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State of the Arts: Six Exhibitions for Spring (and Summer)

Vincent R. Vinci theBeijinger 2022-05-09
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State of the Arts is our regular arts column whereby we take a look at the newest moves in Beijing's creative scene and highlight art news as well as exhibitions, artists, and openings that you should seek out.



With spring finally here, and summer not too far away judging by weather forecasts, here are a few art exhibitions to beat the heat.

Bruce Nauman: OK OK OK

Organized in collaboration with Tate Modern, this exhibition at M WOOD’s Longfusi location is China’s first comprehensive retrospective of the work of American multimedia artist Bruce Nauman.


Born in Illinois in 1941 and having spent most of his working life in New Mexico, Nauman’s work, which consists of everything from neon light sculptures to a variety of installations, focuses on how different states – be they space, being presented with advertising or other factors – influence decision making and mood.

Duration: Until Jun 12



Red Gate’s Countdown 3 Exhibition


Red Gate Gallery’s Countdown 4-3-2-1 series continues with Countdown 3. The second in this series will focus on artists who began collaborating with the gallery in the 2000s. As discussed with owner Brian Wallace in our recent interview, the Countdown series is Red Gate’s goodbye to Beijing (for now). The series will culminate in July with Countdown 1.

Duration: Until May 15



Mass Energy – Zhou Song Solo Exhibition


This exhibition focuses on a decade of work by Jiangxi-born artist Zhou Song. Having graduated from the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts in 2006, Zhou’s works explore intersections of art, science, and philosophy, combining all three elements to create pieces that evoke things not human yet human at the same time.

Duration: Until May 7



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Pablo Picasso “Like a Child”


Mocha Art Museum collects the works of modern artist Pablo Picasso. Split into five sections, the show covers the various periods of Picasso’s art – the blue period, pink period, cubist period, middle period and late period. 

Duration: Until Jul 17



A Dream Journey Through a Panorama of Rivers and Mountains


Having only been exhibited three times since the founding of the People’s Republic, viewers have only been able to see but a portion of the epic scroll painting “A Thousand Views of Rivers and Mountains” until now. Utilizing technologies like VR, holography, high definition projection and digital lighting, the Palace Museum has created a 3D model of the classic painting, which is now on display for those eager for an awe-inspiring visit to the Know & How Museum.

Duration: Until Aug 28



Edo Fantasy – Ukiyo-e Exhibition


To celebrate the 50th anniversary of  the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan, 140 woodblock  prints from Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868) have been put on display at the China  Century Altar Art Museum. Also known as “Floating World” prints, these  works depict scenes of nature, life scenes, people and entertainment  from the era, including more renowned works like the "Great Wave of Kanagawa", part of print artist Hokusai's "36 Views of Mount Fuji"series.

Duration: Until Jun 5




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