BY ART MATTERS
Hangzhou / Director: Francesco Bonami
About
Located within the OōEli complex, BY ART MATTERS is the first museum in China designed by Renzo Piano. The architecture is defined by transparency, utilizing an aluminum facade and glass panels to flood galleries with light. Elevated above a water garden, the museum functions as a "vital process" rather than a static space. Under Francesco Bonami, it focuses on experimental contemporary art and site-specific commissions, serving as a critical avant-garde node in East China.
Current Program
Tarek Atoui: The Rain
25.04.2026 — 23.08.2026
25.04.2026 — 23.08.2026
A comprehensive solo exhibition transforming the museum into a sonic instrument. Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui explores maritime history and elemental rhythms through custom-built instruments and sound installations.
Location
OōEli, No. 398 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Tuesday — Sunday: 12:00 – 20:00
Final Entry: 19:30 | Closed Monday
Tuesday — Sunday: 12:00 – 20:00
Final Entry: 19:30 | Closed Monday