22 Amazing Art Shows This April in Guangzhou
Choices and Experiments by Emerging Artists
Future Project II: Media Theater focuses on four young artists who bring their unique perspectives and unconventional expressions to respond to the rapidly changing art context and social environment. They explore new experimental possibilities in their artistic creations, pushing boundaries and reshaping the contemporary art scene.
Until April 6, 2025
Guangzhou Museum of Art Hall 2, N0.198, Yiyuan Lu, Haizhu 海珠区艺苑路198号广州艺术博物院(广州美术馆)2号馆
Timeless Masterpieces
Mechanical clocks not only opened doors to China but also influenced the local trade and manufacturing of timepieces. This exhibition unveils the unique appeal of Western clocks adapted to Chinese tastes, offering a glimpse into different eras. Step into a journey through time, where these clocks stand as enduring symbols, bridging cultures and eras.
Until April 6, 2025
Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe 天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号
Everglow
Experience the brilliance of Chinese art in the exhibition at the China Academy of Art. Inspired by the ancient saying from Qing Yun Ge, “The light of the sun and moon shines every day,” this exhibition highlights the enduring beauty of Chinese painting through its timeless depictions of the cosmos, nature, and human life, reflecting an ever-glowing energy that sustains the flow of time.
Until April 11, 2025
Guangzhou Museum of Art, N0.198, Yiyuan Lu, Haizhu 海珠区艺苑路198号广州艺术博物院(广州美术馆)2号馆
33 Attempts on Listening
Acoustic installations are not just about hearing; they extend energy throughout a space. Improvised creations reawaken the latent energy of a place, reinventing everyday objects and rediscovering bodily awareness. In this exhibition, natural vibrations manifest in various forms: the daily clinks of a cobbler’s work, the soft patter of rain in the Lingnan region, the ebb and flow of seashells in the ocean, or the fluttering cries of birds. These natural sounds are stored in everyday materials like cans, waiting for performers to release them in future performances. The sounds continuously echo in physical space, documenting the body’s experiments and dialogues with the unknown, reconstructing our connection to the world around us.
Until April 13, 2025
ChunYangTai, No.18 Qingyun Lu, Langtou Cun, Tanbu Zhen, Huadu 花都区炭步镇朗头村青云路18号春阳台
A Year With Blessings – Exhibition of Auspicious Artifacts
Step into a world of symbolic meaning with the ‘A Year With Blessings’ exhibition, featuring 133 pieces of traditional Chinese artifacts. These treasures, themed around the four auspicious symbols — Fu (Fortune), Lu (Prosperity), Shou (Longevity), and Xi (Happiness) — reflect the Chinese desire for a harmonious and joyful life. Explore these festive relics and feel the blessings of ancient Chinese culture, spreading good fortune and joy as we enter a new year filled with hope and happiness.
Until April 13, 2025
Guangzhou Museum,Yuexiu Park, No.988 Jiefang Bei Lu, Yuexiu 越秀区解放北路988号越秀公园
The Fourth Exhibition of Contemporary Ink Works
Explore the evolution of contemporary ink art in this thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the milestones and transformations of ink art since its inception in 1980. This show challenges the need to shatter the established norms and redefines the boundaries of indigenous artistic language in response to Western influences, making it an essential exploration of modern artistic expression.
Until April 20, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art, No.19 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号
Unveiling Leonardo da Vinci
In collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Culture, Unveiling Leonardo da Vinci brings to China several rare historical texts related to the great master’s work, along with a digitally restored version of The Last Supper. This exhibition uses advanced digital restoration techniques to recreate missing sections and vibrant colors, presenting a 1:1 high-definition reproduction of the iconic painting. Additionally, the exhibition explores da Vinci’s complex geometric illustrations from The Divine Proportion, transformed into physical installations for an immersive experience. Dive into the geometric world through the eyes of this ‘renaissance genius.’
