration 2027 is the fourth edition of a series of exhibitions dedicated to showcasing the best contemporary Chinese illustrators, selected each year by a different jury composed of distinguished Chinese and international experts. The initiative contributes to building an outstanding overview of contemporary Chinese illustration, offering the international community a deeper understanding of China’s rich cultural heritage.
Organized by BolognaFiere/Bologna Children’s Book Fair, China South Publishing & Media Group, and Sìdee Cultural Communication, the initiative is inspired by the established experience of the series “Italian Excellence”, the project that celebrates the best of contemporary Italian illustration, and is driven by the strong relationship of friendship and collaboration that has developed over the years between the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and China. The illustration exhibition Chinese Excellence in Children’s Illustration, organized by BolognaFiere/Bologna Children’s Book Fair, China South Publishing & Media Group, and Sìdee Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., is being held from May 12 to June 10 at A.M.A Factory in Turin, Italy.
Chinese Excellence in Children’s Illustration 2026 on tour
Public Library Ernesto Ragionieri, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence, Italy)
18 April – 10 May 2026
This exhibition represented the second stage of a project launched at the library in 2025 with an exhibition showcasing illustrated books by the Chinese authors shortlisted for the 2025 edition of this initiative. The event featured two of the award-winning illustrators: Wang Zumin, recipient of the 2026 Winner of the Year Award, and Zheng Xiaofei, recipient of the 2026 Work of the Year Award. Both artists took part in a public talk and conducted a workshop for children aged 6–11.
A.M.A Factory, Turin (Italy)
12 May - 10 June 2026
The exhibition featured the illustrations by the shortlisted Chinese finalists, including works by Wang Zumin, recipient of the 2026 Winner of the Year Award, and Zheng Xiaofei, recipient of the 2026 Work of the Year Award. The exhibition highlighted the creativity, expressive richness, and high artistic standards that characterize contemporary Chinese illustration.
This year, the Jury selected 18 finalists and 2 winners who were announced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026, where the exhibition was on display.
A bilingual English-Chinese catalogue documents the works of both the finalists and the winners and include critiques by jury members.
