In the most unexpected places you will find another piece of art.
Tour China's Largest Art Community
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While Dashanzi 798 Art District is China's premier art destination for contemporary art; Songzhuang Art Village is the perfect choice for those art lovers who are also interested in visiting the studios, galleries and art schools of those aspiring to make their name known. The community is made up of well-known, established artists, younger, freelance artists and those studying art. Creation, exhibition, and art academics are all part of the Songzhuang Art Community, and a tour of Songzhuang is not complete without a visit to each of these. There is much to see and experience here, and a walking tour is the perfect way to explore the area.
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History Of Songzhuang Art Community
In 1995, the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) artist community was dismantled, and some of the artists moved to Songzhuang Village. Looking for a quiet environment, lower rent, and larger studio space; they found it in Beijing's eastern countryside.
With the growth of the Chinese art market, Songzhuang has undergone a dramatic expansion of its artist community. Today, roughly 4000 artists, including painters, sculptures, poets, writers, calligraphers, art critics, photographers, etc., call Songzhuang and the surrounding villages home. The artists are relatively young and are famous for their contemporary and innovative artwork. Most of artists are freelancer, and their artwork is shown in Danshanzi 798 Art District galleries as well as in Europeand the United States.
Sunshine International Museum
Songzhuang Art Center
Contemporary architecture as well as contemporary art is all part of what is Songzhuang Art Community is famous for.
Art Exhibition
Art Gallery
Songzhuang Art School, Painting Class
Classical and Contemporary Art Are Both Studied In School
Students Pose For Visitors In Front Of Their Free Expression Wall
Student Demonstrates Calligraphy
Before applying to university art schools, many young artists come to Songzhuang Art Community to study art at one of the many schools in and around Songzhuang Village. Classes are taught by local artists that live and work in the area. Visiting a school, and seeing the young artists at work, gives you an entirely different perspective of art in China.
Studio Of A Local Painter
Realistic Sculptures Found In A Small Studio
Art studios are everywhere, giving visitors an opportunity to watch artists at work.
A New Art Studio Under Construction
Renovation Of An Old Building, Now A Studio and Home Of An Artist
Selling Watermelon On The Street, Fresh From A Farm
Down The Same Street, Art For Sale
Songzhuang Art Community is not just art galleries, museums, studios and schools. It is a living and breathing community. Farmers as well as artists live here and interact daily.
Take the time to explore a part of China not usually seen by travelers.
