Vienna, Austria: "The Art Works Are So Touching" (Photos)

By Guan Shan

(Clearwisdom.net) "This is a moving exhibition that is greatly appreciated. The art works are so touching," an Austrian painter wrote in the guest book after viewing the "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" art exhibition in Vienna.

People are moved by the "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" art exhibition in Vienna

This is the first time the "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" art works were exhibited in Austria, and is the first stop of an Austrian tour. The exhibition was held in the "Time" art gallery in the center of Vienna from June 16 to June 27, 2009. It attracted a large number of painters and artists. Many were impressed by the skilful techniques of the participating painters.

Musician Ms Iva said: "I can feel that behind these paintings lie some unusual inner meanings." When she learned about Falun Gong, she immediately bought a copy of Zhuan Falun.

An elderly gentleman was shocked by a painting depicting a mother holding her son, who had been tortured to death. The message delivered through this painting awakened his memory. He went into exile in Austria from Bosnia in 1962, escaping from the Communist regime. He was also a prisoner in a concentration camp. Later he studied drawing with a renowned professor. He said: "This painting is great. Superb skill. I am stunned."

Many visitors wanted to learn Falun Gong after viewing the exhibition. People often lingered in the art gallery, hesitating to leave.

The "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" art works will be exhibited in various cities in Austria.

Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.org/mh/articles/2009/7/15/204610.html

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