He Art Museum

The He Art Museum is a private art institution in Shunde presenting works of modern Chinese and contemporary international art. The building connects different exhibition areas through a central double-helix staircase made of smooth concrete surfaces that shapes the experience of exploring the collections.

The museum was built following designs by architect Tadao Ando and opened in 2020. Its completion was delayed by international circumstances, but the building represents an important addition to the art landscape of the region.

The museum displays contemporary artworks and traditional objects from the region that visitors encounter while walking through the exhibition spaces. The collection gives a sense of how local and international artistic forms coexist.

The museum is straightforward to navigate with clearly marked paths through the different exhibition areas. It helps to get an orientation overview upon entry to fully enjoy the spatial experience.

Natural light flows through a central light well that illuminates circular exhibition spaces in unexpected ways. This design intentionally connects the architecture with traditional Chinese buildings where light and openings play an important role.

Location: Shunde District

Inception: 2020

Architects: Tadao Ando

Website: https://hem.org

GPS coordinates: 22.93570,113.21470

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09