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
Swiss Design Classics
The exhibition celebrates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China. The exhibition showcases over 200 iconic Swiss original pieces spanning 400 years, featuring designs by Le Corbusier, Susi and Ueli Berger, rare sculptural works from the 1970s, and the newly released Anagram sofa by Panter & Tourron for Vitra. Special sections highlight Max Bill and the fascinating stories behind Swiss inventions.
Until May 11, 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
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
Journey to Xiangxi Village
Follow eleven of Shenzhen’s celebrated local artists as they venture deep into Xiangxi Village, bringing heartfelt impressions from rural life back into the city through powerful paintings that bridge community and creativity.
Until May 11, 2025
Luohu Art Museum, No.6 Nanji Lu, Luohu 罗湖区南极路6号罗湖美术馆
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
Light of Thangka
Witness the profound spiritual artistry of Gacang Nima’s Thangka paintings combined with Zou Tao’s sutra calligraphy and seal carving, revealing a rich, multilayered celebration of Tibetan heritage and Zen-infused craftsmanship.
Until May 18, 2025
PARKLAND Art Center ONE Shenzhen Bay, 7/F, Building t7, South District, No.3008 Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan 南山区中心路3008号深圳湾1号南区t7栋7楼
Tracing Realism
Discover the evolving spirit of realism in the digital age through this vibrant showcase of young Shenzhen artists, where each brushstroke captures not just the seen, but the deeply felt human connection behind every image.
Until May 18, 2025
Luohu Art Museum, No.6 Nanji Lu, Luohu 罗湖区南极路6号罗湖美术馆
To the Immortal Mountain
Step into Liu Shaoyuan’s dreamlike world where misty landscapes, wild forests, and lively creatures intertwine, inviting reflections on tradition, nature, and modernity through over 20 stunning recent works by this talented post-80s artist.
Until May 20, 2025
hiart space, 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
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
Salute to Design
Celebrate the visionary legacy of Lei Guiyuan, a founding father of modern Chinese design, whose pioneering ideas and educational impact are illuminated in this retrospective honoring a lifetime dedicated to art, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Until May 25, 2025
Guan Shanyue Art Museum, No.6026 Hongli Lu, Futian 福田区红荔路6026号
Near Children's Palace Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 3/4
Cat in the Garden: Zhang Minfang Solo Exhibition
Escape into a world where lazy gardens and whimsical cats await, offering a gentle rebellion against daily stress and digital fatigue, as Zhang Minfang’s new exhibition invites you to embrace the beauty of doing nothing.
Until May 30, 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
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
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 June 15, 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
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
Letter from the Moon
Embark on a celestial journey with Russian national treasure Leonid Tishkov, as 2,000 square meters of fantastical art installations bring his luminous love letter from 350,000 kilometers away to Shenzhen for the first time.
Until June 29, 2025
Run Art, B1/F China Resource Tower, No.2888 Keyuan Nan Lu, Nanshan 南山区科苑南路2888号中国华润大厦b1华润大厦艺术中心美术馆
Near Houhai Station, Shenzhen Metro Line 2/11
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
Time Interval
This exhibition presents selected works from the Shenzhen Art Museum’s collection, showcasing pieces that embody philosophical reflections on time and resonate with the emotions of lived experience. Spanning Chinese painting, printmaking, watercolor, and mixed media, the works collectively outline a multidimensional vision of time as an abstract concept. By translating temporal contemplation into vivid visual language, the exhibition juxtaposes themes of eternity and transience, inviting viewers to reflect deeply on time’s dual nature.
Until July 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
Splendid Realms in Mortal World
He Xiangning (1878-1972) and Chen Shuren (1884-1948) both undertook formal artistic training in Japan during a transformative era in its art history, marked by the synthesis of Japanese and Western traditions (ri-yang ronghe). Against a backdrop of conflicting aesthetic ideologies, this exhibition investigates how these two artists navigated their choice of artistic paradigms—a core question driving the curatorial exploration.
Until July 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
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
Nine Stories of the Sea and Us
Over 50 artworks from the museum's collections, spanning oil paintings, prints, watercolors, and mixed media. The exhibition uses stories as its narrative thread, exploring the profound and intricate relationship between humanity and the sea. Within the exhibition are eight captivating tales. Some narrate the sea's deep impact on human life, such as the struggle between fishermen and the ocean, the coastal vistas encountered on journeys, and the delightful flavors of seafood on our tables. Others delve into the spiritual realm, where inspiration for art bursts forth from the ocean's waves, philosophical reflections settle in the whispers of the tide, and emotions are entrusted to the boundless sea.
Until August 3, 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
Auspicious Jades
Marvel at 131 exquisite jade treasures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, carefully selected from Hubei Provincial Museum’s collection, each piece embodying centuries of timeless elegance, prosperity, and masterful artistry.
Until August 3, 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
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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