Check Out These Events and Deals at Aotu Space

Aotu Space is back open with a bang, putting on a Summer Art Fair this weekend (Jul 9 – 10). After a period of semi-lockdown which in owner’s Ray own words was “very very bad”, they are finally able to open their doors again.

The Summer Art Fair (advance tickets RMB 20, at the door RMB 30) will have around 50 vendors selling a whole range of art, crafts, jewellery, textiles, and to quote Ray even more “rich and interesting products on display”. They’ll even have a tarot card reader there if you fancy getting your fortune told. There will also be plenty of food and drink with some food vendors selling a  sweet treats including shaved ice and Aotu offering up their usual beverages.

This also isn’t the only event that Aotu Space have planned, they are already looking ahead and have an upcoming event called BXQ2022 Experimental Images Week which will run from Jul 15 to Jul 24. This exhibition will showcase work from artists all over the world, and will see exhibitions, screenings, forums, lectures, performances and workshops all combined to create an experimental video carnival. 

This special weeklong event will be more than 20 artists and their experimental works, be they photos, videos or installations. According to Aotu’s official WeChat the works “stem from experiences found throughout different cultural backgrounds and are a reflection of our innermost emotions. The works brought about by these unique perspectives provoke us to reflect on our present place in the world as well as on what our future holds.”

If you’re unable to attend either of these events or just want to give Aotu some support after what has been a very trying time for them, you can also purchase their “Summer Gift Pack” for RMB 298 (original price RMB 600) which consists of eight coupons. The pack includes one ticket for an Aotu exhibition/show (worth RMB 100), six cocktails from the entire cocktail menu (worth RMB 450) and one non-alcoholic summer drink or coffee (worth RMB 50). 

Now that is a pretty sweet deal so why not get yourself over to Aotu Space this weekend or later this month to enjoy some great art while having a few drinks.

Aotu Space 凹凸空间
67 Beixinqiao Toutiao, Dongcheg District
东城区北新桥头条67号

READ: State of the Arts: Exhibitions and Fairs to Catch Through the Summer

Images: courtesy of Aotu Space