about

Guan Arts is a Beijing-based studio dedicated to contemporary art creation, exhibition curation, and organizing academic seminars. The name "Guanarts" derives from the Chinese word "Guan" (观), which encompasses a rich spectrum of meanings related to "vision," including "observe," "look," and "conceptualize." This philosophy underscores the idea that "nothing exists until it is observed." Through the continuous refinement of its observational and artistic approaches, Guanarts brings new forms and ideas into existence.
The studio is known for its interdisciplinary collaborations, engaging with artists, calligraphers, curators, photographers, programmers, directors, and writers. Its notable projects include:
Video Performances: Collaboration with PFunk PFama and Shin Do Won from Horanggasinamu Creation Studio (South Korea, 2017).
Live Shows: Lafresco, in partnership with PFunk PFama, Shin Do Won, and Sarojini Lewis (South Korea, 2017).
Exhibitions:
• Trace, curated by Sarojini Lewis, featuring Jyothidaas Kv, Manmeet Devgun, and others (New Delhi, 2017).
• Urban, exhibited at the Center of Asian Art in Gwangju, in collaboration with Sarojini Lewis and Jyothidaas Kv (South Korea, 2017).
• When Does Curatorial Work End?: Pre-Cambrian Caves inside a Gallery!, a project with Raqs Media Collective, Sarojini Lewis, and Lalthlanchhuaha (New Delhi, 2016).
• Chinese Characters, in partnership with the National Museum of Chinese Writing.
Guan Arts consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary art, fostering dialogue and innovation across diverse creative disciplines.