A visitor appreciates the exhibition.

The exhibition displayspaintings by artists and children with autism and cerebral palsy.

An exhibition featuring some 100 paintings by artists and children with autism and cerebral palsy kicked off at the Shanghai Library in Xuhui District on Wednesday.

The exhibition, hosted by the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, aims to raise awareness about children with autism as well as support for special education, its organizers said.

The paintings on display are from 34 painters in Shanghai and 29 children with autism.

Among these works, 66 from adult painters cover topics such as people, landscape and nature. The 46 works from children express their inner world and pursuit of excellence.

The paintings by children have festive themes and are brilliant in color, said Tang Jiali, a volunteer teacher.

The exhibition lasts two days.

A visitor appreciates the exhibition.