BEIQIU MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Nanjing / Curator-at-large: Yang Tiange
About
The Beiqiu Museum of Contemporary Art (BMCA) is situated on the hillside garden at Catherine Park in the Xuanwu District of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, with its back against the Chicken Cage Mountain near the Beiji Pavilion. It stands as the first art museum in the nation to be located on a city center's hillside, combining contemporary art collection, exhibition, research and development, and education in one facility.
The museum's principal structure has preserved its original appearance from over twenty years ago and underwent restoration and reinforcement six years prior. The 1,100 square meter area is ingeniously integrated with the verdant hillside garden. The interior of the exhibition halls, constructed with exposed concrete, reflects a blend of industrial and natural aesthetics. This place is a nexus where history, nature, and reality converge, fostering a dialogue between the avant-garde and tradition. Here, the Beiqiu Museum of Contemporary Art (BMCA) engages with the concepts of locality, multimodality, and the uncertainty of contemporary art.
The museum's principal structure has preserved its original appearance from over twenty years ago and underwent restoration and reinforcement six years prior. The 1,100 square meter area is ingeniously integrated with the verdant hillside garden. The interior of the exhibition halls, constructed with exposed concrete, reflects a blend of industrial and natural aesthetics. This place is a nexus where history, nature, and reality converge, fostering a dialogue between the avant-garde and tradition. Here, the Beiqiu Museum of Contemporary Art (BMCA) engages with the concepts of locality, multimodality, and the uncertainty of contemporary art.
Current Program
Julius von Bismarck: Tiān Gōng Kāi Wù
11.11.2025 — 01.02.2026
11.11.2025 — 01.02.2026
Rocks, Fire, Thunder. The first solo exhibition in China by German artist Julius von Bismarck. Drawing inspiration from the 17th-century Chinese encyclopedia of technology, the exhibition bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary thought, exploring the intricate dialogue between nature, technology, and humankind.
Tunnel Project: Undercurrent
The museum’s "Tunnel Project" continues in its unique mountain-side annex, inviting young creators to engage with the site-specific architecture of the hidden tunnel space through experimental installations and media works.
Tunnel Project: Undercurrent
The museum’s "Tunnel Project" continues in its unique mountain-side annex, inviting young creators to engage with the site-specific architecture of the hidden tunnel space through experimental installations and media works.
Location
Catherine Park, No. 1 Beijing East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Tuesday — Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Last Entry: 17:30 | Closed Monday
Tuesday — Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Last Entry: 17:30 | Closed Monday