Glassware, zodiac, old art

An exhibition running through April 6 showcases 325 pieces of ancient glassware from countries along the Silk Road. Another exhibition displays Chinese zodiac-themed cultural relics and modern folk items and runs until May 7. Chinese publicity paintings with children as subjects, created during the 1950s to the 1980s, are also on display at an exhibition running through Feb. 26.

Booking: WeChat account “iszbwg”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division, Futian District (深圳博物馆历史民俗馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

Purple clay objects

Yixing purple clay teapots are highly coveted and sought after, and now visitors can admire 165 teapots, study room items and objects for enjoyment crafted from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the early 20th century at an exhibition running until Feb. 26. Another exhibition commemorating the 120th birth anniversary of Shang Chengzuo, a promoter of epigraphy, is also being held until March 19.

Booking: WeChat account “iszbwg”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s Ancient Art Division, Futian District (深圳博物馆古代艺术馆)

Metro: Line 9 to Hongling South Station (红岭南站), Exit A

Contemporary art

Jiang Zhi’s solo exhibition “The Man Who Carves the Boat” provides a rare viewing experience: Visitors have to peep into small holes in a dark room to see the artist’s photographic works and videos. Meanwhile, 14 artists, designers, musicians, writers and architects are presenting new insights on their hometowns at the “Hometown Spring” exhibition. The exhibitions are free to visit and the ending dates haven’t yet been announced.

Booking: WeChat account “PingshanArtMuseum”

Venue: Pingshan Art Museum, Pingshan District (坪山美术馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

Paintings

A group of overseas Chinese artists are exhibiting their paintings at an exhibition running through March 26. Another exhibition running through Feb. 28 offers a look into the seamless combination of He Xiangning’s elegant paintings and Liu Yazi’s poetry.

Booking: WeChat account “hxnartmuseum”

Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Nanshan District (何香凝美术馆)

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C