Three Shadows Photography Art Centre
Beijing / Founders: RongRong & inri
About
Launched in 2007 by artists RongRong and inri, Three Shadows is China's first contemporary art center dedicated exclusively to photography and video art. Located in the Caochangdi art district, the institution occupies a stunning 4,600-square-meter grey brick complex designed by Ai Weiwei. Its mission is to bridge Chinese practice with the international community, providing a platform for professional research, publishing, and the identification of new talent through its prestigious photography awards.
Current Program
Xiang Sun: Muse and Camera Obscura
16.05.2026 — 19.07.2026
25.04.2026 — 05.05.2026 (Closed)
18.04.2026 — 03.05.2026 (Closed)
Specialized Photography Archive
16.05.2026 — 19.07.2026
For Xiang Sun, photography is never merely a craft of "images," but a journey through "desire." This exhibition presents the muses who have inspired the artist's creation. At different stages of his life, Sun has used photography to approach and touch his muses—again and again. A muse belongs to no one; she simply passes by. [citation:2]
Wang Honghai: The Yellow River Falls from Heaven25.04.2026 — 05.05.2026 (Closed)
This exhibition marked the conclusion of artist Wang Honghai's thirty-five-year artistic journey, presenting over 100 watercolor works centered on Yellow River culture. [citation:5]
Xia Tian: Cross18.04.2026 — 03.05.2026 (Closed)
Xia Tian's solo exhibition "Cross" explores states of transition — crossing space, shifts in perception, and processes of continual becoming.
Three Shadows Library & Resource CenterSpecialized Photography Archive
Location
No. 155A Caochangdi, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Wednesday — Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday — Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed Monday & Tuesday