Heads up, art lovers! Beijing’s eastern district is buzzing with a brand-new national exhibition of woodblock New Year paintings, all horse-themed to celebrate the upcoming Lunar Year of the Horse in February 2026 🐴✨
Whether you’re into cultural deep-dives or love sharing artsy snaps, this show is a must-visit. Here’s what’s on display:
- Classic masterpieces from 10 major production hubs, including Beijing’s own prints, Taohuawu in Suzhou, and Jiajiang in Sichuan 🎨
- A world-first complete showcase of the '100 Paper Horse' engravings, meticulously replicated for the first time 🖼️
Woodblock printing 101: artists carve designs into wood blocks, ink them up, and press onto paper, creating bold, colorful images fast—think of it as the OG screen-printing! The horse motifs are steeped in folklore and symbolise luck and strength 🐎🍀
Why this matters:
- Dive into centuries-old Asian art traditions 🌏
- Super Instagrammable reds and golds to level up your feed 🔴🟡
- Perfect weekend plan with friends to explore Beijing’s creative scene 🤝
The exhibition runs through mid-January 2026, so block out some holiday hours to experience this vibrant blend of history and art.
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Woodblock New Year paintings exhibition kicks off in Beijing
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