An international art project exhibition opened Saturday at the National Art Museum of China, displaying nearly 200 works by artists from China and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

The exhibition, organized by the China National Academy of Painting, displays works in various forms including Chinese painting, oil painting and sculpture.

All the works are sponsored by the Academy's international art project, "The Belt and Road," which was initiated in 2014.

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the sponsor of the exhibition, the works on display are inspired by the rich landscapes and cultural customs in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

The exhibition will run until Aug 4.