Color Syntax presents Xue Feng’s latest exploration of painting in three dimensions. Featuring 38 letter-coded sculptures, the exhibition transforms brushstrokes into spatial forms using stainless steel and vivid acrylics. These vibrant structures dissolve boundaries between painting and sculpture, creating a dynamic field where color, gesture, and material converge. Installed at ART SAMPLING series in Shenzhen, the show invites viewers into an immersive chromatic landscape of movement, syntax, and form.
New Openings
Integration & Dialogue: Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale
This year’s Biennale brings together the largest group of artists and cities since its launch in 2008. Centered on 'Integration and Dialogue', it explores how tradition meets innovation, and how cities and creators connect through art. Featuring fresh perspectives from Hong Kong and Macao, the exhibition highlights cultural fusion, everyday stories, and creative exchange. As a shared platform, it invites audiences to discover how visual art reflects the evolving spirit of urban life across regions.
August 29-September 21
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP), 184 Fuzhong Lu, Futian 深圳市福田区福中路184号当代艺术与城市规划馆
INFJ: Hui Wei Solo Exhibition
On August 28, the nationwide debut of INFJ: Hui Wei Solo Exhibition opened at MXTR GALLERY, L4 North Zone, Shenzhen MixC World. Curated by the artist himself and presented by Tammy Magician, the show invites visitors into a magical, healing journey of art. Embracing the theme: I NEVER FORGET JOY, the exhibition showcases ten years of Hui Wei’s creative work—featuring 30 original pieces, 55 sketches, and 18 sculptures. It’s a full-spectrum display of his artistic evolution, bringing a dreamlike warmth to the city and celebrating the power of joy through imagination, emotion, and craft.
August 29-November 30
MXTR GALLERY, L4 North Zone, Shenzhen MixC World, No. 9668 Shennan Dadao, Nantou, Nanshan深圳万象天地北区L4 层MXTR GALLERY，南山区南头深南大道9668号
Being Nearby: Contemporary Art & Social Organizations in Practice
Being Nearby is a cross-disciplinary exhibition that brings together contemporary artists and social practitioners to explore shared concerns through creative dialogue. Featuring 10 artist groups and 9 nonprofit organizations, the show invites audiences to rediscover familiar neighborhoods, rural rhythms, and everyday encounters. Inspired by anthropologist Xiang Biao’s idea of 'the disappearance of the nearby', the exhibition reflects on connection, care, and community. Through art and action, it gently asks: what if the people and places we overlook are already close—and what if we are, too?
August 30-November 2
Pingshan Art Museum, No. 4 Huide Lu, Pingshan 坪山区坪山街道汇德路4号
Prosperous Symphony
On September 27, Sky Museum and the world-renowned Glasgow Museums co-curate the China debut of Prosperous Symphony: Renaissance Masterpieces from Glasgow Museums. As Shenzhen’s largest Western art event this fall, the exhibition features 58 treasures—including 33 original oil paintings by Renaissance masters, 4 sculptures, and 21 handcrafted Italian artifacts spanning ceramics, glassware, textiles, and arms. With works created across five centuries, the show celebrates the enduring brilliance of Renaissance humanism—from the vivid colors of the Venetian school to the soulful depth of religious and landscape art.
September 27, 2025-January 18, 2026
Sky Museum, 48-49/F Shenzhen Media Group (SZMG) Tower, Futian 福田区广电金融中心48-49F
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The Gifts & The Gods
Travel back to ancient Apulia—Italy’s sun-soaked southeastern region, once part of Magna Graecia and a vibrant hub of cultural fusion. 'The Gifts & The Gods' explores this crossroads of civilizations through 115 exceptional artifacts spanning the 6th century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Divided into two sections—ancient relics and contemporary artistic dialogue—the exhibition follows six Greek deities through a journey of painted pottery, bronze tools, sculptures, and glassware from six regional museums. Apulia’s ceramics, in particular, reflect not just aesthetic brilliance but spiritual narrative, echoing Greek mythology’s enduring power. This immersive display offers a rare look at a lesser-known Mediterranean heritage, where gods, gifts, and human stories intertwine across centuries.
