The exhibition This Is the Shang, part of the Exhibition Series on the Origins of Chinese Civilization, opened at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on May 19, with 338 pieces/sets of artifacts from the Shang Dynasty (c.16th century to 11th century BC) from 28 museums and other cultural institutions across China. This comprehensive exhibition covers the early to late phases of the Shang Dynasty civilization, featuring 54 pieces/sets of Grade I and other key artifacts.
In addition to the iconic artifacts from the Shang Dynasty, there are several other must-see art exhibitions. Don't miss them!
Eternal Scenery: Oil Paintings Since the 19th Century
The exhibition features a curated selection of nearly 100 European oil paintings dating back to the 19th century from the museum's collection, including works by masters like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Eugène Boudin, and Théodore Rousseau. It systematically presents the evolution of European perspectives on nature since the 19th century.
Venue: Meet You Museum, Beijing
Dates: April 17 to June 29, 2025
Daedalus: Legends of Crete
This is China's first thematic special exhibition on Minoan culture, featuring 172 pieces/sets of precious artifacts from the museum's collection and one modern replica. Consisting of six sections, namely "Mythology", "Labyrinth", "Bronze", "Artisans", "Sculptures", and "Voyages", it systematically presents the glorious achievements of the Minoan culture between approximately 3000 BC and 1100 BC.
Venue: Palace Museum
Dates: April 15 to July 27, 2025
Asia Digital Art Exhibition
The exhibition brings together works co-created by Chinese and foreign artists with artificial intelligence (AI). Focusing on AI, it is aimed at establishing an internationally renowned human-machine collaborative art experimentation platform.
Venue: Sanshan Wuyuan Cultural Arts Center
Dates: March 27 to September 28, 2025
In Beijing, a "city of museums", diverse thematic exhibitions unveil the secrets of civilizations through distinctive approaches. Grab your friends and visit these exhibitions!
(Sources: The Beijing News, official website of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality)
