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5 artists gallery weekend beijing 2025

Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ) returned for its ninth edition from May 22 to June 1, 2025, adopting a new invitation-only model that emphasizes curatorial integrity. The event expanded beyond the 798 Art District into neighboring areas including 751 district, Caochangdi, and the Beijing Free Trade Zone Art District. A committee of five gallerists selected participants, aligning with an inaugural 'Beijing Art Season' that also includes Beijing Dangdai and Art021 Beijing. The article spotlights five emerging local artists: Cheng Xinyi, Liao Wen, Guo Cheng, and others, highlighting their exhibitions and market traction.

The 10 Exhibitions to See in May 2025

The article highlights ten exhibitions to see in May 2025, including the Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Carlo Ratti, which explores intelligence in natural, artificial, and collective forms, alongside a parallel show by AMO/OMA at Fondazione Prada. It also covers Gallery Weekend Berlin, featuring Sky Hopinka's new film and photographs at Tanya Leighton, an exhibition by exiled Russian journalists Meduza at Kunstraum Kreuzberg, and a study group on Palestinian agrarian initiatives at Spore Initiative.

Amid tariff and economic struggles, the newly rebranded Beijing Art Season persevered

Beijing's art week, rebranded as the Beijing Art Season, ran from 22 May to 1 June, featuring three concurrent events: Art021 Beijing (formerly JingArt) at a new venue in the 798 Art District, Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ), and the fair Beijing Dangdai. The 798 gallery complex merged with the adjacent 751 complex, becoming the 798 751 Art District. GWBJ scaled back this year, suspending its curated selling exhibition and international visiting sector, instead hosting only one pop-up gallery. Organizers cited economic struggles and tariffs as challenges, with gallerists reporting slower sales and cancelled US orders due to new tariffs.

Yanran Chen Set to Launch First Solo Exhibition In China At ART FOCUS Beijing

Yanran Chen, a Chinese multidisciplinary artist also known as Chloe Chen, will launch her first large-scale solo exhibition in China at the new ART FOCUS space in Beijing's 798 Art District. The exhibition, titled "Neon Dreamland," runs from 23 May to 6 July 2025 and is curated by actor and "Art Knock" founder Yuan Hong. The show is divided into two thematic zones: one featuring her personal paintings and sculptures, including works like "The Mechanical Lifeform" and "Dinner," and another presenting a collaborative series with anime label WaarWorld inspired by Liu Cixin's novel "The Supernova Era." The exhibition coincides with the launch of ART FOCUS, an immersive art space focused on digital integration and cross-genre collaboration, and is part of the broader Beijing Art Season.