Aranya Art Center is a kunsthalle for contemporary art, powered by Aranya, a seaside community in Beidaihe, China. It operates as an independent, non-profit institution under the Aranya Group. Its architecture is designed by Neri&Hu. Its heavy volume, dark facade and concrete wall tiles with different textures make the exterior of the art center look like a tough rock. The spiral staircases inside the building connect the open-air atrium at the bottom with each exhibition gallery.
Since its opening in May 2019, the Aranya Art Center has presented more than 30 exhibitions, including group exhibitions Long Day, Études, How Far, How Close, and Paint for Life!, as well as comprehensive museum exhibitions of Anselm Reyle, Sylvie Fleury, Tao Hui, Gabriel Kuri, Jiang Zhi, Yuko Mohri, and Trevor Yeung.
Aranya Art Center’s first branch, Aranya Art Center North, opened on September 22, 2024.
Address
Aranya Art Center, Aranya Community, Beidaihe New Area, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
Getting here
Arriving at Beidaihe Station by ordinary or high-speed rail, and Beidaihe Airport by airplane. After arriving at the station, local buses, taxis, or rideshare services can take you to Aranya Community. Driving from Beijing, in part along the G1 Beijing-Harbin Expressway, will get you to the museum in around 4 hours. (We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, tickets tend to sell out fast, especially in the summer.)
Hours
9:30 – 18:00 (last entry at 17:30), Wednesday to Monday
*hours may vary for special situations，for more informations please call us.
Telephone
0335—782 5290
Tickets
Visitors may purchase tickets on aranya’s official APP or purchase tickets at the entrance of Aranya Art Center.
*Discounted tickets are available for aranya residents, students,seniors and disabled guests with valid identifications.Admission is free for children below 1.2 meters with the company of an adult.
Please scan the QR code to purchase tickets over APP.
Team
Cao Yanguang, Li Xiuxiang,
Liu Yaxiang, Shan Lichun
Custodian
Jiang Ruoyu
Assistant Curator
Chen Kai, Chen Ze'en, Guo Wei,
Huang Jiayi, Ma Yiqun, Qiu Ziqian,
Wang Yucheng, Wang Zhichao,
Wang Yanjiao
Security
Li Fangwen
Curatorial Assistant
Chen Lu, Shan Qiyuan,
Zhang Ruihan, Zhao Yiming
Visitor Experience
Cyril Kuizhen Rao
Curatorial Researcher
Gao Liangjiao
Assistant Curator
Tan Moyu
Education and Public Programs
Guo Ping
Security Manager
Wang Sen
Senior Operations Manager
Jiang Chenxi
Operations Manager /
Head of Marketing
Wu Yiyang
Associate Curator
Zhao Da
Operations Manager
Damien Zhang
Director
Zhang Ziwei, Zhao Ruizhi
Designer
