UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Contemporary art museum in 798 Art Zone, Beijing, China
The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art is a contemporary art museum in the 798 Art Zone of Beijing's Chaoyang District, housed in a converted industrial building. Multiple floors contain exhibition galleries that rotate displays of modern artworks throughout the year.
The museum was founded in 2007 by Belgian collectors Guy and Myriam Ullens, transforming a former electronics factory into a contemporary art institution. This conversion was part of a broader movement that developed the 798 Art Zone into a major cultural hub in Beijing.
The space hosts works from both Chinese and international artists, with exhibitions that change regularly to show different forms of modern art. Visitors can explore installations, paintings, and experimental pieces that reflect current artistic conversations happening around the world.
The building is located in a lively art district with other galleries, studios, and cafes nearby, making it worth exploring the wider neighborhood. Weekday visits are generally less crowded than weekends, especially in the early afternoon hours.
The building was originally an electronics factory and is one of few examples of Mao-era industrial architecture that has been preserved and repurposed. This transformation shows how abandoned factory spaces in Beijing have been given new life as art centers.
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