32 Amazing Art Shows This April in Shenzhen
Through Her/His/Its Vision: A Retrospective of Overseas Chinese Art
This retrospective presents 28 groups of works from the museum’s collection, structured around three themes — ‘Identity and Identification,’ ‘Cultural Hybridity,’ and ‘The Third Space.’ Through these themes, it reexamines the living conditions of Overseas Chinese artists and their responses to issues such as cultural roots and identity. Additionally, the exhibition presents historical documents, tracing the curatorial frameworks and academic discourses of previous exhibitions. While reviewing the exhibition series, it also seeks to compare the diverse artistic practices of Overseas Chinese artists across different historical periods, regional contexts, and thematic frameworks, while recognizing their significant contributions.
Until April 6, 2025
He Xiangning Art Museum, No.9013 Shennan Da Dao, Futian 福田深南大道9013号
Near Exit C, OCT Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 1
At the Edge of Fate
Meet a global art icon, painting space with ‘lines,’ shattering static exhibition norms. With over 400 shows, she redefines watercolor art, blending tradition with innovation. Her work, a vibrant tapestry of Guangdong’s artistic renaissance, invites audiences to a dynamic visual feast, celebrating the evolution of a timeless medium.
Until March 30, 2025
Jupiter Museum of Art, No.6 Lanhua Dao, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian 木星美术馆福田区福田保税区蓝花道6号
Bonjour la Ligne
Enter the whimsical world of Serge Bloch, a French master of illustration, in this immersive exhibition. Through 86 illustrations and unique installations and ceramics, Bloch’s playful characters, guided by a long red line, will take you on a journey into his distinctive universe. The exhibition brings his illustrated world to life and offers a complete immersive experience, making you feel as though you’ve stepped directly into a storybook.
Until April 6, 2025
Guangming Cuture and Art Center, Intersection of Chuangtou Lu and Guangguang Lu, Guangming 光明区创投路与观光路交叉口光明文化艺术中心
Near Exit B, Fenghuang Town Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 6
Enjoyable Journey After Passing Great Hurdles in Life
In celebration of the 105th anniversary of Song Wenzhi’s birth, the Shenzhen Art Museum holds the “Enjoyable Journey After Passing Great Hurdles in Life” as part of the Exhibition Series of “Eminent Artists in Shenzhen.” This special exhibition not only showcases Song Wenzhi’s artistic achievements and masterpieces in different periods but also highlights his unique connection with Shenzhen.
Until April 6, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Near Exit A1, Hongshan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 4/6
The Book House of Xiao Quan
In ‘The Book House of Xiao Quan,’ step into a space that invites you to share memories and emotions through the delicate interplay of photographs, text, and art. This exhibition is a tribute to the power of human connection, showcasing how memories and intimate conversations can be preserved through the lens of art.
Until April 8, 2025
OCAT B10, North District, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区
Near Exit B, Qiaocheng North Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8
Guan Gong Theme Cultural Special Exhibition
This special exhibition invites you to explore the life and legacy of one of China’s most revered heroes, Guan Gong. Known for his loyalty, righteousness, and courage, Guan Gong’s story transcends time and geography, becoming a part of the nation’s cultural DNA. Through an array of artifacts, sculptures, and paintings, this exhibition offers an in-depth look at his life, allowing visitors to connect with the heroic tales that have inspired generations.
Until April 8, 2025
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, No.184 Fuzhong Lu, Futian 福田区福中路184号
Near Exit A2, Children’s Palace Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 3/4
PROPJECTS – Scheltens & Abbenes’s Photography
To promote Shenzhen’s cultural and artistic exchanges internationally and introduce fashion photography to citizens from a new perspective, the Shenzhen Art Museum has curated an exhibition featuring the Dutch photography duo Scheltens & Abbenes. This exhibition marks their first solo show in China. The exhibition seeks to contemporize classical aesthetics, while exploring and constructing the boundary between virtual imagery and real life within the context of modern visual culture.
Until April 13, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Near Exit A1, Hongshan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 4/6
Life As It Is
Shen Ruijun draws upon nature as the essence of her creative expression, and painting as the point of departure of her artistic practice. Grounded in tactile senses, lines, and fluidity, she expands the principles of traditional Chinese painting into the realms of video and installation art. Her work seeks to explore the uniqueness, complexity, multidimensionality, and intricate interplay of contradictions inherent in things and artistic expressions.
