Throughout human history, the enduring power of cultural heritage has served as a bridge between the past and present. Whether expressing a new idea through an age-old skill or using new techniques to communicate an ancient idea, cultural heritage inspires artists in ever-evolving ways. Explore the adaptability of human creativity in Tradition Now and discover how artists engage with and reinterpret cultural legacies.

Works by master traditional artists like Ye Zuibai and contemporary masters like Wilfredo Lam reveal the hidden layers of meaning in cultural motifs. Endi Poskovic’s innovative designs breathe new life into the traditional techniques used by Utagawa Hiroshige in his iconic woodblock prints. Community bonds and rituals are celebrated through intricately painted Easter eggs—and the sculptural worlds of Charles Simonds.