Prints from Strzeminski Academy of Art Lodz in Poland are on display at China Printmaking Museum in Longhua District.

The academy was established in 1945 as the Lodz State Art School, which is based on the achievements of the city’s pre-war avant-garde community, with such excellent artists as Wladyslaw Strzeminski, Stefan Wegner, Katarzyna Kobro, Karol Hiller and Samuel Szczekacz. Directly inspired by the artistic and didactic output of the Bauhaus movement and the didactic experience of Kasimir Malevich, the school developed a unique character. Design practice was meant to be as important as the study of nature. A lot of attention was paid to the development of visual perception conforming with the newest art trends.

Strzeminski, an outstanding constructivist artist, theoretician and educator, organized the school from its very beginnings and deeply influenced the initial stage of its history. His innovative art and didactic ideas formed the character of the academy.

In 1996, it was officially recognized as one of Poland’s seven state art academies. A new, modern headquarters for the school was erected in 1976 and its architecture soon became one of the academy’s symbols and an important city landmark.

Dates: Until Feb. 20

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Tuesdays

Venue: China Printmaking Museum, Guanlan, Longhua District (龙华区观澜中国版画博物馆)

Metro: Line 4 to Qinghu Station (清湖站), Exit A and then take a taxi(SD News)