Xu Beihong’s paintings Locals are having a rare opportunity to admire more than 80 masterpieces created by Xu Beihong (1895-1953) between the 1920s and the 1940s at an exhibition running through Nov. 12. Booking: WeChat account “深圳市當代藝術與城市規劃館” Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District (深圳市當代藝術與城市規劃館) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit A2 Lacquer paintings A lacquer painting exhibition running through Saturday requires visitors to hold retro lamps to observe the artworks exhibited in dimly lit rooms. This unique setup creates a nostalgic experience, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate details and hues of the paintings under the warmth of retro lamps in a centuries-old house. Venue: Qiao Shiguang Lacquer Painting Research and Training Center, Guanlan Old Market, Longhua District (觀瀾古墟內喬十光漆畫研修院) Metro: Line 4 to Guanlan Station (觀瀾站), Exit B Photos, abstract paintings Fascinated by the constant presence of people engrossed in their mobile phones, either in subways, conference rooms, or in scenic spots and on escalators, Chinese artist Li Xiaoliang, better known as Alexvi, captured these individuals and is exhibiting the photos at an exhibition. Meanwhile, veteran artist Liang Quan is also exhibiting his abstract paintings. The ending dates for both haven’t been announced. Venue: Pingshan Art Museum (坪山美術館) Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山廣場站), Exit D1 | 