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A highlight at the exhibition is a 5-meter-long rubbing of an 8-century calligraphic text carved on the majestic Taishan Mountain, in Li’s native Shandong province, from which one can understand how Li was nurtured by Chinese culture.

Also on show are letters Li exchanged with art masters Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, who both inspired him.