3 trendy art exhibitions in Shenzhen

Editor︰Ryu

Apart from just food and entertainment, what other good places are there in Shenzhen? Why not consider visiting an exhibition.

Recently, there are new happenings at exhibitions in Shenzhen. Besides the highly discussed giant exhibition, there are also the super-dreamy goldfish exhibition and the ceramic glaze exhibition. See below to find out more!

"ART AQUARIUM" Goldfish art exhibition: A visual feast

As one of the most representative contemporary art exhibitions in the world, Japan's "ART AQUARIUM" Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition recently landed in Shenzhen, bringing a stunning visual feast.

ART AQUARIUM Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition, where thousands of goldfish swim freely in art aquariums of various shapes, showing the beauty of vitality. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
ART AQUARIUM Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition, where thousands of goldfish swim freely in art aquariums of various shapes, showing the beauty of vitality. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
ART AQUARIUM Shenzhen has specially added 7 China-limited works, such as "Crystal Rhythms", which are created based on the prototypes of Chinese gardens, rocks, and pavilions. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
In the ART AQUARIUM Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition, the swimming goldfish, coupled with lights and music, seem to make people feel as if they are in an underwater world. (Image Source: Xiaomi)
In the ART AQUARIUM Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition, the swimming goldfish, coupled with lights and music, seem to make people feel as if they are in an underwater world. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)

The Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition is located on B1 of the Art Museum at the China Resources Building Art Centre, covering an area of more than 2,000 square metres.

The exhibition features thousands of goldfish swimming freely in art aquariums of various shapes, coupled with lights and music, that allow visitors to feel as if they are in a dreamy underwater world.

As the first station in China, the Shenzhen Fantasy Goldfish Special Exhibition features seven limited-edition Chinese pieces, including "Lanting Shadow", "Crystal Rhythm", "Fish Leaping Cloud Sea" and other Chinese-style aquarium installations, which build an aesthetic space full of Chinese style for the audience.

ART AQUARIUM Fantasy Goldfish Art Exhibition· Shenzhen Special Exhibition

Date: From now until November 22

Time: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm (last admission time)

Address: B1, Art Museum, China Resources Building Art Centre

Ticket price: CNY 128 for adults

Giant Exhibition at the MixC World: Collision of fashion brands and trendy art

If you count the most popular exhibitions in Shenzhen recently, what cannot be missed is the "Giant Exhibition" at the Shenzhen MixC World (深圳萬象天地) - "INSECT KINGDOM".

It is an innovative retail space created by the art fashion brand "HAUS NOWHERE" through the combination of art and shopping.

HAUS NOWHERE is three stories high, with gigantic art installations of different themes displayed on each floor. The most representative installation, the "Primordial Giant", runs through all three floors, which is extremely impressive.

Shenzhen MixC World "Giant Exhibition" - "INSECT KINGDOM" and its "Primordial Giant" art installation. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
Shenzhen MixC World "Giant Exhibition" - "INSECT KINGDOM", is an innovative retail space created by the art fashion brand "HAUS NOWHERE" through the combination of art and shopping. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
Inside the "Giant Exhibition" of Shenzhen MixC World, the skin details of the giant art installations are very realistic. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
In the "Giant Exhibition", there are giant robots, giant buffalo, mirrored mantis, silver spiders, and other futuristic giant art installations. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
In the "Giant Exhibition", there are giant robots, giant buffalo, mirrored mantis, and silver spiders, and other futuristic giant art installations for everyone to explore.(Image Source: Xiaohongshu)

The giant sits with his knees up and his eyes closed. Apart from the enormous size, even the details of the skin are very realistic. It seems like a lifelike giant is sitting in front of everyone.

Apart from the "Primordial Giant", the "Giant Exhibition" also has giant robots, giant buffalo, mirrored mantis, silver spiders, and other futuristic giant art installations waiting for everyone to explore. People who like trendy art and culture must not miss this!

HAUS NOWHERE "INSECT KINGDOM"

Time: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 10:30 pm

Address: NL199, Water Square, North District, MixC World, 9668 Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Ticket price: Free (need to reserve in the WeChat before visiting)

Glaze Exhibition in the "most magical building" Marisfrolg Campus

Finally, we come to the Marisfrolg Campus (瑪絲菲爾大廈) located in Longhua District, Shenzhen. This building, which is known as "a bit magical" on the internet, has a very unique shape.

It is actually the office building of Shenzhen clothing brand Marisfrolg, and now, it is finally open to the public.

Built over 15 years at a cost of CNY 1 billion and designed by renowned New Zealand architectural firm AVB, the Marisfrolg Campus is currently the largest bionic art building in China. (Web Image)
Inside the coloured glaze art exhibition, inspired by Crystal Mountain where coloured glaze is refined, over 100 coloured glaze art pieces are displayed. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
Inside the coloured glaze art exhibition, inspired by Crystal Mountain where coloured glaze is refined, over 100 coloured glaze art pieces are displayed. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
Inside the coloured glaze art exhibition, inspired by Crystal Mountain where coloured glaze is refined, over 100 coloured glaze art pieces are displayed. (Image Source: Xiaohongshu)
Inside the coloured glaze art exhibition, inspired by Crystal Mountain where coloured glaze is refined, over 100 coloured glaze art pieces are displayed. (Image source: Xiaohongshu)

During this limited open period, the Marisfrolg Campus is also hosting an art exhibition of "Wanxiang Coloured Glaze"  (萬相琉璃展).

The exhibition creates a semi-open labyrinth in the building's showroom, displaying over 100 pieces of coloured glaze art, which aims to present the audience with immersive fashion and spatial aesthetics.

At the same time, visitors can enjoy high-end art workshop items created by Marisfrolg, inspired by coloured glaze art, and experience diverse fashion outfits.

Marisfrolg Winter Coloured Glaze Workshop Art Exhibition

Date: Until October 14

Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Address: West Gate of Marisfrolg Campus (80 metres south of the intersection of Langhua Road and Shilongzi Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen)

Ticket price: CNY 380 (touring and exhibition); CNY 680 (touring, exhibition, and theme desserts)

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