Articles from 798 Art District

BEIJING, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 798 Art District and the 15th Beijing International Film Festival have officially launched the "Art Lights the Screen" series, running through May 5. Spanning 520,000 m² of 798·751 Community, the event blends technology, art, and film through six thematic units, exhibitions, and flea markets, offering an immersive cultural experience.

BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of 2024, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially inscribed the "Spring Festival" on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), marking a significant step in promoting this traditional Chinese festival to global people. In response, the 798·751 Community in Beijing hosted a unique New Year celebration, The After Party of Spring Festival, that seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary art, creating a vibrant event to usher in the Year of the Snake.

BEIJING, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winter often begins with a canvas of white and silence. However, this year, the 798·751 Park promises to bring a splash of vibrant color to Beijing. From art to technology, from sculptures to graffiti, an unprecedented cultural feast is brewing. These events not only brighten the winter landscape but also inject warmth and vitality into the city's cold season.

BEIJING, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From November 8th to 10th, 2024, the On Site Music Project took over the 798 Art Center, delivering Asia's largest modular synthesizer music event to an enthusiastic crowd.

BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 6, 2024, as part of the "Beijing Design Week Guest City" program, the art exhibition "Antonio López y los Maestros del Realismo Español" officially opened at Train Street in the 798·751 Community. This exhibition showcases 45 exquisite works by eight renowned Spanish artists and will be open to the public from November 6 to December 15.

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 14, the 2024 World Food Day Celebration was successfully held at the 798·751 Art Community. The event attracted nearly 200 participants, including representatives from Chinese government departments, international organizations, embassies, civil societies, academia, and the private sector.

BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 798 Art District and 751 D·Park, two of Beijing's most iconic cultural industry parks, have announced their merger, a move set to enhance the city's cultural landscape. This merger will provide larger venues for cultural events, enabling visitors to move seamlessly between the two parks without barriers. The "Summer Rhythm" event in August was directly benefited from this collaboration, highlighting the advantages of the merger by bringing together art institutions and commercial entities in both parks to boost the local nightlife scene.

BEIJING, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every year from May to June, Beijing transforms into a vibrant hub of artistic activities, boasting the highest art density of the year. In addition to the major art fairs, numerous art organizations also present their finest exhibitions to audiences worldwide. Up to 90 exhibitions are held simultaneously in the 798 Art District during the Beijing Art Season.

BEIJING, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the May Day holiday, the term "meet-up (碰头)" caught fire among many young people and families flocking to 798. This vibrant art district boasted an eclectic array of multicultural offerings, including the "Head to 798 Art District(798青年碰头大会)" event, an environmentally-focused flea market hosted by renowned actress Zhu Zhu, and a plethora of nearly 70 art exhibitions, immersive theatrical productions, electrifying live performances and music salons. These attractions drew over 300,000 visitors, a staggering 40% increase from the same period last year.

BEIJING, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 3rd, the grand mural "The Tree of World Cultures" was unveiled at the 798 Art District, which is presented jointly by 798 and the international artist group "Toyism" from Netherland. Concurrently, 798 officially announced the "798 Global Art Site-Specific Partnership", extending an invitation to artists worldwide for art co-creation in this global art destination, showcasing a diverse insight of global cultural and artistic expressions.

BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 798 Art District announces today that the Folk Culture Sector of the 798 Square Art Festival will launch on February 24, 2024, at the CONCERTED SQUARE of 798 Art District in Beijing. This sector aims to bridge contemporary art with urban and rural folk culture. Visiting 798 during the Lantern Festival, you can experience the power of contemporary art intertwined with traditional folk customs and enjoy the familiar yet strange world of Chinese local culture.

BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beijing's 798 Art District has emerged as the top selection on China's National Industrial Tourism Demonstration Base list. This district is an iconic representation of Beijing, showcasing a remarkable fusion of industrial heritage and cutting-edge artistic creativity.