Until April 20, 2024
Guangzhou Museum of Art, No.198 Yiyuan Lu, Haizhu 海珠区艺苑路198号
Unremitting Pursuit of Progress
The exhibition presents over a hundred works and documents that showcase the lifelong achievements of Liang Jiang, celebrating his contributions to art and scholarship. The exhibition offers an in-depth look at his influence over the past fifty years, highlighting his dedication to exploring and expanding the boundaries of contemporary art.
Until April 20, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art, No.38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu 越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号广东美术馆本馆
The Memory of Pineapple
The exhibition invites you to explore the complex journey of tropical fruits, focusing on the pineapple’s global journey and symbolic significance. With a unique lens, the exhibition traces its role in human history, revealing the interconnectedness of cultures and the profound impact of global trade on nature.
Until April 20, 2025
Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, No.168 Waihuan Xi Lu, University Town, Panyu 番禺区大学城外环西路168号广州美术学院美术馆
VILLAGE RETREAT: Philosophical Thoughts and Expressions
In an age overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, the exhibition takes us back to the tranquil and thought-provoking world of Qing Dynasty poet Gao Ding. This exhibition unfolds a nostalgic story of simplicity, inviting us to reconnect with the innocence of early spring, nature, and the harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment. A return to our roots and a chance to reflect on the beauty of rural life in today’s fast-paced world.
Until April 25, 2025
After Hill Art Center, No.28 Gaoke Lu, Tianhe Smart City 天河区智慧城高科路28号
Trendy Art Season
When the glass windows collect beads of moisture and the floor reveals dark, wet patterns, the humid air of spring knocks on the doors of the southern lands. This unique subtropical climate ritual is both a breath of nature and a return of memories—within the folds of water vapor, the liquid narrative of the city and body intertwines. Three artists use diverse mediums to weave the sensory network of humidity, collectively creating a “Rainy Season” climate archive, where the corners collect mold, the glass breathes, and the folds of clothes hold salt, preserving all the quietly expanding memory spores in the humidity.
Until April 30, 2025
Guangdong San Ta Museum of Art, No.7 Xi’an Lu, Zi Ni Tang, Shawan Jie Dao, Panyu 番禺区沙湾街紫坭村西安路7号紫泥堂文化创意园A区87栋
He Tianquan: Folding Theater
The exhibition invites you to experience a narrative that unfolds through time and space. He’s works explore the intersection of memory and the contemporary world, creating a personal theatrical experience that resonates deeply with the viewer’s own perception of history, society, and the self.
Until May 31, 2025
Shangrong Gallery, NO.10 Datianjinan, West of Chengjie village, Tianhe 天河区员村程介西大田基南10号（员村二横路与临江大道交叉口东200米）
Emerging Woodblock Printing and Guangdong Printmaking
Step into the emerging world of printmaking with works created by 11 artists between the 1930s and the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This exhibition covers an important period in Chinese modern printmaking, during which the art form made an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, capturing societal movements and evolving artistic trends. Discover the emotional impact and power of woodblock prints from this era.
Until May 31, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
Across the West of China
Zhuang Xueben was a native of Shanghai. He worked as a special photographer for the Shanghai pictorials The Young Companion (《良友》), Zhonghua（《中华》）, and Shun Pao ( 《申报》; Shen Bao）. He was an outstanding pioneer of modern Chinese visual anthropology and an excellent photographic artist, and his photographs’ historical significance and cultural quality are undoubtedly something to be truly proud of in the history of Chinese photography. During the period of 1934-1942, Zhuang set off for multiple field trips to ethnic minorities’ habitation in Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces, and took more than ten thousand photographs and wrote nearly a million words of research reports, travelogues and diaries, leaving us a credible visual archive and survey for the history of China’s ethnic minorities.
Until May 31, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
All in the New Year Dreams
The folk art is rooted in the soil of folk culture, and its natural and vivid language to express the simplest spiritual demands and life aspirations of people makes it the cultural root of the Chinese nation. Benefiting from the unique and prosperous folk culture in Guangdong, GDMoA has been focusing on the collection and research of folk art with an open and inclusive academic attitude since its inception and has accumulated a considerable number of fine folk art that covers the major varieties. On the occasion of the opening of our museum’s new site, as well as the coming Spring Festival, GDMoA curates this exhibition to tell the stories that are impressive, lovely and respectable.
