He Xiangning, overseas Chinese art Visitors can admire Chinese revolutionary and artist He Xiangning’s classic flower, animal and landscape paintings at an exhibition running through May 5. Meanwhile, 16 overseas Chinese artists are showcasing their works at another exhibition running through March 24. These artists, who have embraced different countries and cultures in their lives, provide fresh and diverse perspectives. 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 Paintings, creative products An exhibition, running through June 2, features paintings by masters Guan Shanyue (1912-2000) and Yu Xining (1913-2007). The two in the same era express patriotic feelings and the spirit of the times through their paintings. And more than 100 gongbi paintings created by 62 young Chinese artists are also on display through Feb. 21. And cultural and creative products designed by local companies and designers are on display at an exhibition running through this Sunday. Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (关山月美术馆) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit F Shiota Chiharu The Shenzhen Art Museum’s new venue in Longhua District is hosting the “Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles” exhibition running through Feb. 25, featuring stunning installations woven with yarn created by Japanese artist Shiota Chiharu. Two more exhibitions, running through March 31, are displaying paintings and photographic works selected from the art museum’s collection. Booking: WeChat account “szam1976” Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum (new venue), Longhua District (深圳美术馆新馆) Metro: Line 4 or 6 to Hongshan Station (红山站), Exit A1 Wanli relics, Western paintings History lovers can admire stunning artifacts at the “Years of Wanli” exhibition running through March 31. The exhibition provides a rare insight into the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) imperial life. Meanwhile, the “Vision and Gaze” exhibition, running through Feb. 28, features 56 masterpieces created from the 16th to the 20th century by renowned Western artists. Viewers are having a rare opportunity to admire iconic paintings by Giorgio de Chirico, Marc Chagall, René Magritte and others. Venue: Nanshan Museum (南山博物馆) Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B |