Blog Category - Visual Arts

Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos: Colors of Autumn
Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos showcases the most beautiful sights from around the capital as seen through the eyes (and lenses) of readers like...
Three Coming Art Events to Catch
Beijing's art scene keeps at it even with the slow approach of winter. Here are two exhibitions and an art event worth taking part in.
Visit Here: The China Railway Museum, Pt. 2
From the China Railway Museum's Zhengyangmen branch, we go northeast to their original, locomotive-heavy location – a real train lover's delight.
Shops & More for Film Photography Geeks
Beijing isn't immune to the resurgence in analog photography, with a few shops offering cameras and film development for those new or getting back...
Find Paintings, Candles & More Crafts From This Russian Expat
Russian artist Maria Efremochkina shares with us the beauty of her creative practice
A Few Upcoming Artsy Happenings in Beijing
New exhibitions, art talks and more artsy things in the capital.
Peek into Beijing at This Beixinqiao Photography Exhibition
Dive into the photographs of LS Lee, a British expat who has made it his goal to document the little moments in Beijing life.
Art & Food: Of Sculptures and Sculpted Sandwiches
Sculptures can be made from many things, but can sandwiches be sculptures too? You decide with the recommendations in this edition of Art & Eats.
Is This Beijing’s Quietest Art Museum?
Situated just east of Tian'anmen and the Forbidden City, Huangcheng Art Museum is like a tranquil escape in the heart of the city center.
Two Art Shows Featuring Intl. Works to See Soon
As if to match the vibrancy of the summer weather, two shows featuring the colorful works of two internationally renowned artists will soon grace...
See This Introduction to Shakespeare in It's 20th Year in China
This one man show about a young man's introduction to the works of William Shakespeare is still going strong.
This June, Latin American Art Is Landing in Songzhuang 
Argentinian cultural entrepreneur Guillermo Bravo breathes new life into this artistic hub
Gallery Weekend Beijing Returns, Highlights 798 and Other Capital Art Spots
This year's showcase of contemporary art in Beijing highlights up and coming artists and the
798 Murals and Shows Worth Catching for Spring
The Toyists and other artists have left their mark in Beijing's premier arts district in time for the new season.
Skyline Gazing: The Most Iconic Modern Buildings of Beijing
Here is our roundup of Beijing’s most iconic modern buildings.