Newsletter__Southern Flowers Bloom - Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition (Shenzhen×Guangzhou)

2026-01-17 13:38By ARTDAFEN

Exhibition Hours:

2024.07.02—2024.07.28

Exhibition Venue:

Exhibition hall 2-4 of Dafen Art Museum, Longgang District, Shenzhen

Organizers

Shenzhen Dafen Art Museum

Participating Artists

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Chen Zijun, Deng Hao, Fang Yiting, Fu Zhiming, Gao Nannan

Hu Jingxuan, Liang Jiayang, Liu Sheng, Long Pinggang, Lu Weixuan

Mao Jia, Peng Pi, Peng Shiyi, Qi Fei, Shen Li

Yan Yuxin, Xue Yang, Yao Bangliang, Zhang Jialiang, Zhao Muxi

preface

The title of the exhibition, "Southern Blossoms", which has a clear sense of nostalgia, has two layers of curatorial intent.

The first implication is that Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the two metropolises in the south, are not only thriving economically, but also a gathering place for culture and art in the Greater Bay Area.

The second meaning is that it is hoped that by borrowing the popular aesthetic intention of "flowers", it will vividly explain the new changes in the current contemporary art in the two places that are increasingly involved in the construction of public aesthetic iterations.

Living in today's era of extremely convenient information, the work of artists is no longer just alchemy and various thought experiments, their work is more based on the idea of integrating into ordinary life, and the strategy of interdisciplinary work thinking is adopted, and the production of creative practice with the artist's own uniqueness is extremely valuable, and it is an important source of innovation ability in contemporary social life, which can most accurately respond to the rapid changes of the times, show a unique artistic charm, and give the audience a spiritual uplift.

The cultural backgrounds of Shenzhen and Guangzhou share the same roots, and the growth of artistic talents has many common characteristics, and the artists dare to innovate and break through, and their works are full of a sense of the times, showing the prosperity and hustle and bustle of contemporary life with unique perspectives and techniques. At the same time, it also pays attention to the excavation and innovation of traditional culture, integrates the essence of Lingnan culture, and shows the unique charm and customs of the south. Their works will bring us endless thoughts and inspirations, and let us have a deeper understanding of the charm and power of art.

Appreciation of some works