Located in Chaoyang District of Beijing, the 798 Art Zone, also known as Dashanzi Art District, houses a thriving artistic community. In a certain sense, the "Ten Years Poster Exhibition of 798 Art District" is an exhibition about the exhibition history of 798. These exhibitions not only composed the story of the growing up of 798 Art District itself, but also composed the 798 exhibition history which is an integral part of the Chinese contemporary art. (By Du Mingming)
The ten more years of the new century is the third stage of Chinese contemporary art in its three-decade history: namely the stage of Legalization. Undoubtedly, 798 Art District plays an important role in this period.
As the most famous centre of display and marketing for contemporary art in China during the recent 10 years, 798 Art District promoted the process of the socialization and commercialization of Chinese contemporary art.
The "Ten Years Poster Exhibition of 798 Art District" is an exhibition about the exhibition history of 798.