China’s second largest Confucian temple is located in Beijing and is a paradise of learning, calm and contemplation. Built following the will of the Emperor Yuan Dade in 1306, it hosted the Confucian commemorative ceremonies during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Around the temple, there is a “forest” of stones - 198 tablets placed on both sides of the front courtyard, with the names of more than 51.624 Jinshi or “advanced students” - the highest level of Imperial China. Connected to the temple is Guozijian, the Imperial College where the Emperor explained Confucian classics to thousands of enraptured students. It is a place where the value given education in Chinese culture since ancient times is fully evident. Getting the highest grades on State exams (known for being exceptionally rigorous) was the happiest event for both students and their parents - a successful student brought prestige and honour to their family and all the members of their clan. Besides its historic importance, the site is a truly noteworthy architectural accomplishment - between Chengxian and Guozijian Streets are the most stunning and well-preserved arches of all Beijing.
Peiyu Cao presents an installation inspired by the poem The Day the Sea Disappeared, exploring the fragmentation of contemporary reality. Wax sculptures and a symbolic staircase reflect on instability, transformation, and provisional truth.
Luo Bonian: Photography Between Pictorialism and Modernism
After its debut at the Jimei x Arles 2024, the exhibition on Luo Bonian arrives at the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, showcasing the refined artistry of the photographer who blended Pictorialism and Modernism in 1930s and 1940s China.
The X Museum presents the inaugural exhibition X PINK 101 in its new location in Beijing. Focused on the color pink, the exhibition brings together 49 works from the collection, marking the first step in a renewed institutional program.
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