OCT Art and Design Gallery 华•美术馆

The OCT Art and Design Gallery is known as China's first gallery dedicated to pioneering design.

Officially launched on Sept. 1, 2008, the gallery was conceived by the OCT Group to promote vanguard design and interdisciplinary innovation. It is part of a prestigious "Art Triangle" in the Overseas Chinese Town area, alongside the He Xiangning Art Museum and the OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (OCAT).

Converted from a former warehouse，its exterior is now a modern, glass-encased steel structure. The facade is defined by a hexagonal design motif of glass curtain walls arranged in a honeycomb-like pattern.

Spanning over 3,000 square meters, the gallery hosts a diverse range of changing exhibitions. These frequently feature works by Chinese and international designers and cover fields like graphic, spatial, product, and fashion design, as well as digital images and animation. With no permanent exhibition, the programming is always fresh and dynamic.

Add: OCT Art and Design Gallery, Overseas Chinese Town, 9009 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District 深圳市华侨城深南大道9009号

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

Admission: Full price 30 RMB, with discounts available (15 RMB). Free entry on Tuesdays (except public holidays and special exhibitions)

He Xiangning Art Museum 何香凝美术馆

The He Xiangning Art Museum is dedicated to the life and work of He Xiangning (1878-1972), a renowned artist and social activist. It was established in 1995 and officially opened to the public on April 18, 1997.

The museum's architecture is a harmonious blend of modern and traditional Chinese styles. Its design combines a contemporary aesthetic with elements of a traditional Chinese courtyard. The main body uses elegant gray and white tones, creating a simple, solemn, and refined atmosphere. A notable feature is the courtyard-style atrium before the main exhibition hall.

Spanning over 5,000 square meters, the museum focuses on collecting, displaying, and researching He Xiangning's artworks.

Beyond its permanent collection, the museum is also a vibrant hub for contemporary art. It regularly hosts thematic exhibitions, with a particular focus on women artists, overseas Chinese art, and modern and contemporary Chinese art.

Add: No. 9013, Shennan Boulevard, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District深圳市华侨城深南大道9013号

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

Admission: Free

OCAT华侨城当代艺术中心

Founded on Jan. 28, 2005, OCAT was originally affiliated with the He Xiangning Art Museum. In 2012, it was registered as an independent non-profit art museum and has since expanded into a national art museum network with branches in Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an. Its headquarters and main venue are located in Shenzhen's OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park.

The Shenzhen venue is housed in a series of renovated industrial buildings, including former furniture and magnetic disk factories, giving the space a unique, raw character. OCAT's programming focuses primarily on contemporary visual art but also extends to experimental performance, music, film, and multimedia. It achieves its mission through a dynamic schedule of exhibitions, academic forums, and international artist residency programs.

Add: F2, OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park, Enping Street, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District 深圳市南山区恩平街华侨城创意文化产业园F2

Metro: Line 1 to OCT East Station (侨城东站), Exit A

Admission: Free (some special exhibitions may require a ticket)

Sea World Culture and Arts Center 海上世界文化艺术中心

The first project in China by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki, the Sea World Culture and Arts Center (SWCAC) opened in December 2017. The building features a podium clad in white and green granite, with the three distinct volumes above wrapped in metallic white aluminum panels.

Inside, the 74,000-square-meter center houses multiple professional exhibition spaces, including a main gallery, the V&A Gallery, a garden view gallery, and a UNESCO Creative Cities Network Exhibition Hall. It also features the Mountain View Theater, a state-of-the-art tiered music lecture hall, and the Horizon Hall, a multi-functional space with a full sea view.

It operates as a dynamic hub for exhibitions, performances, and community engagement.

Add: 1187 Wanghai Road, Shekou, Nanshan Shenzhen 深圳市南山区蛇口望海路1187号

Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A