A visitor (right) poses for a picture at a 2021 Maurizio Cattelan exhibition in Beijing. Photo: VCG

Wish you were here - Art Exhibition

This exhibition in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is a solo show dedicated to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. One of the most interesting art creators in the modern art world, Cattelan digs deep into people's daily experiences and uses various mediums to create unique sensory experiences for viewers.

The exhibition shows more than 20 of the artist's iconic creations, including sculptures, installation works, wall paintings and more. His famous work the Comedian, a banana taped on a wall, will be reprised in this exhibition. Cattelan said he hopes the exhibition can bring the audience excitement and inspiration, as well as light up their desire to reach out to others through art. 

The exhibition is curated by Francesco Bonami, presented by the UCCA group and co-hosted by UCCA and SWCAC.

Where: Sea World Culture & Arts Center, Shenzhen

When: Until October 16, 2022 

Price: 128 yuan ($19) 

Tchaikovsky's classic pieces - Music event 

This music event in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is a symphony concert performed by the Accent Symphony Orchestra, which was established in 2013. 

The orchestra will perform three classic pieces by famous Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker Suite.

In Tchaikovsky's compositions, cello and oboe are used to express abundant emotions, and the use of string instruments adds a touch of reality to the background music.  

The concert will be conducted by Zhang Hua, a conductor and French horn player who graduated from the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. In 2017, he founded the Sichuan YaBo Symphony Orchestra, one of few professional symphony orchestras in China.

The Accent Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2013. It believes that a performance is only successful when it is enjoyed by the audience.  

Where: Chengdu City Concert Hall, Chengdu

When: August 5, 2022

Price: 180 yuan ($27)

Hi-Energy Power Fantasy - Art Exhibition

This exhibition in Beijing is Swedish artist Emil Ohlund's solo show. Born in Valdmarsvik, Sweden, the 37-year-old artist studied art in Orebro University from 2009 to 2012.  Heavily influenced by pop culture, he takes inspiration from his generation's cultural memories such as video games, cartoons and toys. The artist's works often show vibrant visual elements such as vivid colors and creative patterns. His works also deliver a futuristic sense to audiences. 

The Lego elements in his works stand for infinitive creation, and the pixel style evokes the audience's childhood memories. Apart from his unique art style, Ohlund uses different art materials and collages to make his works "invade" reality from two-dimensional space, drawing the audience to the colorful fantasy world he has fabricated.  

Electronic music and 8-bit games are also presented at the exhibition, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the art world.

Where: Wrong Gallery, Beijing

When: Until July 31, 2022

Price: 35 yuan ($5)