See Beijing artistic talent at airport hotel

Posted 12 Aug 2010

People touching down at Beijing airport at the start of a holiday or before they go and teach English will be able to view works by the city's artists.

Langham Place,Beijing Capital Airport will be opening a new art gallery, that will stay open 24 hours a day, on August 23rd.

Guests may also like to attend a cocktail soiree on September 10th where art fans, lovers and critics will gather to see pieces from upcoming talent.

The hotel's first exhibition will run until December this year and people teaching English in China may like to attend and possibly invest in some affordable art.

Mark Francis, general manager of the establishment, said: "Beijing is the capital of the hugely popular Chinese contemporary art scene. What better place to showcase the best of Beijing's local talent than at Langham Place."

Some of the artist's contributing to the exhibition include Chen Yu, one of the only established female artists in the area known for her brightly coloured flowers, and Dong Yan, whose canvasses usually feature an umbrella.

Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport has 372 rooms and five modern bars and restaurants.
 

Category: Asia, Living Abroad