New media art

THE spiral-shaped venue at Zone H of Bao’an Coastal Lounge Bridge, known as the Baywalk, has been turned into an immersive outdoor digital art theater.

New media artworks are shown at this unique “theater” every night through late October, reminiscent of a galaxy embraced by the universe.

In addition to the visual spectacle, the digital art exhibition features live performances ranging from folk to jazz and electronic music every Saturday night.

Dates: Through Oct. 27

Hours: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Venue: Near JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an, Zone H of Baywalk, Bao’an District (宝安区滨海廊桥H区，近深圳前海华侨城JW万豪酒店)

Metro: Line 5, Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit D

Guqin charm

GUQIN, with thousands of years of history, is one of the most significant traditional Chinese musical instruments. Visitors to the Sky Museum can now admire several guqin dating back to the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, as well as replicas of some guqin from the Palace Museum’s collection. Visitors also have a chance to learn about the craftsmanship of guqin making.

Dates: Through Oct. 31

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays

Tickets: 138 yuan per person (various discounts available)

Venue: Sky Museum, 48/F, Shenzhen Media Finance Center, Futian District (深圳广电金融中心48楼天空美术馆)

Metro: Line 2, 3 or 11 to Futian Station (福田站), Exit 32

Ancient beds

AN exhibition at the Ancient Art Division of the Shenzhen Museum showcases over 100 beds, porcelain pillows, and bed decorations dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the first half of the 20th century. The exhibits, drawn from the museum’s extensive collection, include 34 beds contributed by Shenzhen resident Zhang Zhixian. The elaborate decorations, dazzling carvings, and unique mortise-and-tenon wooden structures featured on these beds offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture.

Dates: Through Nov. 24

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

Paintings and calligraphy

SOME 64 paintings, calligraphic works and 20 stationery items by Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) masters based in the Suzhou area in Jiangsu Province are on display at the He Xiangning Art Museum in Nanshan District.

Visitors get to appreciate the works of Tang Yin, Shen Zhou, Wen Zhengming, and Qiu Ying, and understand the natural, leisurely and simple aesthetics of the literati of that epoch.

Dates: Through Nov. 3

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays

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