Until April 13, 2025
1979 Gallery, Sea Word Culture and Arts Center, Shekou 蛇口海上世界文化艺术中心一楼
Mountain Flowers in the Ink Language
This exhibition brings together influential artists from both southern and northern China, presenting two themes: ‘Mountain Blossoms Vying for Splendor’ and ‘Searching for the Meaning of Mountain Flowers.’ The works on display showcase the charm of regional cultures and facilitate cultural exchange through the universal language of art. This exhibition invites viewers to experience the beauty of nature and the deeper philosophical meanings behind the imagery of mountain flowers.
Until April 13, 2025
He Xiangning Art Museum, No.9013 Shennan Da Dao, Futian 福田深南大道9013号
Near Exit C, OCT Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 1
Spring Talk: Chatting Art with He Duoling
He Duoling holds an irreplaceable position in the history of Chinese contemporary art. As one of the key figures in the ‘Scar Art’ movement, his art has evolved over the years, exploring various themes and styles. Throughout his career, He Duoling’s work has maintained an air of mysterious melancholy that resonates deeply with younger generations. This event delves into the progress of his artistic language and his profound influence on Chinese art.
Until April 13, 2025
One Bay Art Center, 7/F, Building T7 South District, No.1 Shenzhen Bay, No.3008 Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan 南山区中心路3008号深圳湾1号南区t7栋7楼鹏瑞深圳湾1号艺术中心
Cultural Inheritance
This exhibition features 85 works by 85 artists, selected from over 1,400 submissions, showcasing the vibrant and evolving style of Xieyi oil painting in China. The event aims to inspire innovation in both theory and practice, furthering the legacy of this dynamic art form. With contributions from 20 special invitees, it highlights the continued vitality and growth of still life painting in China, presenting a rich cultural inheritance for future generations.
Until April 13, 2025
Guan Shanyue Art Museum, No.6026 Hongli Lu, Futian 福田区红荔路6026号
Greenish Wutong Exhibition of Sketch Works by Watercolor Artists
The exhibition showcases the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Shenzhen through the eyes of watercolor artists. With 110 selected works from a 150-piece collection, the exhibition captures the beauty of nature, exploring the unique ‘mountain-sea-lake-city’ ecological harmony of the region.
Until April 13, 2025
Luohu Art Museum, No.6 Nanji Lu, Luohu 罗湖区南极路6号罗湖美术馆
Li Yanxun Solo Exhibition
Li Yanxun, from Chaozhou, Guangdong, and founder of the Yanshan Art Museum in Jingdezhen, explores the aesthetic language of ceramics through diverse materials and techniques. His works span from landscapes and spatial themes to images expressed through various forms, such as flat pieces, sculptures, and installations. The exhibition offers a rich dialogue with ceramic artistry, showcasing its modern and evolving interpretations.
Until April 14, 2025
One Bay Art Center, 7/F, Building T7 South District, No.1 Shenzhen Bay, No.3008 Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan 南山区中心路3008号深圳湾1号南区t7栋7楼鹏瑞深圳湾1号艺术中心
The Realm of Ink: Diversity and Possibility of New Ink Art
The exhibition explores the limitless potential of ink art in the contemporary world. Featuring innovative expressions of traditional Chinese techniques, the exhibition highlights the dynamic fusion of symbolism and form, showcasing the diverse possibilities of modern ink art while honoring its rich cultural heritage.
Until April 20, 2025
Guangming Culture and Art Center, Intersection of Chuangtou Lu and Guangguang Lu, Guangming 光明区创投路与观光路交叉口
Near Exit B Fenghuang Cheng Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 6
Through the Cracks of Sunlight
Roland Barthes’ ‘punctum’ theory serves as the central theme for this exhibition, exploring the occasional sharp pricks in visual experiences. When a detail in an image suddenly tears through the veil of reason, it exposes the folds of memory we have tried to forget. Barthes defines ‘punctum’ as those accidental details in an image that pierce the rational mind’s barriers and awaken deep emotions in the viewer.
Until April 27, 2025
D+ Art Museum, 2/F, No.3 Xiangshan Dong Jie, Shahe Jie Dao, Nanshan南山区沙河街道香山东街3号2楼D+美术馆
Asending Man, Descending God
Peng Jie’s solo exhibition invites you to explore his powerful outdoor creations inspired by nature’s energy. Experience his unique artistic perspective, drawn from the mountains and rivers of Wutong Mountain, where natural elements converge into a visual feast that explores the harmony between human experience and the natural world.
