60 paintings and 20 sculptures from a group of Arabic artists went on display at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, Oct 22, 2018. [Photo by Li Hongrui/Chinaculture.org]

When two great cultures meet, new things often are born. The arts are no exception.

As such, 60 paintings and 20 sculptures from a group of Arabic artists went on display at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Monday.

Luo Shugang, minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, addressed the opening ceremony.