Relics from Famen
Temple
Lavish Tang Dynasty relics from Famen Temple in Baoji, Shaanxi Province are on display. The relics were unearthed in 1987. The objects on display include three cases from the Eight-case Container, a replica of the 12-ring Khakkhara, teaware and porcelain and stone Buddha statues on loan from Anguo Temple.
Dates: Until Feb. 28
Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆新馆)
Metro: Line 2 or 4, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B
Tibeten treasures
“Propitious Clouds Holding Up the Mount Qomolangma — Selected Artworks of Tibetan Buddhism” features 130 exquisite objects. Dating back to the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, the objects offer a rare glimpse into a culture both opulent and deeply spiritual. The exhibits are on loan from the magnificent Potala Palace and Norbulingka, as well as Tibet Museum and Southeast Tibet Cultural Heritage Museum of Nyingchi City.
Dates: Until May 3
Open: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays
Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆新馆)
Metro: Line 2 or 4, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B
Japanese art
Japanese artists Nobuyoshi Araki, Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara are exhibiting their works. Murakami’s work has been noted for its incorporation of motifs from Japanese traditional and popular culture, flat surfaces.
Dates: Until Jan. 22
Open: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tickets: 30 yuan
Venue: B-Park, Block B1, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意园北区B1栋绽放花园)
Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A
‘All’
Photographic works, installations, videos and sculptures created by contemporary Chinese artist Jiang Zhi are on display at his “All” exhibition.
His photography series “Elegy” and “Love Letters” show the powerful sensory experience of light and fire.
Dates: Until March 26
Open: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Mondays
Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园南区OCAT深圳馆)
Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A (SD News)
‘Our Song’ by The Four Seasons chorus
The Four Seasons formed in March 2016 and was officially approved by the government in November of the same year. The members of the group come from different backgrounds and have different experiences, but their love for music brings them together.
Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 15
Tickets: 80-380 yuan
Venue: Concert Hall at Shenzhen Grand Theater, 5018 Shennan Road East (深南东路5018号深圳大剧院音乐厅)
Metro: Line 1 or 2, Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit B
Music, food, light festival
Pop, jazz, rock, hip-hop, electronic and folk music are performed every night at i-Factory, which is decorated with thousands of festive lights. More than 300 kinds of snacks and street food are also on sale.
Dates: Until Jan. 22
Open: 6-11 p.m.
Tickets at the door: 28-50 yuan (regular nights), 48-80 yuan (Dec. 24, 25, 31-Jan. 3)
Discounted tickets booking: WeChat “yqlyymfl”
Venue: i-Factory, 8 Haiwan Road, Shekou (蛇口海湾路8号价值工厂)
Metro: Line 2, Chiwan Station (赤湾站), Exit C and then take a taxi
Chinese paintings
“Appropriation and Transformation” exhibition features paintings by 11 Chinese masters who had been greatly influenced by their studies in Japan in 1905-1937.
The 11 masters are Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng, Chen Shuren, Guan Liang, Zhu Qizhan, Chen Zhifo, Ding Yanyong, Feng Zikai, Fang Rending, Li Xiongcai and Fu Baoshi. During their time in Japan, they were exposed to the synthesis of Western and traditional Japanese approaches.
Dates: Until March 19
Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区深南大道9013号何香凝美术馆)
Metro: Line 1, OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C
Animation biennale
The Third Shenzhen Independent Animation Biennale is a three-month cross-regional art event showcasing videos and talks. Animation works created by artists from China, the United States, Germany, Italy, Australia, Britain and Switzerland are on display.
Dates: Until March 2
Venue: C2, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2)
Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A
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