Until October 8, 2025
Ancient Art Museum of Shenzhen Museum, No.6 Tongxin Lu, Futian 福田区同心路6号深圳博物馆
Near Exit A, Hongling Nan Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 9
Significance of Plurality
The 8th China Youth Printmaking Exhibition features 71 emerging artists chosen from over 1,000 entries. Reflecting evolving practices since the late 1990s, the exhibition shows how young artists keep pushing the boundaries of printmaking. From traditional prints to mixed media, spatial installations, and conceptual works, these pieces display postmodern qualities—decentralization, diversity, and hybridity—while reaffirming experimentation as the heart of contemporary Chinese youth printmaking.
Until October 8, 2025
China Printmaking Museum (Shenzhen), 125 Yuxin Lu, Longhua, 深圳市龙华区裕新路125号
Art Direction Japan
Design fans, take note—Japan’s most prestigious advertising design showcase has landed in Shenzhen for its first-ever overseas exhibition. 'Art Direction Japan' brings together 90 of Japan’s most influential ADC (Art Directors Club) members, presenting over 200 award-winning pieces that span 72 years of visual excellence. With four golden categories and 14 annual awards on display, this is your chance to explore the evolution of Japanese advertising and graphic design through iconic layouts, groundbreaking visuals, and the creative minds behind them. Whether you're a designer, brand strategist, or curious observer, this exhibition redefines what it means to push the boundaries of creativity.
Until October 12, 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
Her Blossom
Lu Peisong, a graduate of the China Academy of Art’s Sculpture Ddepartment, brings a distinctive style rooted in life studies and classical themes. His latest exhibition blends traditional motifs with Jingdezhen porcelain techniques to explore the contemporary beauty of neoclassical sculpture. Centered on the female form, the works use cobalt blue and soft pastels to evoke movement and emotion. Familiar poses—such as glancing back, bathing, and standing beneath blossoms—are reimagined in porcelain, offering a fresh, tactile expression of grace and intimacy.
Until October 12, 2025
ArtCenter 2/F Nanshan Zhigu 艺术中心深圳南山智谷2楼
Another Face of the World
From August 15 to October 12, OCAT A Hall presents the opening chapter of the World Civilizations Art Series—featuring over 100 rare pieces collected by Yuan Jixin across Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Spanning nearly 30 years and over 100 tribal visits, the exhibition offers a rich glimpse into indigenous wisdom and artistic heritage. Divided into four sections, it showcases masks, totems, instruments, and ornaments, inviting viewers to explore diverse cultural expressions and hear the many voices of the Global South.
Until October 12, 2025
OCAT HallA, OCT Loft, Nanshan, OCAT 南山区华侨城创意文化园南区F2栋
The Wild Trail of Mine
Jiang Zhaohe: My Path Through the Wild Grass presents over 80 signature works by the pioneering modern ink artist. Blending Chinese brushwork with Western realism, Jiang’s art confronts social reality with deep humanism. Hosted by Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, the exhibition integrates AI and interactive media to awaken his figures in light and shadow—bridging tradition and technology, and renewing Jiang’s vision for a contemporary audience.
Until October 21, 2025
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP), 184 Fuzhong Lu, Futian 深圳市福田区福中路184号当代艺术与城市规划馆
Zheng Guogu/Yangjiang Group: Body Beyond the Rules
A decade since their last major institutional show in China, Zheng Guogu and the Yangjiang Group return with a new exhibition that dissects the intersection of social structures and bodily freedom. Drawing on Southern Chinese traditions and site-specific energy practices, the artists deconstruct habitual perceptions of the body using writing, installation, and participatory rituals. With irreverent humor and philosophical depth, the exhibition reframes the body not as a passive vessel, but as an agent of cultural resistance and spiritual renewal.
Until October 26, 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
Alfons Mucha: Art Nouveau & 1900 Paris Exposition
This summer, Nanshan Museum will host a landmark exhibition celebrating the brilliance of Alfons Mucha, the iconic master of Art Nouveau. Featuring 117 rare pieces from three major Czech institutions, including 44 original works by Mucha, the exhibition highlights the flowing curves and luminous colors that defined a fin-de-siècle aesthetic. From oil paintings and prints to photography and furniture, this collection brings together masterpieces of the era, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the elegance and creative splendor of early modern Europe.
Until November 9, 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
Banksy is Nowhere
In a long-anticipated tribute to the enigmatic artist Banksy, the Sea World Culture and Arts Center and Artunes present over 110 iconic prints, graffiti, and video works. Echoing exhibitions in Berlin, Glasgow, and Paris, the show recreates the original neighborhoods Banksy once inhabited. Guided by light, visitors explore hidden corridors and textured walls, uncovering his secret sites and sharp critiques of consumerism, mass entertainment, and marginalized communities.
