Huang Rui Receives Poland's Commander's Cross with Star for Anti-War Advocacy
On June 10, Jakub Kumoch, the Polish ambassador in Beijing, presented the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit to artist Huang Rui at the Polish Embassy. This prestigious award, which acknowledges significant contributions to international cooperation and strengthening Poland's ties, was officially conferred on February 18 by President Andrzej Duda. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, Huang participated in the 'Together for Peace' event, displaying five artworks, including Absence of Black Moon (2022). He later held a solo exhibition, 'The Absence of Peace' (2023), at the embassy, featuring installations inspired by Wisława Szymborska's poem. Huang stated on social media that this recognition empowers him to further advocate for freedom.
Key facts
- Huang Rui received the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland on June 10, 2024.
- The award was presented by Polish ambassador Jakub Kumoch at the Embassy of Poland in Beijing.
- It was officially conferred on February 18, 2024, with a certificate signed by Polish president Andrzej Duda.
- Huang participated in the 'Together for Peace' event in March 2022 at the Polish Institute in Beijing, showing five paintings.
- He created Absence of Black Moon (2022) immediately after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.
- Huang held a solo exhibition 'The Absence of Peace' (2023) at the Polish embassy in Beijing.
- The exhibition featured works integrating texts from Wisława Szymborska's poem Under One Small Star (1972).
- Jan Jerzy Malicki said the exhibition offered a platform for Huang to express his antiwar stance.
Entities
Artists
- Huang Rui
- Wisława Szymborska
Institutions
- Embassy of Poland in Beijing
- Polish Institute in Beijing
- ArtAsiaPacific
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Poland
- Ukraine
- Russia