Olden China may be vast and have a long history, but its art and culture did not develop in isolation. Before the backdrop of today's globalization, we should stress even more that the exchanges between peoples and cultures everywhere in the world have been a continuing process. That is why the first exhibition of the NPM's Future Gallery integrates media technology with traditional culture, with an emphasis on the transcendence of borders and their virtuosity.

The technology and media aspects of art have crossed the barrier of the actual object. For foreign visitors who are not familiar with our traditional culture, theme based presentations of our cultural history will provide the best insight and connection.

From imperial collection to global outlook, from the emperors' treasures, exquisite works of the royal courts, the life of scholars and everyday people, our constant search portrays wide ranging yet detailed narratives, representing the NPM's shift from royalty to public, and its noble yet friendly character.