Until November 16, 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
Dunhuang Splendors
For the first time, over 200 treasures from the famed Dunhuang caves—including multiple national-level relics—are on display in a single, unmissable exhibition. From intricately painted sutras and statues to rare artifacts and digital cave reconstructions, 'Dunhuang Splendors' brings the Silk Road’s most iconic cultural site to life. With a history stretching back over a millennium, the Dunhuang Mogao Caves are a crossroads of Buddhism, art, and global exchange. This exhibition offers not only a glimpse into their artistic brilliance but also their spiritual depth and the multicultural stories they hold. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the legacy of Dunhuang, where desert winds whispered through sacred walls for centuries.
Until November 23, 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
Georgette Chen: At Home in the World
This exhibition marks the first comprehensive showcase of Georgette Chen’s work in China since her 1947 solo in Shanghai. A pioneer of Singaporean modern art, Chen (1906–1993) forged a distinctive visual language shaped by global influences and personal resilience. From Shanghai to Paris to Singapore, her expressive brushwork captured the rhythms of everyday life—tender, observant, and etched with the traces of upheaval, migration, and renewal.
Until December 7, 2025
Hall 7-8, He Xiangning Art Museum
9013 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan, Shenzhen深圳市南山区深南大道9013号
Where Truth Resides
Co-organized by Shenzhen Art Museum and Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Huang Binhong’s Artistic Journey opens on August 5, 2025. Showcasing nearly 200 works—including landscape paintings, letters, manuscripts, and seals—the exhibition traces Huang’s development from field sketching to a mature blend of tradition and innovation. Divided into three sections, it highlights his core philosophy of ‘reading ten thousand books, traveling ten thousand miles’ and his distinctive style of rich, layered brushwork and ink.
Until December 7, 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
Closing This September
Mirror Garden
World-renowned art director and costume designer Tim Yip presents a sweeping contemporary art project in Shenzhen’s Futian District. Best known for his 'New Orientalism' aesthetic, Yip integrates photography, installation, and scenography to explore identity, mythology, and cultural hybridity. 'Mirror Garden' reimagines classical aesthetics through a futuristic lens, creating immersive worlds where reality and fantasy merge. It’s a powerful return to the Greater Bay Area for an artist who continues to redefine the language of beauty and the boundaries of visual art.
Until September 7, 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
Wu Guanzhong: I Owe My Life to Art
Few artists in modern China have left as profound a legacy as Wu Guanzhong (1919–2010), a pioneer in blending Western oil painting with Chinese aesthetics. This exhibition traces his lifelong devotion to bridging East and West, abstraction and realism, emotion and technique. Through a stunning selection of paintings, sketches, and writings, viewers will witness Wu’s mission to modernize Chinese painting and nationalize oil painting—goals he pursued with relentless innovation. A towering figure in 20th-century Chinese art, Wu’s bold vision and distinctive style paved new roads for generations of artists. This tribute is not just a retrospective—it’s a glimpse into the life of a man who believed art was a calling, not a profession.
Until September 7, 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
Before the Feeling Forms: A Practice-Based Research Exhibition
Zhao Jinya drifts across countries and regions, grounding her practice in a bodily response to place. Her works carry the contours of geography, shaped by ongoing, delicate attunement to shifting moods and surroundings. Embracing movement, difference, and the unexpected, Zhao doesn’t simply record experience—she actively distills it. In the urgency of fire and glass, she captures fleeting moments, forging form from the tension between presence and transformation.
Until September 15, 2025
TC101 Space, Room 101, Teaching C of the lower campus, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, TC101 Space 香港中文大学（深圳）下园教学楼C栋首层101
Novo Typo Offgrid
Through the pioneering lens of Mark van Wageningen and his Novo Typo team, this exhibition presents a radical reimagining of typography’s role in the age of sustainability. Since its launch in 2020, ‘Novo Typo Offgrid’ has explored off-grid printmaking, alternative color systems, and sustainable production methods—all while challenging the conventions of digital and analog type design. This showcase invites viewers to rethink visual communication not just as aesthetics, but as a conscious, evolving response to global change.
Until September 21, 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
Color Syntax
Until September 27, 2025
Flying Blind, N-F1011, Block4 Tingfengyuehai Yuan, 50 Taiziwan Lu, Nanshan 深圳市南山区太子湾路50号听风阅海园4栋N-F1011
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