‘Metamorphosis’

Artworks ranging from sculptures, videos to installations are on display at OCAT Shenzhen in memory of Huang Zhuan, renowned Chinese art historian, critic and curator. Initiated by Huang’s artist friends, the exhibition “Metamorphosis” features contemporary artworks selected from past exhibitions curated by Huang, plus a few new works. Huang played a key role in the development of contemporary Chinese art and pushed Shenzhen art organizations to engage in contemporary art.

Dates: Until June 4

Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意园南区OCAT深圳馆)

Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A

Lotus paintings

Shenzhen Art Museum is exhibiting Chinese painting master Jao Tsung-i’s 38 lotus paintings. Jao, 99, is a scholar, poet, calligrapher and painter based in Hong Kong. A versatile scholar, he contributes to every field of the humanities, including archaeology, literature, philology, musicology and history.

Dates: Until May 7

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum, inside Donghu Park, Aiguo Road, Luohu District (罗湖区爱国路东湖公园内深圳美术馆)

Metro: Line 5 or 7, Tai’an Station (太安站), Exit C and then take a taxi

Simon Denny’s works

“Simon Denny: Real Mass Entrepreneurship” is New Zealand artist Denny’s first solo exhibition in China. Through his investigation of Shenzhen’s ecosystem, the artist reflects on the high-tech industry’s role in reshaping the world’s economic horizons. The exhibition title echoes the timely call for “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” in China.

Dates: Until June 15

Venue: C2, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2)

Metro: Line 2, Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit B

Video exhibition

The “In Search of Global Poetry: Videos From the Han Nefkens Collection” showcases 12 videos created by artists from different countries. The videos are on loan from Han Nefkens Foundation, a private nonprofit organization that supports contemporary creative projects.

Dates: Until July 9

Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, 9013 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(SD News)