Three Photographs Accepted into the 2017 Songzhuang International Photo Biennale

Three photo mixed media pieces of mine; Qadesh’s Captive Heart, Mona 57 and Degradated Shadows as accepted into the 2017 Songzhuang International Photo Biennale.

2017 Songzhuang International Photo Biennale (Songzhuang Photo) is a major part of the 10th Annual Songzhuang Art Festival. It will be held in the Czech China Contemporary Museum on September 29 to October 13, 2017. More than sixty domestic and international artists/photographers will be selected to exhibit their work. The Songzhuang Photo is based on the idea of a permanent exhibition with changing themes; through peer support and mutual encouragement our aim is to promote the artistic development and professional advancement of domestic and international artists/photographers.

The Czech China Contemporary Museum was founded in 2011 by Chinese artist Qin Kunying with Czech artist Jiri Straka in Songzhuang of Beijing, the museum’s mission is to support and promote Arts and Cultural exchange between China and Czech Republic.

The first international of Songzhuang Art Festival in 2005 was a success, gathering both national and international praise and speculation. Subsequent years’ festivals are held annually and have strengthened the already famous reputation of Songzhuang as being a unique phenomenon of artists and art lovers at home and abroad. The first annual Songzhuang Art Festival was held in October of 2005 with over 600 works of art displayed on the main road. Subsequently, the East District Artistic Centre and Songzhuang Art Museum were constructed and have both been utilized during the annual Songzhuang Art Festival.

Songzhuang Artist Village, located in Tong Zhou District (eastern suburbs of Beijing). It is the most famous and biggest artist community in the world. Now nearly 7000 – 8000 artists live in Songzhuang, which is seen as synonymous with the Chinese avant-garde not only in China but also in other countries. Most of the residents are painters, sculptors, calligraphers and photographers of varying styles, ranging from avant-garde to academic. There are lots of art institutions, museums, galleries and exhibitions. There is also an open air art market where you might have some interesting findings. A visit to Songzhuang Artist Village is convenient from Beijing, less than one hour ride by car.

Three photo mixed media pieces of mine; Qadesh’s Captive Heart, Mona 57 and Degradated Shadows as accepted into the 2017 Songzhuang International Photo Biennale. 2017 Songzhuang International Photo Biennale (Songzhuang Photo) is a major part of the 10th Annual Songzhuang Art Festival. It will be held in the Czech China Contemporary Museum on September 29 to October 13, 2017. More than sixty domestic and international artists/photographers will be selected to exhibit their work.