Illustrations Now through Jan. 9, 2024, visitors can admire illustrations in various styles at the “Beauty of Life” exhibition at Dawan Ancestral Residence. The free exhibition integrates vibrant illustration art into the centuries-old Hakka compound, providing locals with a new perspective on life. Venue: Dawan Ancestral Residence, Pingshan District (坪山區大萬世居) Metro: Line 14 to Jinlong Station (錦龍站), Exit B ‘Vision and Gaze’ The “Vision and Gaze” exhibition, running until Feb. 28, 2024, features figure and portrait paintings on loan from the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Japan. The exhibition showcases 56 masterpieces created from the 16th to the 20th century by renowned artists. Viewers are having a rare opportunity to admire iconic paintings, such as Giorgio de Chirico’s “Hector and Andromache,” Marc Chagall’s “The Circus” and René Magritte’s “Abstract Idea.” Booking: Download the “i深圳” app and then follow instructions Venue: Nanshan Museum, Nanshan District (南山博物館) Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃園站), Exit B He Xiangning’s paintings To commemorate the 145th anniversary of Chinese revolutionary and artist He Xiangning’s birth, an exhibition examining her life and paintings is being held through May 5, 2024. The exhibition features over 40 of He’s paintings and calligraphic works. Visitors can admire He’s classic flower, animal and landscape paintings on paper or silk scrolls. Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Nanshan District (何香凝美術館) Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (華僑城站), Exit C Shiota Chiharu’s art and more The Shenzhen Art Museum (new venue) is hosting several exhibitions. One exhibition that should not be missed is “Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles,” featuring several large installations woven with yarn. Booking: WeChat account “szam1976” Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum (new venue), Longhua District (深圳美術館新館) Metro: Line 4 or 6 to Hongshan Station (紅山站), Exit A1 | 