Until May 5, 2025
Manjinghua Art Museum, iD Town, No.106 Kuipeng Lu, Dapeng 大鹏葵鹏路106号艺象iD Town国际艺术区满京华美术馆
Where Water Flows, Time Breaths
Zhu Keran’s solo exhibition offers a poignant exploration of time and nature, where water, clouds, and glaciers become metaphors for the passage of time. The exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the interplay between change and permanence, encouraging a deeper understanding of existence in a constantly shifting world.
Until May 6, 2025
Guangming Culture and Art Center, Intersection of Chuangtou Lu and Guangguang Lu, Guangming 光明区创投路与观光路交叉口
Near Exit B Fenghuang Cheng Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 6
Masters of Polish Posters
The Masters of Polish Posters exhibition celebrates the legacy of the Polish poster movement that began in the 1950s. Featuring three iconic artists whose work shaped the global poster scene, this exhibition showcases how Polish artists used posters as a unique form of artistic expression. With contributions to the Warsaw Poster Biennale and global recognition, these legends defined the visual identity of the Polish Poster School, which continues to influence contemporary design.
Until May 11, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Near Exit A1, Hongshan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 4/6
The Glories of the Black Soil
The Glories of the Black Soil brings you the exquisite art of Fangzheng Papercutting, a centuries-old folk art from Harbin, China. This exhibition showcases the charm of simple yet dynamic designs that reflect daily life and aspirations for a better life. Join us at Shenzhen Art Museum as we celebrate this unique cultural heritage, bringing the warmth of northeastern Chinese traditions to the city, and see how this timeless art has evolved into a modern expression in Shenzhen.
Until May 11, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Quantum Jumping
Quantum jumping originally refers to the instant leaps of particles between non-continuous energy levels in quantum physics. It’s a crucial topic in today’s technological advancement and geopolitics. In this exhibition, Li Shan’s creative process explores the boundaries of cognition and ideas, taking various leaps in core concepts, media, and expressions. ‘Quantum Jumping’ transcends its role as a theme and becomes an artist’s methodology in exploring new territories.
Until May 23, 2025
Sea World Culture and Arts Center, No.1187 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan 南山区蛇口望海路1187号海上世界文化艺术中心
Near Exit A, Sea World Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8/12
Phantasmal Beings
In this exhibition, artists Pei Ke and Zhang Nan explore the intersection of natural life and psychological portraiture through their unique visual languages. Their works invite viewers into a world where reality and imagination blur, exploring the essence of existence through a fusion of the physical and metaphysical realms.
Until June 1, 2025
Zhi Art Space, 115-116, A4, OCT Loft North, Nanshan 南山区华侨城创意园北区A4栋115-116
The Digital World
Dive into the Digital World exhibition, where five international award-winning artists explore the diversity of life within a digital ecosystem. This immersive three-month exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the chaotic digital rhythms to dreamlike fantastical scenes, sparking deep reflections on AI’s role in reshaping natural laws. Who truly creates in the digital world, and can artificial beings replace natural ecosystems? This exhibition challenges the boundaries between digital consciousness and reality.
Until June 6, 2025
T33, Dashi San Lu, Nanshan 南山区打石三路T33全时中心
Near Exit A, Liu Xian Dong Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 5
Ocean of Intervals
The exhibition features the works of Chen Dan and Dorothea Reese-Heim, capturing the fluidity and depth of space through their intricate, site-specific pieces. Their works explore the tension between pauses and whispers, creating a captivating atmosphere of suspended time and movement.
Until June 8, 2025
ArtBay, F1-101C, South District of OCT-LOFT, Xiangshan East Street, Nanshan 南山区华侨城创意文化园F1-101C艺湾
Lens · Era · People
The first Chinese photographer to win the Pulitzer Prize, Liu Heung Shing, has used his camera to document the monumental changes in China during the Reform and Opening Up period. He captured pivotal moments like the fall of the Soviet Union and the warmth of daily life through hundreds of images that span half a century. His work intertwines history and human nature, transforming his lens into a tool of storytelling and historical preservation.
