China’s art community is crossing borders and making a name for itself by hosting a myriad of annual art shows. While private companies and galleries tend to run these shows, the Chinese government has made efforts to support national and international contemporary art within China recently. This fall two major art shows, BolognaFiere Shanghai Contemporary Art Show and Beijing Design Week, innovatively merge China’s knack for inventions with international perspective.

Launched in 2007, the BolognaFiere Shanghai Contemporary Art Show, previously SH Contemporary until acquired by BolognaFiere in 2013, features modern and contemporary art of all forms. Guests experience various galleries, auctions, conferences, discussions, and the signature “special projects” or unique collaborations made especially for the show by national and international artists.

Beijing Design Week, a citywide event co-hosted by the Municipal Government of Beijing since 2009, takes place from Sept. 26-Oct. 3 this year. This festival not only showcases Chinese and international designs that feature everything from cat houses to furniture and technology, but provides a laboratory where innovative design and the practices surrounding it can be analyzed and shared. What makes this festival unique are the various annual events featured during the weeklong show. It starts with the opening and awards ceremony, and from there moves on to the Forum, Guest City, Design Fair and the Design Hop.

Both of these events invite guests to be inspired by the vanguards of contemporary art and design, all while experiencing the ever-changing market of ideas that define contemporary China. As always, Imperial Tours can arrange VIP access to these events or incorporate the festivals into your touring. Book your next trip to China with Imperial Tours and experience seamless luxury whilst witnessing the cutting edge of Chinese art and design.