Until May 31, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
The Pace of Times: Collection from Guangdong Museum of Art
The exhibition showcases over 150 outstanding pieces from its collection. Through a comprehensive exploration of social life and cultural thought, these works reflect the development of both the people’s lives and their spiritual landscape in 20th-century China. The exhibition highlights the societal realities of the time while serving as a microcosm of the evolution of Chinese art. This collection invites both scholars and the public to engage in a deeper discussion about the trajectory of modern Chinese art in the 20th century.
Until May 31, 2024
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
Curated Art Collections from the 16th to 20th Century
Embark on a journey through time with this curated art exhibition, which spans 16th to 20th-century treasures. Featuring over 300 pieces from prestigious institutions like the Palace Museum and Hong Kong Two-Yi Museum, the exhibition highlights the delicate artistry of Chinese jewelry and the dazzling luxury of European masterpieces. Explore the aesthetic dialogue between East and West, and admire the timeless beauty of these historical gems.
Until June 2, 2025
Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe 天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号
Centennial Reflections
This exhibition, generously supported by the Yan Huang Art Museum, offers a comprehensive retrospective of Huang Zhou’s artistic journey through 100 masterpieces, along with a wealth of historical photographs and video. The exhibition highlights Huang Zhou’s multifaceted identities as a painter, soldier, collector, cultural ambassador, and pioneer in the modern art museum movement, showcasing his significant achievements in both artistic creation and the broader art world.
Until June 15, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
YAO – Zhong Weifan Solo Exhibition
Through her wood sculptures, the artist presents a unique interpretation of Buddhism, Daoism, and Zen philosophy, exploring spiritual depth through the intricate craft of carving. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on her distinctive vision of these ancient practices, portrayed through the textured layers and forms of her sculptures.
Until June 15, 2025
Another Art Museum, No.11 Gantang Da Dao, Panyu 番禺区甘棠大道11号另一个美术馆
Legacy Through Time: Xu Bei Hong
As a pivotal figure in China’s modern artistic transformation, Xu Beihong’s artistic practice consistently embodied an academic logic of ‘reaching breadth while achieving precision.’ From epic thematic creation to allegorical image reconstruction, from innovation in brush and ink language to breakthrough in artistic conception, he pioneered a modern grammatical system fusing Chinese and Western art. The exhibition examines three historical segments of Xu Beihong’s life. Through an intertextual narrative combining 73 representative works and extensive documentation, it deeply decodes the contemporary generative mechanism of his ‘saving the nation through art’ ideology and ‘realism’ methodology.
Until June 15, 2025
Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai’etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一
Zishi Han: Echoes from the Gaps of Walls
The exhibition draws inspiration from the museum’s unique architecture, reimagining the space as a narrative vessel that contrasts domestic intimacy with public exposure. It explores subtle sound-related narratives from Qian Xuesen’s U.S. house arrest during the early Cold War. It unfolds into two subplots—one drawn from 19th-century entomological research and the other from the Nüwa creation myth—while situating cybernetics within a broader framework to examine tensions between surveillance, confinement, and resilience. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Han employs installation, sculpture, video, and performance to examine power structures and their psychological effects.
Until June 22, 2025
Times Museum, Times Rose Garden lll, Huangbianbei Lu, Baiyun Da Dao, Baiyun 白云大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园三期广东时代美术馆
AI as Seen at the End of Ownership
The exhibition brings together 19 artists and groups from around the world, utilizing a diverse range of media including plotter drawing, generative art, AI system, video, game, animation, and robotic interactive installation. It explores how technology reshapes art traditions and fosters new conceptual expressions through human-machine collaboration. This exhibition is a response to the history of conceptual art and a question for the future: as algorithms infiltrate into art practices, what evolutionary paths will conceptual art follow?
Until June 22, 2025
Times Museum,Times Rose Garden lll, Huangbianbei Lu, Baiyun Da Dao, Baiyun (Huangbian Station, Guangzhou Metro Line 2) 白云大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园三期(地铁2号线黄边站)时代美术馆
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