2023年4月初，世界著名圖書館之一，擁有125年歷史的紐約公共圖書館New York Public Library，對國際生態(tài)環(huán)保藝術家王馨曼捐贈的2本著作表示感謝。

王馨曼捐贈的著作分別是：中國藝術家社區(qū)人類學考察研究的中英文專著《藝術的生存與生存的藝術》，2013年由云南人民出版社出版，該專著是中國第一部研究中國藝術家社區(qū)的人類學專著，主要集中于對昆明創(chuàng)庫藝術社區(qū)的人類學考察研究；第二本是王馨曼和蕭煌編著的作品集《2021自然與藝術-保護生物多樣性全球藝術大賽優(yōu)秀作品集》，出版于2022年1月，中國言實出版社出版。此書收錄作品是由聯(lián)合國教科文組織世界青年藝術學UNESCO-IMAJ主辦的全球保護生物多樣性藝術比賽提供，作品集收錄了來自全球23個國家和地區(qū)的藝術作品，參賽年齡從3歲至72歲，約一千三百幅入選與獲獎作品收錄其中。藝術作品主題表達了人類和動物生存問題的思考與反思，

作為中國第一部藝術家社區(qū)研究的人類學著作，《藝術的生存與生存的藝術》對中國人類學的藝術家社區(qū)研究具有重要意義。它對中國當代藝術家社區(qū)的生態(tài)系統(tǒng)、文化和社會結構進行了深入的探索和分析，并提出了新的理論和視角，為中國人類學的藝術家社區(qū)研究開辟了新的方向。同時，它也為更多的學者提供了關于中國當代藝術家社區(qū)的詳實資料和可靠的案例研究，為進一步深化中國人類學的藝術家社區(qū)研究提供了基礎。

在全球范圍內，這本書也具有重要的意義。它展示了中國當代藝術家社區(qū)的獨特文化和社會特征，并提供了對藝術家社區(qū)研究的新視角和新方法。同時，它也為其他國家和地區(qū)的藝術家社區(qū)研究提供了啟示和借鑒。在全球化的時代，藝術家社區(qū)不再是孤立的，它們與其他國家和地區(qū)的藝術家社區(qū)相互關聯(lián)、相互影響，因此，加深對中國當代藝術家社區(qū)的研究，可以促進跨文化交流和互相學習。

王馨曼既是一位生態(tài)環(huán)保藝術家，也是一位人類學研究者，同時也是一位生態(tài)環(huán)保的社會活動家。她的藝術作品融合了藝術、人類學、環(huán)保和社會問題，引起了廣泛的關注和反響。王馨曼的藝術作品通過視覺和觸覺的方式，呈現(xiàn)了人類與自然之間的關系，使人們更加關注自然環(huán)境的保護和可持續(xù)發(fā)展。她的研究和寫作也為人類學和藝術領域的跨學科交流做出了貢獻。

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2023年4月 紐約公共圖書館接受王馨曼捐贈2本專著

2021自然與藝術保護生物多樣性全球藝術大賽和展覽以及作品集都非常值得贊揚。這個項目的目的是為了呼吁保護生物多樣性，而藝術作品則成為了傳達這一信息的工具，作品涉及的主題也十分廣泛，既有對生物多樣性的呼吁，也有對生態(tài)平衡的思考，還有對人類與自然和諧相處的探討。此外，展覽作品集中呈現(xiàn)了來自世界各地的優(yōu)秀藝術作品，包括繪畫、雕塑、攝影等多種藝術形式，不僅展示了藝術家們的才華，也讓觀眾對全球生物多樣性保護的現(xiàn)狀有更深刻的認識。這個項目對于推動藝術和環(huán)保事業(yè)的結合，提高人們對于生態(tài)環(huán)境的認識和關注，以及加強全球文化交流都有積極的意義。

作者王馨曼作為一位生態(tài)環(huán)保藝術家，還是一位環(huán)保社會活動家，她聯(lián)合歐美各國的藝術學院和藝術博物館組織的藝術活動充滿了關于環(huán)境保護和生態(tài)文明的意義。她個人的藝術作品融合了藝術、科學、技術等多個領域的元素，表現(xiàn)出了對于人類與自然之間的關系的深刻思考和關注。她的作品中，有些作品通過使用廢棄物品，強調了環(huán)境污染的問題，有些作品通過模擬自然的形態(tài)和結構，突顯了自然的神秘和美麗。她的展覽和項目也呼吁著全球社會一起為保護地球和生物多樣性做出努力。

總的來說，王馨曼組織的藝術活動和她的作品將藝術和環(huán)保主題融合在了一起，她的藝術作品通過藝術的形式向觀眾傳遞了環(huán)保的理念和價值觀，具有很高的藝術價值和社會意義。

