Since its inception in 1980, the Shanghai Youth Art Exhibition has been held sixteen times, representing the artistic ideals and practices of the youth of an era. The 17th Shanghai Youth Art Exhibition will be centered around the spirit and character of the city of Shanghai, providing a platform for young artists in the new era. It encourages the youth to strive with a determined heart, not letting the times or their youth go to waste, while promoting the essence of China, narrating China's stories, and spreading China's voice. The theme of the 17th Shanghai Youth Art Exhibition is "Like Morn in the Day ", where "Like" signifies the exhibition's value orientation, and "Morn in the Day" becomes a symbol of the creative power of contemporary Chinese art within this context.