As the year draws to a close, Guangdong's cultural landscape is alive with creativity, history, and global perspectives. This December, museums and art spaces across the province are launching a rich lineup of exhibitions. From quiet artistic reflection to bold visual experiences, these exhibitions showcase the diversity, innovation, and cultural exchange that define Guangdong's vibrant arts scene.
Mucha Symphony: Dream in the Golden Era
繆斯與黃金時代——阿爾豐斯·穆夏真跡世紀回顧展
Mucha Symphony: Dream in the Golden Era is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions of Alphonse Mucha's work ever staged in China. It features over 200 original works by the Czech Art Nouveau master, spanning his iconic Parisian posters to his later large-scale historical paintings.
A highlight of the exhibition is the "Slav Epic", a series of 20 monumental canvases depicting Slavic history, presented in an immersive light-and-shadow installation that lets visitors appreciate their scale and intricate detail.
A selection of Alphonse Mucha's works (Photo: Mucha Art Museum)
Alphonse Mucha was a leading figure of Europe's Art Nouveau movement. His work is celebrated for elegant curves, intricate floral patterns, and symbolic female figures. After returning to his native Moravia, he devoted over a decade to the "Slav Epic", a bold narrative series that remains a landmark of Central European art. His influence can still be seen in contemporary design and fashion worldwide.
Event Details
Guangzhou
Date: November 15, 2025 - April 7, 2026
Venue: K11 Art Mall, Guangzhou, B107+108 & L4 chi K11 Art Space
Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (last entry 21:00)
Address: No. 6 Zhujiang East Road, Liede Subdistrict, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Tickets: Adult ¥78; two-person ¥148; three-person ¥218; parent & child ¥110; concession ¥60.
Where to get tickets: Via the WeChat official account of "广州K11" (pinyin: guang zhou K11)
*Children aged 6 - 14 may purchase concession tickets with ID.
*Children under 6 can enter free when accompanied by a paying adult (1 adult per free child; extra children require a concession ticket).
Curiosity: Cross-civilization Ancient & Digital Art Exhibition
奇趣博物號：跨文明古代藝術與數字藝術綜合展
This exhibition presents over 200 artifacts from ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Bactria, and the Sassanian Empire—terracotta figures, bronzes, silverware, and other cultural treasures reimagined through dynamic digital installations of light, sound, and motion.
A key feature is the VR experience "Journey Through Civilizations," where visitors step from a mysterious chamber into ancient worlds. Guided by virtual guardians, they explore monumental Roman ruins and majestic Egyptian temples at life-size scale, encountering relics that feel alive with stories and emotion.
Part of the fossils showcased in the exhibition (Photo: Sea World Culture and Arts Center)
The exhibition also showcases extraordinary prehistoric fossils, including a 12-meter Mamenchisaurus and the towering Stegodon, alongside smaller fossils and dinosaur eggs. From massive dinosaur skeletons to delicate ancient artifacts, the display highlights the astonishing diversity of life and culture, inviting visitors of all ages to reflect on the wonders of history and the ingenuity of human and natural creation alike.
Event Details
Shenzhen
Date: November 22, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Venue: L2, UCCN Gallery, Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Shenzhen
Hours:
Monday to Friday (including official make-up working days): 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday and Sunday (including national public holidays): 10:00 - 21:00
Address: No. 1187 Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Ticket Prices: ¥55-288
Where to get tickets: Via the WeChat official account of "海上世界文化艺术中心" (pinyin: hai shang shi jie wen hua yi shu zhong xin)
*Admission closes 60 minutes before the exhibition ends.
Peng Kanglong: Beguiling the Eye
山花迷人眼——彭康隆水墨畫展
As the largest solo exhibition of contemporary ink artist Peng Kanglong, this show brings together nearly 90 works by Peng spanning 25 years, including long handscrolls, large-scale paintings, and specially designed screens.
At the heart of the show is Peng's fusion of landscapes and flowers. His layered, swirling brushwork and bold ink textures create dynamic compositions full of movement and energy. Visitors can explore intricate details, striking contrasts of ink and color, and the rhythmic flow of his work, from intimate, delicate sections to dramatic, large-scale pieces.
One of Peng Kanglong's paintings (Photo: Guangdong Museum of Art)
Peng's style reflects influences from 17th-century monk painters Shitao (石涛) and Kuncan (髡残), as well as modern master Huang Binhong (黄宾虹). His work has been exhibited in New York and Japan and is part of major collections such as the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and the Guangdong Museum of Art. This exhibition is a rare chance to experience Peng Kanglong's bold, contemporary take on traditional Chinese ink painting.
Event Details
Guangzhou
Date: November 14, 2025 - March 8, 2026
Venue: 3F, Hall 9 & Hall 11, Guangdong Museum of Art (Bai'etan)
Address: No. 19, Bai'etan South Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Price: Free
Reservation: Via the WeChat official account of the Guangdong Museum of Art
Exhibition of the Royal Collections from Kuwait
科威特王室珍藏展
Kuwait, a historic hub in the Persian Gulf, has long connected East and West through trade and culture. The al-Sabah family, Kuwait's royal dynasty, has built one of the world's most important private collections of Islamic art—the al-Sabah Collection.
In 2026, as China and Kuwait commemorate 55 years of diplomatic relations, a selection of these treasures will come to Guangdong, offering visitors a rare chance to explore the richness of Kuwait's royal heritage. The exhibition brings together stone carvings, bronzes, ceremonial cups, jewelry, everyday objects, and seals, spanning thousands of years from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period and the Sassanian Empire.
Each piece tells a story of power, faith, and artistry, highlighting cultural exchange across the Gulf region. From monumental ritual objects to finely crafted jewelry, the collection invites visitors to experience the history, craftsmanship, and enduring legacy of Kuwait's al-Sabah treasures up close, making this visit a celebration of both art and friendship.
Event Details
Guangzhou
Date: December 10, 2025 - March 8, 2026
Venue: Guangdong Museum
Address: No. 2 Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Ticket Prices: ¥29-68
Where to get tickets: Scan the QR code below
Reporter | Li Muzi
Poster | Lai Meiya
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
