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Beijing Showcases Italian Contemporary Art for 55th Anniversary

12/18/2025

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Beijing hosts the exhibition "Beyond the Mirror," showcasing Italian contemporary art and marking the 55th anniversary of China–Italy diplomatic relations.
It features 13 artists exploring urban landscapes and humanity's relation to nature, reflecting avant-garde trends since the 1960s.
The Guardian Art Center hosts the show, which runs until March 10.
Italy has influenced global contemporary art through Arte Povera and Transavanguardia since World War II.

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Beijing hosts the exhibition "Beyond the Mirror," showcasing Italian contemporary art and marking the 55th anniversary of China–Italy diplomatic relations.
It features 13 artists exploring urban landscapes and humanity's relation to nature, reflecting avant-garde trends since the 1960s.
The Guardian Art Center hosts the show, which runs until March 10.
Italy has influenced global contemporary art through Arte Povera and Transavanguardia since World War II.