Poetry of textiles
The Tsinghua University Art Museum is home to a rich collection of vintage textiles. Its ongoing exhibition, Creating a Poetic Realm with Silk, features a curated selection of embroidered and woven pieces from ancient times. Running through April 2027, the show celebrates the varied history of textiles from a fresh perspective, highlighting the craftsmanship behind intricate designs where colorful threads and fine fabrics form calligraphic characters and painterly compositions in classical styles.
The themes range from popular motifs of flowers, fruits and birds to moral teachings and social etiquette, as well as symbolic objects reflecting the spiritual pursuits of ancient scholars and wishes for longevity and prosperity. Together, these works reveal the cultural depth, vigorous vitality and timeless charm of traditional handicrafts.
9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. Tsinghua University, Haidian district, Beijing. 010-6278-1012.
Modern landscapes
The 20th century saw growing exchanges between Eastern and Western artistic traditions in China. Artists experimented with blending classical mountain-and-water (shanshui) aesthetics with oil painting techniques. Beyond the Mundane, now on view at the He Xiangning Art Museum in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, reflects the institution's long-standing focus on modern Chinese art. The exhibition traces how artists over the past century reimagined landscape painting, pushing stylistic boundaries while engaging with tradition.
On view through May 31, it brings together works by 20 artists, including Xu Beihong (1895-1953) and Dai Ze (1922-2023). Despite the challenges they faced, these artists turned to China's mountains and rivers as sources of national spirit and identity, capturing them with expressive, dynamic brushwork.
9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 9013 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, Guangdong province. 0755-2660-4540.
Graduation show
Awakening in Colors, now open at the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, marks the launch of the academy's annual "graduation season". The program, featuring exhibitions and campus bazaars, has become a major event for both professionals and the public. The current exhibition showcases works by master's and doctoral students graduating next month, on view through May 14, followed by an undergraduate presentation.
Once limited to the art community, CAFA's graduation shows have in recent years drawn large public crowds, with visitors often waiting in line outside the museum, many traveling from other cities. Guided tours for companies and cultural institutions are also organized, helping graduates connect with potential employers.
9:30 am-5:30 pm, closed on Mondays. 8 Huajiadi Nan Jie, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-6477-1575.
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