紐約公共圖書館的主閱覽室，是當今世界上最大的無柱房間之一。

捐贈此書到紐約公共圖書館可以進一步加強中西方文化交流，讓更多的人了解中國的藝術家社區(qū)，并認識到保護地球的重要性。通過藝術比賽和展覽的形式，可以讓更多人從不同角度、不同視角來感受和理解這個話題。此項目的意義在于，通過藝術這一媒介，讓全世界聽到中國的聲音和故事，從而促進文化交流和相互理解。藝術作為一種語言可以跨越國界和文化的障礙，這個項目可以為推動中西方文化交流和世界和平做出積極的貢獻。

China's first monograph on artist community research donated to New York Public Library

At the beginning of April 2023, one of the world's famous libraries, the New York Public Library with a history of 125 years, expressed its gratitude to the international ecological and environmental protection artist Sophia Xinman Wang for donating two books. The works donated by Sophia Xinman Wang are: the Chinese and English monograph《The Art of Living and the Living of Art》 published by Yunnan People's Publishing House in 2013. This monograph is China's first research on Chinese artist communities The anthropological monograph mainly focuses on the anthropological investigation and research on Kunming Chuangku art community; the second is the collection of works "2021 Nature and Art-Biodiversity Conservation Global Art Competition Collection" edited by Sophia Xinman Wang and Xiao Huang ", published in January 2022, published by China Yanshi Publishing House. The works included in this book are from the Global Biodiversity Conservation Art Competition sponsored by UNESCO-IMAJ, the world's art school for young people. The collection includes works of art from 23 countries and regions around the world. About 1,300 selected and award-winning works are included. The theme of the artwork expresses the thinking and reflection on the survival of human beings and animals. As the first anthropological work on artist community research in China, The Survival of Art and the Art of Survival is of great significance to the artist community research in Chinese anthropology. It conducts in-depth exploration and analysis of the ecological system, culture and social structure of Chinese contemporary artist communities, and puts forward new theories and perspectives, opening up a new direction for the study of artist communities in Chinese anthropology. At the same time, it also provides more scholars with detailed information and reliable case studies on Chinese contemporary artist communities, and provides a basis for further deepening the study of artist communities in Chinese anthropology. Xinman is not only an ecological environmental protection artist, but also an anthropological researcher, as well as an ecological environmental protection social activist. Her artworks integrate art, anthropology, environmental protection and social issues, and have attracted widespread attention and response. Sophia Xinman's artwork presents the relationship between human beings and nature through visual and tactile means, making people pay more attention to the protection and sustainable development of the natural environment. Her research and writing also contribute to interdisciplinary communication in anthropology and the arts. Globally, the book is also of great significance. It showcases the unique cultural and social characteristics of Chinese contemporary artist communities, and provides new perspectives and new methods for the study of artist communities. At the same time, it also provides inspiration and reference for the study of artist communities in other countries and regions. In the era of globalization, artist communities are no longer isolated, and they are interrelated and mutually influenced with artist communities in other countries and regions. Therefore, deepening research on Chinese contemporary artist communities can promote cross-cultural exchanges and mutual learning. Donating this book to the New York Public Library can further strengthen the cultural exchanges between China and the West, let more people know about the Chinese artist community, and realize the importance of protecting the earth. Through art competitions and exhibitions, more people can feel and understand this topic from different perspectives. The significance of this project is to let the world hear the voice and stories of China through the medium of art, thereby promoting cultural exchanges and mutual understanding. As a language, art can transcend national boundaries and cultural barriers. This project can make positive contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between China and the West and world peace. The 2021 Nature and Art Conservation Biodiversity Global Art Competition and Exhibition and Portfolio are very much to be commended. The purpose of this project is to call for the protection of biodiversity, and the works of art have become a tool to convey this message. There are discussions on the harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature. In addition, the exhibition presents excellent works of art from all over the world, including paintings, sculptures, photography and other art forms, which not only showcases the talents of the artists, but also allows the audience to have a deeper understanding of the current status of global biodiversity conservation. know. This project has positive significance for promoting the combination of art and environmental protection, raising people's awareness and concern for the ecological environment, and strengthening global cultural exchanges. The author Sophia Xinman Wang is an ecological environmental protection artist and an ecological environmental protection social activist. The art activities organized by her in conjunction with art academies and art museums in Europe and the United States are full of meanings about environmental protection and ecological civilization. Her personal works of art integrate elements from various fields such as art, science, and technology, showing her deep thinking and concern for the relationship between human beings and nature. Some of her works emphasize the problem of environmental pollution through the use of discarded objects, and some of her works highlight the mystery and beauty of nature by simulating the form and structure of nature. Her exhibitions and projects also call on the global community to work together to protect the planet and biodiversity. In general, the art activities organized by Sophia Xinman Wang and her works have integrated the theme of art and environmental protection. Her works of art have conveyed the concept and values of environmental protection to the audience through the form of art, and have high artistic value. and social significance