An art exhibition featuring artworks related to the popular game Black Myth: Wukongopens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 9, 2025. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibitionopened at the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, capital of East China’s Zhejiang province, on Wednesday.

Inspired by the eponymous multiple award-winning video game, the exhibition showcases hundreds of artworks based on the game, including concept art and illustrations, character designs, field research photographs, 3D models, statues,sculptures,and cultural creative products, some of which are being shownto the public for the first time, according to the organizers.

The exhibition is also part of a series of academic events held in celebration of the 97th anniversary of the China Academy of Art, which falls on April 9 each year.

The Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibitionwill run until May 21.

An art exhibition featuring artworks related to the popular game Black Myth: Wukongopens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 9, 2025. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An art exhibition featuring artworks related to the popular game Black Myth: Wukongopens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 9, 2025. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An art exhibition featuring artworks related to the popular game Black Myth: Wukongopens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 9, 2025. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An art exhibition featuring artworks related to the popular game Black Myth: Wukongopens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 9, 2025. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]