Arts.
Say “art” in Beijing, and the first thing that will come to mind for some visitors is the notorious Tiananmen Square art-student scam. Residents of the city know there is much more, and much better, on offer.
Museums and a vast network of galleries tap into Beijing’s thousands of years of art history, as well as a flourishing contemporary scene, making the capital an emerging presence in the world of art. Undoubtedly the cultural and artistic hub of China, Beijing offers a unique opportunity for art buyers and aficionados as the stronghold of the next wave of Chinese art. Work on offer from fresh young artists makes buying art a part of life for many expats, at prices that are very competitive with those of other major cities, though they seem to be quickly on the rise.
For those more interested in looking than owning, Beijing’s museums are undeniably the best place to examine the long evolution of art in China. With over 20 museums dedicated to art, China’s capital is the definitive place for studying and appreciating the depth and breadth of Chinese art.
National Art Museum of China.
Housed in a beautifully adorned building, the National Art Museum of China in Beijing is the largest art museum in China. See traditional Chinese paintings, sculpture, post-modern prints and contemporary art including caricatures...
Beijing World Art Museum.
The Beijing World Art Museum is run by Gehua Cultural Development Group, a state-owned corporation, working together with international museums in order to bring exhibitions of world fame to Beijing...
Imperial City Art Museum.
The Imperial City Art Museum is located closely to the famous Forbidden City. Its building constructed in the traditional ‘courtyard style’ houses its traditional and contemporary exhibits on two floors. Five hundred years of Beijing...
Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum.
Currently there are six schools and one college under the umbrella of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) – and as any good educational institution it also boasts an interesting museum. The academy itself was founded in 1950 and...
Beijing Jintai Art Museum.
It is China's largest folk art museum; both preserving and presenting traditional Chinese culture and introducing foreign cultures to China. The museum houses changing international exhibitions. In past exhibitions of Israeli...
Wan Fung Art Gallery.
The Wan Fung Gallery is representative for numerous contemporary Chinese artists. The gallery stocks over 13,000 masterpieces of painting and thus since 1989 is a great market for Chinese fine arts. Some of these even appear...
