Guanlang Beijing is a tranquil space where art and ideas converge, a place where contemporary cultural exchange finds resonance through visual expression. It is more than an exhibition space; it is a domain for contemplation and reflection, where the fusion of Eastern and Western art forms invites us to pause and reconnect.
As the first physical exhibition space for AAP GALLERY (Avantgarde Alternative Publisher and Gallery) in Beijing, Guanlang continues AAP’s mission of fostering the dialogue between East and West through art. Founded in Switzerland, AAP GALLERY has dedicated itself to the promotion of avant-garde and emerging artists, exploring new possibilities in contemporary art through diverse perspectives. In Basel and beyond, AAP plays a key role in the global art world.
At Guanlang, you will encounter artworks that reflect the ongoing dialogue between East and West. The collection not only represents the diversity of contemporary art but also underscores the profound impact of cross-cultural visual language within a globalized context. Here, avant-garde Western art meets the innovative expressions of Chinese artists, creating a space for artists, curators, and audiences to engage in meaningful interaction and cultural exchange.
The gallery’s atmosphere is shaped by light, color, and thought, weaving together an experience of quiet resonance. Guanlang also hosts regular cultural salons and events, providing professional art consulting services that connect art with life in subtle yet meaningful ways.
At Guanlang, you will experience:
A space where time lingers, a reunion with what was once seen.
AAP GALLERY
Avantgarde Alternative Publisher and Gallery – art is the root of life.
A place, a fleeting moment,
Amid the noise of life, a brief pause for oneself.
In the chaos, feel the focus, the joy of stillness.
Shadows of trees falling softly,
The air thick with a fragrant bloom,
Words flowing through the passage of time.
Images rise with a surge of passion.
And again, the familiarity long forgotten,
Again, the spark of something new,
Again, the leap of joy,
And again, this moment, resonating with you.
Once more, the traces of footsteps come to meet us,
The vastness of eternity rushes toward us.
And now, the scent of the catalpa tree invades the mind.
And now, we stand, together in observation.
AAP
Basel, Switzerland
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