The province's cultural institutions have excelled once again, with a wealth of exciting art exhibitions to see in Guangdong this summer. From "Grids and Pyramids" on Ersha Island to "I Got Candies" in the Dongshankou area of Guangzhou; from the upcoming papercut art exhibition in Shenzhen to the Exhibition of the Art of Designer Toys in Dongguan, here's where to go for your culture fix in some incredible air-conditioned venues. 

Grids and Pyramids: Exhibition of Art by Liu Yanhu

What will happen when the points, lines and planes are blended in the creation of Chinese calligraphy? Heilongjiang artist Liu Yanhu innovatively integrated the aesthetics of abstract form into traditional calligraphic writing. With grid patterns, Liu created his own style of artwork full of layouts in a well-ordered way. 

His clay works are fluent and elegant, with a striking contrast between squares and circles, curves and straight lines. His recent artworks include three-dimensional installations and multicolor rubbings, which have taken in the formal elements of Western postmodern art. The shapes originated from the geometric construction elements of the universe and embody the broad and profound concept of space in ancient China, such as the round sky and square earth. 

Tickets: Free

Date: July 23 – August 20, 2023

Opening hours: 9 am – 5 pm (closed on Monday)

Venue: Hall 10-12, Guangdong Museum of Art (廣東美術館)

Add.: No. 38 Yanyu Road, Ersha Island, Guangzhou (廣州市越秀區二沙島煙雨路38號)

I Got Candies: Exhibition by Yang Fang

Yang Fang, a young artist and co-founder of EveryArt art all-media platform, has always been observing life from a delicate and optimistic perspective, and exploring and creating art in a sincere manner. 

Pursuing simplicity, she eliminates elaborate techniques and retains the true feelings that she wants to express the most. She records life and explores self-growth with an innocent and honest mind, completing the dialogue between herself and the external world on a blank canvas. 

Her works are always highly recognizable: whether depicting different shapes, emotions and colourful figures on square wooden panels, or different series of thematic works that fuse two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts, they all carry a strong artistic identity that is unique to her. 

Exhibition date: 2023. 07. 15 - 08. 27

Open hours: 11:00 - 18:00

Venue: Kui Yuan Gallery (逵園藝術館)

Add.: No.9, Xuguyuan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (廣州市越秀區恤孤院路9號)

Italia Geniale Design Emables

Following the successful exhibition in Shenzhen, the exhibition ITALIA GENIALE is being displayed at the Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (Changgang Campus) in Guangzhou from July 15 to August 15, 2023. 

This exhibition intends to turn the spotlight on the invention, creativity, and design behind "Made in Italy". The overall interpretive framework was "driven" by design, since this discipline constantly aims to achieve innovation, linking function and beauty while always considering the user as the central focus of every creative activity. 

In the exhibition, the concept of enabling is expressed in the following five different categories: "move-able", "live-able", "imagine-able", "relation-able", and "work-able". Over 70 selected design items on display showcase the ingenuity and creativity that has made Italy a global leader in design.

Date: 2023.07.15 - 08.15

Time: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Venue: Hall 1, Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (Changgang Campus) (廣州美術學院美術館1號廳)

Add.: No. 257, Changgang Dong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (廣州市海珠區昌崗東路257號)

How to make a reservation: Follow the official WeChat subscription account of the Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (廣州美術學院美術館) to make a reservation. 

"Remake Art" Exhibition

Objects are not just material entities, but also carriers of emotions and memories. To explore sustainable art and use art to continue the life of objects, an exhibition entitled "REMAKE ART" is underway at the lobby of the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. 

The six art installations are created through the deconstruction and reassembly of the hotel's old objects, combined with various techniques such as weaving, tie-dyeing, ink splattering, graffiti, lacquer painting and paper art, achieving a perfect blend of modern French Art de Vivre and traditional Cantonese culture. The old objects include bed linen, tablecloths, plates, furniture and ambassador uniforms.

The exhibition is co-presented by the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, the Guangdong Industry Polytechnic, and the Parkland Art Consultancy.

Date: 2023.07.10 – 09.15

Venue: Lobby, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich

Add.: No. 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (廣州市天河區廣州大道中988號)