The exhibition, curated by NYSID instructor Dr. Zhijian Qian, who is Assistant Professor of Art History at City Tech of City University of New York, showcases artworks by artists from different cultural traditions who explore new possibilities in abstract art from a variety of approaches. The exhibition features invited artists Ze Gao, Dongze Huo, Derek Lerner, Yue Liu, Yushan Liu, Chen Shen, Adam Simon, Miljan Suknovic, and Renqian Yang.

Abstract Art in Dialogue is organized by The Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, and the New York School of Interior Design in conjunction with Fantastic Art China 2017, an annual event concurring with the Lunar New Year, sponsored by Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) with Dr. Yu Ding as its chief curator.