Liu Yangyang

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ART Week Shenzhen 2025 officially opened yesterday at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center in Shekou. With nearly 80 captivating exhibitions presented by 69 local institutions, the event spans a wide array of artistic disciplines — from paintings and sculptures to multimedia installations and video art.

During the opening ceremony, Art Week Shenzhen director Zi Jing underscored the event’s commitment to enhancing public participation and providing an immersive visitor experience. “To achieve this, we’ve invited 13 ‘guides’ from various industries to lead 16 curated art tours, introducing visitors to the city’s galleries, museums, and cultural spaces,” she said.

Several must-see exhibitions are being held at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center. Celebrated artist Li Shan presents his solo exhibition “Quantum Jumping,” offering audiences an immersive journey through his multimedia works from the past decade. Meanwhile, Hong Kong artist Jaffa Lam is making her mainland debut with “Behind the Blue.” The exhibition reflects on identity and displacement, showcasing significant works from her 20-year career.

A standout of this year’s event is “Liu Heung Shing: Lens • Era • People,” a comprehensive retrospective of the acclaimed photojournalist Liu Heung Shing. Capturing decades of historic and personal moments through his lens, the exhibition offers a profound visual narrative.

Beyond Shekou, the event has a presence at multiple cultural venues. The Shenzhen Art Museum, in collaboration with the OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (OCAT) Shenzhen, is presenting “Youhan and Yu Youhan: Yu Youhan’s Early Experience and Late Style,” a comprehensive survey of the Shanghai-based artist’s five-decade career. Meanwhile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning will host “Meta Nature,” a solo exhibition by pioneering pop artist Xue Song that explores his artistic evolution over the past 30 years.

A fresh addition to this year’s program is the Artist Studio Section, which invites the public to step into the workspaces of contemporary artists. Eleven local artists, along with architects and designers, will open their studios to provide an intimate glimpse into their creative processes.