Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser – Art exhibition
Will you be excited if there is an artistic interpretation of the famous story Alice in Wonderland? Well, it is in Beijing now! The new art exhibition is a collaboration between two of the world’s leading art organizations, the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in China and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in the UK. The show covers 300 artworks that were inspired by the old English story that was created over 100 years ago by novelist Lewis Carroll.
The exhibition will be shown at UCCA’s newest art hub in one of Beijing’s very popular shopping centers: the Chaoyang Joy City Mall. The art hub just opened on Monday and looks forward to providing the public with multiple cultural resources such as art exhibitions and music gigs.
The show first debuted in London in May 2021, attracting numerous fans and art lovers to visit. The V&A museum itself is also a cultural landmark in the heart of Chelsea, London. The museum has 2.27 million objects in its permanent collection and is also the most well-known museum in London.
Where: U2 by UCCA Art Museum, Beijing
When: Until June 11, 2022
Price: 158 yuan ($25)
LX Sculpture – Art exhibition
Which one of the fine arts is your favorite? Architecture, music, poetry or sculpture? This exhibition in the vibrant city of Guangzhou is going to suit you if you are a lover of fine art sculptures.
The exhibition is a solo show for the prominent Chinese sculptor Li Xiong. It shows the artist’s journey of self exploration toward getting a better understanding of the art of sculpture.
Along this creative journey, Li has come to believe that there is a set of processes to doing things and that logical considerations, understanding as well as the sensual experiences are all parts of the creative journey. Artists go through such processes to achieve a better understanding on what art is as both an individual and collective experience.
Li’s sculptures cover a wide range of topics such as animals, people, abstract spirits and values through portraying representative objects. He is also a keen adventurer in arts who is not afraid of experimenting with new materials and forms.
Where: Xiaozhou art district, Guangzhou
When: Until March 31, 2022
Price: Free entry
Drama West Lake – Drama for children
The West Lake is an iconic and symbolic scenic site in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The drama is created based on the popular site and tells a funny and touching story about a local family.
The show blends a lot of elements that are suitable for children in the hopes of bringing joy to the audience.
A tiny remainder here is that ticket purchases are limited to six per person.
Where: Zhejiang Art Drama Theater, Hangzhou
When: Until July 16, 2022
Price: 105 to 280 yuan ($16.6 to 44.3)
An artwork on display Photo: Courtesy of U2 by UCCA Art Museum
