23 Amazing Art Shows This May in Guangzhou
Creating and Interacting with Innocence:Â Artists and Children in Harmony
The 42 pieces of participatory children’s art presented here aim to recreate the journey of mutual exploration between artists and children, showcasing the mutually reinforcing results of artistic creation and art education practice.Â
Until May 5, 2024
University City Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, No.168 Waihuan West Road, Higher Education Mega Center (University City)
Changes Beyond Recognition
Over a century ago, Guangzhou opened the gates to modern progress in China, marking a shining era in the city’s development history! How did the seeds of women’s pursuit of intellectual and physical liberation take root and sprout in Guangzhou over a century ago? How did the earliest group of professional women in China realize their life ideals in Guangzhou? All the answers will be unveiled in the exhibition!
Until May 5, 2024
Guangzhou Maritime Museum, No.22 Xuri Street, Miaotou, Huangpu
I’m Trying to Paint Myself
Duan Zhengqu, an artist whose career spans nearly five decades, has established a distinctive presence in the art world with his robust and unpretentious style, rich in visual tension reminiscent of his northern roots.
Until May 5, 2024
University City Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, No.168 Waihuan West Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu
Guangzhou Design Triennial 2024
Guangzhou Design Triennial 2024 will open to the public in January 2024! The Triennial has gained wide attention from the academic community since its preparation. Guangdong Museum of Art is honored to invite 18 scholars, who have long been deeply engaged in art theory research and have a high degree of concern, sensitivity and observation in Chinese contemporary art, art design and other fields, to participate in the Academic Committee of the Guangzhou Design Triennial.Â
Until May 12, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art, No.38 Yanyu Road, Ersha Island, Yuexiu
Another Art Museum Carnival
Experience the fusion of art and entertainment here! Immerse yourself in the essence of Cantonese culture while enjoying the entertainment. Become a master of traditional craftsmanship and join us now!
Until May 19, 2024
For Details: +86-17502003969
Another Art Museum, No.11 Gantang Avenue, Panyu
The Art of Digital Media
The concept behind the artwork “The Art of Digital Media” is rooted in the philosophical contemplation of life’s simplicity and complexity. The design theme follows the artistic language of traditional Chinese ink landscape painting, symbolizing the transition from nothingness to existence, echoing the interpretation of yin and yang in the Dao De Jing as “mutual generation and support.” Despite the contrasting colors, it is through contrast that the fundamental elements of the world are constructed.
Until May 19, 2024
Another Art Museum, No.11 Gantang Avenue, Panyu
Pilgrimage
This exhibition draws inspiration from the concept of “traveling and resting.” Liu Pudan, the protagonist, finds solace in driving long distances, often for over ten hours without pause. “Rest” signifies his passion for photography, as he captures ordinary yet extraordinary moments during his journeys.
Until May 19, 2024
Another Art Museum, No.11 Gantang Avenue, Panyu
Action in Space and Time
With over 60 participating artists, 50 artworks, and 5 projects, the exhibition traces the development of Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and mainland) performance art over 53 years (1970-2023). Focusing on artworks and projects created and implemented in public spaces, the exhibition highlights how artists use art as a method for reflection and intervention in reality, using action to explore the possibilities of the imaginative world.
Until May 19, 2024
Another Art Museum, No.11 Gantang Avenue, Panyu
Our Magnificent Homeland
Experience the extraordinary talent of Ren Zhenhan at his personal exhibition. Despite facing deafness in his youth, Ren Zhenhan’s remarkable perseverance has led him to excel in various fields including painting, art criticism, and historical fiction. Revered by his peers as the “Superhuman Deaf Artist,” this exhibition showcases Ren Zhenhan’s paintings from the 1960s to the 1980s, depicting the breathtaking landscapes of our beloved homeland.
Until May 19, 2024
Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe
Daniel Arsham x Pokémon
Experience the first-ever collaborative art project between Pokémon and Daniel Arsham in the southern region of China. The exhibition, held at K11 in Guangzhou, showcases over 50 works, including animations, paintings, sculptures, and installations. Drawing inspiration from Arsham’s signature crystallized caves, the artworks create a captivating dialogue that transcends time and space.
Price: RMB100/person, RMB168/Couple
Until May 20, 2024
chi K11, L4/L3 K11, No.6 Zhujiang East Road, Tianhe
Masterpieces of Illustration
This exhibition brings together works from major art movements such as Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Japanese Ukiyo-e, Art Nouveau, Cubism, and Suprematism. Explore the artistic influence of illustration stories and experience the color combinations and aesthetic tastes of art masters.
