Aranya Art Center is an independently operated contemporary art institution under the Aranya Group. It is dedicated to fostering connections between art and local communities through exhibitions, research, and public programs. Since its establishment in 2019, Aranya Art Center has maintained an ongoing engagement with contemporary art practices in a global context, collaborating with artists, curators, and cultural institutions both in China and internationally to present projects of academic rigor and public resonance.
Grounded in site-specificity, the institution’s practice responds to the artistic landscape, cultural history, geographical environment, and social realities of each venue’s locale. These distinct local contexts serve as concrete points of departure for reflection, encouraging sustained exploration of modes of cultural production with greater critical depth, sustainability, and contemporary relevance. The institution currently comprises Aranya Art Center (Main Site), Aranya Art Center North, and Aranya Art Center Guangzhou, forming a cross-regional network that expands the possibilities of contemporary art institutions through a strategic North-South presence in China.
Aranya Art Center (Main Site)
Established in 2019 within the Aranya · Qinhuangdao community in Hebei Province, China, Aranya Art Center is the inaugural venue of Aranya Art Center’s constellation of sites. Designed by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, the architecture is defined by its solid massing and textured concrete façade, evoking the presence of a monolithic rock. Inside, a spiral staircase connects the Atrium at the base with the exhibition galleries above, forming a continuous spatial sequence. With a sustained focus on the art history, geography, and cultural fabric of its surrounding region, Aranya Art Center presents the diverse practices of international and Chinese contemporary art while building tangible connections between art and local culture.
Aranya Art Center North
Established in 2024, Aranya Art Center North is located in Aranya · Qinhuangdao (North Coast) community in Hebei Province, China. The architecture is jointly designed by Japanese architect Kazunari Sakamoto (Kazunari Sakamoto Architectural Laboratory) and Chinese architect Liu Yichun (Atelier Deshaus). With a total area exceeding 5,000 square meters, the building consists of a nearly 2,000-square-meter indoor plaza surrounded by six box-like galleries. As a hub for exhibitions and cultural activities within the community, Aranya Art Center North introduces diverse global artistic practices while continuously fostering the understanding of and engagement with contemporary art across broader social contexts and audiences.
Aranya Art Center Guangzhou
Established in 2025 within the CTG · Aranya · Jiulonghu community, Aranya Art Center Guangzhou marks the institution’s inaugural urban branch. Designed by Dong Gong (Vector Architects), the architecture threads four exhibition halls and an open-air pavilion through two rows of mature native banyan trees, adopting a cluster-style layout that responds to the climate and natural landscape of the Lingnan region. As a geographical and cultural extension of the institution, Aranya Art Center Guangzhou is deeply rooted in the vibrant and open cultural soil of the Pearl River Delta. While engaging with the local cultural fabric and urban context, it strives to serve as a cultural platform that bridges Lingnan perspectives with international contemporary art.
Address
Aranya Art Center, Aranya Community, Beidaihe New Area, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China
Opening 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.
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.)
Telephone
0335—782 5290
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased through the official Aranya App or at the reception desk of Aranya Art Center.
Discounted tickets are available for Aranya residents, students, senior citizens, and visitors with disabilities upon presentation of valid identification.
Children under 1.2 meters in height may enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
Please scan the QR code below to purchase tickets via the Aranya App.
Address
Aranya Jiulonghu Community, Huadong Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Getting Here
To reach the Aranya Jiulonghu Community by public transportation:
* Take Guangzhou Metro Line 14 to Xinhe Station, then transfer to Peak Express Bus Route 72 and get off at Jiulonghu Station.
* If departing from Guangzhou North Railway Station, take Bus Route Hua 85 and get off at Jiulonghu Station.
* Driving or taking a taxi is recommended.
Within the Community
After entering the community, please take the community shuttle bus and get off at Art Center Station (East Town District).
Telephone
+86 190 7603 0960
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased through the official Aranya App or at the reception desk of Aranya Art Center Guangzhou.
Discounted tickets are available for Aranya residents, students, senior citizens, and visitors with disabilities upon presentation of valid identification.
Children under 1.2 meters in height may enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
Please scan the QR code below to purchase tickets via the Aranya 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
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
