Taking Dunhuang culture as the gene, through academic research, display, collection, publication, education, digital transformation and public projects on modern and contemporary art, presenting the rich and diverse artistic and ideological world of humanity. And it attempts to explore the historical logic of modern Chinese art and the contemporary translation of traditional culture in the knowledge context connecting classic and modern. With an open vision, establish an international art practice and theoretical research platform with China as the venue. Dunhuang is not a static concept but is in a dynamic process of continuous growth and change. Dunhuang comprehensively condenses all aspects of human life such as culture, art, politics, history, customs, beliefs, nature, and even different civilizations. In this regard, Dunhuang is a mirror reflecting the living world. The art museum takes Dunhuang as an image and Dunhuang culture and art as the cornerstone. It hopes to create a visual field for dialogue between art and contemporary life on the basis of inheriting the oriental background color of Chinese culture. Relying on local resources and resident projects in Dunhuang, the art museum also aims to become a port connecting the Dunhuang site and urban art spaces, breaking the boundaries between regions, ancient and modern, and knowledge. Based on tradition and looking at the contemporary, forming an art practice and research platform with Shanghai, Dunhuang, and global linkage. Opening hours: From November 11 to February 2, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; From February 4 to May 4, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; From May 6 to May 31, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; Open on February 3 from 10:00 to 18:00; Open on May 5 from 10:00 to 18:00. Preferential policies: Children: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or children under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters) can enjoy free admission. Children who do not meet the free admission conditions enjoy discounted ticket prices. Children need to be accompanied by adults to enter (one adult is limited to bringing one free child, and those exceeding the number need to purchase tickets). Free. Students: Full-time undergraduate and below students can enjoy discounted ticket prices with valid student ID cards. Discount. Elderly: Audiences aged 60 and above can enjoy discounted ticket prices with their ID cards. Free. Disabled people: Enjoy discounted ticket prices with valid disability certificates. Free. Military personnel: Active-duty officers and soldiers can enjoy discounted ticket prices with valid certificates. Free. Journalists: Enjoy discounted ticket prices with valid press cards within the validity period issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication of China. Free. Supplementary note: When entering with discounted tickets, staff need to check identity information. Please bring corresponding identity certificates. Each type of discount cannot be used in combination.
‘Scenery of Dunhuang’: Grand Opening Exhibition of Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum
Taking Dunhuang culture as the gene, through academic research, display, collection, publication, ed[...]
