Gallery Weekend announces Best Exhibition and Infinity awards for this year

Sanlianzmk, Zhou Yilun's fourth show at Beijing Commune, wins the Best Exhibition Award. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Since its inception in 2018, Gallery Weekend Beijing has been recognizing outstanding gallery exhibitions through its prestigious Best Exhibition Award, aimed at highlighting galleries dedicated to showcasing exceptional contemporary art.

This year, a jury panel meticulously reviewed 25 exhibitions across various cultural districts in Beijing, ultimately bestowing the coveted title upon Sanlianzmk, a solo exhibition by Zhou Yilun hosted at Beijing Commune. Known for its thought-provoking content, Zhou's fourth exhibition at Beijing Commune features a compelling collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations that delve into themes such as the relationship between the self and the environment, order and chaos, meanings and actions, as well as the intersection of art with daily life.

The first winner of Infinity Award goes to Spurs Gallery and its show On My Mother's Lap, the China debut of Iran-born artist Roksana Pirouzmand. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Gallery Weekend Beijing, scheduled from May 24 to June 2 this year, serves as a platform for galleries to unveil new exhibitions, with many shows extending beyond the event's duration. In a new development, the event introduced the Infinity Award this year to spotlight endeavors that push the boundaries of creativity and exhibition presentation. The inaugural award was bestowed upon Spurs Gallery for its exhibition On My Mother's Lap, marking the China debut of Iranian artist Roksana Pirouzmand.

This year's event features the participation of nearly 40 art institutions, predominantly from Beijing and abroad, showcasing a diverse range of artworks and fostering cultural exchanges on both a local and international level. Gallery Weekend Beijing continues to play a pivotal role in promoting artistic excellence, nurturing creative exploration, and fostering dialogue within the contemporary art scene.

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Members of the jury panel have a critique tour of the gallery shows during this year's Gallery Weekend Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]