Shadow puppets Visitors can admire the Huaxian shadow puppets from Shaanxi Province at an exhibition at the Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville, nestled in the centuries-old Changshou Hakka village to the northeast of Maluan Mountain. The puppets are collected by actor Zhang Guoli. The Huaxian shadow play is a traditional folk art with a history of over 2,000 years. Venue: Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville, Pingshan District (深圳坪山长守戏剧谷) Metro: Line 16 to Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall Station (东纵纪念馆站), Exit A and then take Bus M575 or 964 to Changshou Dramaville Stop (长守戏剧谷站) Dai Yun’s works A contemporary art exhibition featuring Chinese artist Dai Yun’s sculptures has extended its run through Sept. 1. Utilizing red bricks, gray stones, cement and concrete iron as his signature materials, Dai has formed a unique visual language showcasing the intrinsic beauty of the materials. Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District (深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit A2 Paintings Enthusiasts of poetry and paintings can immerse themselves in the “Poetry in Chinese Mountains-and-Waters Paintings” exhibition running through Nov. 3. Here, visitors can admire paintings created by masters spanning from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to modern times. 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 F2 Illustrations, poetry The International Illustration Exhibition at OCAT B10 is showcasing more than 2,000 vibrant illustrations by over 1,500 top illustrators worldwide. Also at OCAT B10, a poetry-themed interactive exhibition inspired by the animated Chinese movie “Chang An” offers children an entertaining and educational experience in a poetic and playful setting. Illustration exhibition: Until Oct. 15 Poetry exhibition: Until Sept. 16 Venue: OCAT B10, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (华侨城创意文化园OCAT B10馆) Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit B |