Art Beijing 2013 was inaugurated at the National Agriculture Exhibition Center on the evening of 30 April. “Art Beijing 2013” is an “art event” that puts the art circle of 2013 into the spotlight where gallery owners, curators, collectors, artists, media, government officials, celebrities and people from all walks of life gather. This is the eighth anniversary of Art Beijing, which has become an important art logo in Asia.

The installation was crowded with numerous people, while all the galleries were full of viewers, many of whom were in conversation making inquiries with gallery owners and mangers. Platform China Contemporary Art Institute, Triumph Art Space, Star Gallery, Author Gallery, Beijing Best Seasons Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. Chin Der Jyu Gallery, Line Gallery, Art-surprise (Collector’s Union), Xin Dong Cheng Gallery, Litvak Gallery (Israel), Amy Li Gallery (formerly known as Dialogue Space), etc. had impressive pee exhibition sales.In addition, organized by the Academic Committee of Art Beijing, the two theme exhibitions were also the highlights in the fair. Firstly, the public sculpture program “PARK” initially combined sculptures, installations, lights, and images, creating an “ART ZONE” for visitors to play with in the boulevard in the front of the hall. Secondly, “Being Asia – Promotional Exhibition for Japanese and Korean Artists”, featured the works of 15 cutting-edge young artists from Nova Art 100 and 37 outstanding artists, recommended by 19 top galleries from Japan and Korea, reflecting that more and more collectors and media have begun to pay more attention to young artists, and respond enthusiastically.

Art Beijing 2013 rang down the curtain on May 3.

Translated by Chen Peihua and edited by Sue/CAFA ART INFO