Chinese-born artist to represent Slovenia at Bologna book fair


  • World
  • Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024

LJUBLJANA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huiqin, a Chinese-born painter and calligrapher, will be one of 12 artists to represent Slovenia at the annual Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy in April.

Their book illustrations will be showcased in a special exhibition chamber at the fair, symbolizing Slovenia's status as the "guest of honor" for this year, said Tina Bilban, chief of the Slovenian section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

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