Until May 21, 2024
Look Art Museum, 6/F, Grandview Plaza, No.228 Tianhe Road, Tianhe
Nurtured By the Same Water
This exhibition brings together 137 exhibits from 18 cultural and historical institutions in Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and other provinces and cities. It systematically showcases the splendid civilization of the Bronze Age in the Yangtze River Basin.
Until June 2, 2024
Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang Dong Road, Tianhe
Mighty Ancient Zhongshan State
Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history of the mighty ancient Zhongshan State! Through 175 exquisite artifacts, the exhibition will unveil the captivating story of this prominent entity, often hailed as the “Eighth Power of the Warring States” in the annals of history.
Until June 16, 2024
Museum of the Palace of the Nanyue Kingdom, No.316 Zhongshan 4th Road, Yuexiu
La Beauté Sauvera le Monde
Join us on March 29 for the exhibition of artist Jean François Larrieu’s solo show “La beauté sauvera le monde” at FanHouse in Guangzhou. Take this opportunity to revisit the interview with the artist conducted four years ago in Paris, gaining insight into his unique artistic vision.
Until June 30, 2024
Fan House, 2/F, East building, The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Canton Fair Complex, Haizhu
Low Desire Painting
Experience Huang Ge’s latest works, transcending the virtual world to capture the essence of urban life. From airports to playgrounds, his art meticulously depicts everyday spaces with precision and restraint, akin to a computer program. Each element, whether a defined object or irregular shape, is rendered with meticulous detail, creating a world of order and clarity yet devoid of vitality.Â
Until July 7, 2024
Shangrong Gallery, No.10 Datianjinan, West of Chengjie Village, Tianhe
Timeless Verses
The exhibition showcases the charm and brilliance of European art over two centuries. This exhibition will open the door to the art world for you, allowing you to witness the authentic works of art masters and experience their profound expressions of ancient art, nature, mythology, and beliefs.
Until September 7, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
Stride Toward the New Era:Â
Opening Exhibitions of the New Guangdong Museum of Art
This series of exhibitions includes eight major projects, featuring over 900 works by more than 700 artists from domestic and overseas. The exhibitions are diverse in theme, rich in content, and grand in scale. Seven exhibitions are based on the collections of the Guangdong Museum of Art over the past thirty years, and loaned by the classic collections of institutions and art organizations such as the National Art Museum of China and the National Museum of China, showcasing the masterpieces of Chinese art, especially Guangdong art, from different historical periods.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
Age of Awakening:Â The Development and Evolution of Chinese ArtIn the First Half of the 20th Century
The exhibition presents important artists and their works from this period through three sections: the inheritance and improvement of traditional Chinese painting, the introduction and dissemination of Western painting, and the emergence of woodcuts and Guangdong prints. The inheritance and evolution of modern Chinese art are rooted in the rich and diverse soil of the national awakening period. The journey of Chinese art towards modernity carries the aspirations of salvation and rejuvenation, intertwined with the turbulent national destiny.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
Days of Passion:Â
The Establishment and Transformation of Art in New China
The exhibition selects four perspectives: traditional Chinese landscape, flower-and-bird painting, red-themed classic creations, the construction of New China, and portraits of New China figures. It presents the characteristics and achievements of art creation in this period through these perspectives, offering a nuanced portrayal of the era’s artistic endeavors.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
New Waves Arising from the Pearl River
With China’s rapid economic development, vibrant cultural and artistic vitality, and continuously strengthened national cultural soft power, the reform and opening up policy has provided immense development space for Chinese art, leading Chinese art into a new period of development.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
Ode to the New Era
The new era context has endowed artistic creation with new aesthetic requirements and subject choices, as well as imbued artistic images with a new historical depth and contemporary context. The exhibition brings together outstanding works from major historical theme art creation projects organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the China Artists Association in recent years, as well as excellent works from national thematic art creation projects and Guangdong’s practice in reform and opening up.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
Futuristic Touch: An Immersive Digital Art Exhibition
In the contemporary cultural context, “landscape” represents not only a unique aesthetic concept but also a “cosmic technique” for reintegrating a fragmented worldview. This series of works utilize contemporary visual and auditory media to interpret the experience of landscapes, revealing the myriad aspects and profound temporal consciousness of the landscape world.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
A Constellation of Cities:Â
Contemporary Art and Experiment in Southern China and Beyond
This exhibition seeks to incorporate core domestic urban clusters such as Beijing and Shanghai into a comparative framework, extending to Southeast Asia, Asia, and Western art fields with Eastern influences. Through mutual reflection, it aims to explore the diversity of Southern cultural and artistic networks and the contours of cross-border exchanges and connections.
Until October 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan South Road, Liwan
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