Portrait paintings A collection of ancient Chinese portrait paintings from the National Museum of China is being exhibited at Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division. The exhibition features 131 portrait paintings created during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, featuring figures from imperial families, notable officials, and literati. These paintings not only carry the stories of those historical figures but also convey information about politics, etiquette, art, folk customs, and clothing, enriching visitors’ understanding of the social and cultural landscapes of their eras. Dates: Until March 30 Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division, Futian District Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station, Exit B French impressionist photos An exhibition focusing on French artist Jean-Fran?ois Rauzier’s impressionist photographic series, “Givernisme,” is being held at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center. As the first solo exhibition of the artist in South China, the exhibition showcases over 50 representative photographs by Rauzier. His works are not only a profound reflection on the way we see the world, but they also touch on core issues that run through the foundations of society. Dates: Through Feb. 23 Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station, Exit A Illustrator’s solo exhibition “Bonjour La Ligne (Dear Line),” a solo exhibition by French illustrator Serge Bloch, is running at Guangming Culture and Art Center. Covering approximately 1,000 square meters, the exhibition is divided into 15 zones, showcasing Bloch’s illustrations, installations, and more. Dates: Until April 6 Venue: Guangming Culture and Art Center Art Museum, Guangming District Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station, Exit B; then walk 800 meters Ouyang Nana’s ‘Love Letter’ The highly anticipated “Love Letter Ouyang Nana 241042 Art Exhibition” opened at the Sea World Cultural and Art Center, showcasing approximately 50 works created by Ouyang since 2021, as well as collaborations with other artists. The exhibits span various art forms including graffiti, sculpture, installations and video art. Dates: Through March 9 Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station, Exit A ‘Art and Experimentations’ The exhibition focuses on innovative forms of future technology art. Artists from China and France have curated their works around four core themes: artificial intelligence, biology, space, and virtual art. Featuring avant-garde technology art, the exhibition showcases four unique sets of artists from China and France who are pioneering artistic practices in the post-algorithm revolution era. Dates: Through March 11 Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station, Exit A2 Nanshan Museum Nanshan Museum has set the stage for two exhibitions, featuring the debut solo showcase of esteemed sculptor Li Xiangqun and the history of the Xianbei ethnic group. “Li Xiangqun” marked the unveiling of the sculptor’s first exhibition named after himself. It unveils Li’s artistic journey in contemporary sculpture, immersing spectators in a multi-faceted, multi-tiered artistic realm. “The Path of Integration — The Migration and Development History of the Xianbei Ethnic Group” unfolds the cultural evolution of the Xianbei people. It chronicles the historical trajectory of the Xianbei society from the mountains and forests to the grasslands, ultimately arriving at the central plains. Dates: Until Feb. 16 (“Li Xiangqun”); March 23 (“The Path of Integration”) Venue: Nanshan Museum, Nanshan District Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station, Exit B Light show “Glow Shenzhen 2024,” a spectacular light festival, has officially commenced and will run until Feb. 16. The festival features 209 light and shadow works and installations across 76 sets that were crafted by artists from around the globe. With the theme of “Infinite Illumination,” the show sets up its main venue at the UpperHills shopping mall and its adjacent parks — Bijia Hill Park and Lianhua Hill Park — in Futian District, along with 29 additional sites in districts including Luohu, Yantian, Nanshan, Bao’an, Longhua, Pingshan, and Guangming. Throughout the festival, 46 themed art events, including concerts and entertaining game carnivals, will be organized. SZ Bay public art season A collection of 14 large outdoor art pieces is on display at the “Vitality of Nature” 2024 Shenzhen Bay Public Art Season that raised its curtain to the public at the Shenzhen Talent Park in December. The event features exhibitions at the park and in the Yuehai campus of Shenzhen University. The 2024 Shenzhen Bay Public Art Season runs until March. (SD News) | 