Until June 18, 2025
Sea World Culture and Arts Center, No.1187 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan 南山区蛇口望海路1187号海上世界文化艺术中心
Near Exit A, Sea World Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8/12
Steel of Glory
The exhibition brings ancient knightly armor to life, inviting visitors to experience the history of European chivalry. With over 140 pieces of armor, weapons, and artifacts, the exhibition offers an immersive journey into the past, allowing visitors to try on replicas and hold weapons, stepping into the shoes of knights from centuries ago.
Until June 22, 2025
Nanshan Museum, No.2093 Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan 南山区南山大道2093号
Near Exit B, Taoyuan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 1/12
Go East
Through over 160 pieces of export-quality craftsmanship from the Maritime Silk Road, this exhibition highlights the journey of “Made in China” luxury handcrafts to Europe. It unveils how, long before the steam engine, Eastern aesthetic codes reshaped Western material culture and consumption habits. This display not only reveals the rich cultural exchange but also the lasting impact of Chinese art on the Western world.
Until June 22, 2025
Sky Museum, SZMG Media Finance Center, Futian 福田区广电金融中心天空美术馆
Behind the Blue
Explore the first solo exhibition by female artist Lin Lan at Sea World Culture and Art Center, celebrating over 20 years of her creative journey. Featuring commissioned works made during her months-long residency in Shenzhen, this exhibition invites viewers to embark on an art-filled journey through individual, collective, and urban experiences across 24 hours. With a focus on overlooked social groups and their stories, Lin Lan transforms discarded objects into powerful installations that link identity and memory.
Until June 22, 2025
Sea World Culture and Arts Center, No.1187 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan 南山区蛇口望海路1187号海上世界文化艺术中心
Near Exit A, Sea World Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/8/12
Perspectives from the ARAK Collection—African Contemporary Art Exhibition
The exhibition brings together three thought-provoking curatorial projects from the 2023 ARAK Curatorial Fellowship Program, focusing on African identity, transformation, and future visions. The exhibition explores themes of resilience, cultural exchange, and the enduring legacies of art through the works of contemporary African artists.
Until June 29, 2025
Artron Art Centre, No.19 Shenyun Lu, Nanshan 南山区深云路19号雅昌（深圳）艺术中心
Meta-Nature
The exhibition by artist Xue Song explores the intersection of multiple perspectives on nature—physical, cultural, and digital—blurring the boundaries between the natural world and modern civilization. This dual metaphor speaks to the ideals of harmony with nature and critiques the separation of nature from the artificial constructs of contemporary life.
Until June 29, 2025
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, No.184 Fuzhong Lu, Futian 福田区福中路184号
Near Exit A2, Children’s Palace Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 3/4
Youhan and Yu Youhan
This exhibition explores the conceptual foundations behind Yu Youhan’s artistic evolution. By juxtaposing his early work with his later endeavors, it creates a dialogue between his personal artistic journey and the development of Chinese contemporary art. Through this connection, the exhibition provides insight into the intellectual currents that have shaped both the artist and the broader art scene.
Until July 10, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Near Exit A1, Hongshan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 4/6
On Tao, Tracing the Origin
Xu Lei, a key figure in Chinese contemporary art, has profoundly impacted the artistic landscape with his unique reinterpretation of traditional meticulous painting. This exhibition at Shenzhen Art Museum is not only a tribute to Xu Lei’s artistic brilliance but also highlights his ability to merge tradition with modernity. It explores his deep connection with Chinese classical literature, particularly through his interpretation of ‘The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons.’
Until July 20, 2025
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue), Building 1, No.30 Tenglong Lu, Longhua 龙华区腾龙路30号1栋
Near Exit A1, Hongshan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 4/6
Seals Treasured by Qizhai
The tradition of Chinese seals originated in the Xia and Shang dynasties, reached maturity during the Zhou dynasty, and flourished during the Qin and Han dynasties, culminating in the classical seal art. In the Song and Yuan dynasties, scholars and collectors began to appreciate seals as art objects, marking the transition of seals towards aesthetic artistry. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, led by literati such as Wen Peng from the Wu School, seal carving evolved into a refined art form, embodying elegance and lyrical expression. This tradition continued into the late Qing and Republican periods, witnessing a revival and flourishing of seal carving artistry with the resurgence of epigraphy studies.
Permanent Exhibition
Shenzhen Museum, Section A, Shenzhen Citizen Center, 3 Fuzhong San Lu, Futian 福田区福中3路深圳市民中心A区
Near Exit B, Civic Center Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/4
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