Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Where

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Wellesley Street East, Auckland City Centre

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When

Saturday 2 May 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
Saturday 9 May 2026
Sunday 10 May 2026
Saturday 16 May 2026
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Saturday 1 August 2026
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Saturday 8 August 2026
Sunday 9 August 2026
Saturday 15 August 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Saturday 22 August 2026
Sunday 23 August 2026
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10am-5pm


Cost

Paid
  • Adults (New Zealanders) - $27.50
  • Adults (International tourists) - $32.50
  • Members – FREE
  • Seniors and Community Card holders - $22.50
  • Students (with Student ID) - $22.50
  • Children 12 and under - FREE
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Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now explores the groundbreaking world of Chinese contemporary art with standout sculpture, photography, digital works and more. The exhibition resonates with our times, exploring themes of rapid change and societal shifts. 

Spanning decades of artistic exchange since China’s Reform and Opening Up in 1978, the exhibition offers a captivating look at how a new generation of Chinese artists have responded to the seismic shifts in society – transitioning from rural to urban, traditional to modern, and industrial to global powerhouse.

The exhibition features a powerful selection of works from international heavyweights including Ai Weiwei, Xu Bing, Xu Zhen and Yang Fudong, alongside stunning pieces by cutting-edge artists making their New Zealand debut, including Lu Yang, Zhang Peili and 2024 Sigg Prize Winner Wang Tuo.

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now presents fresh takes on traditional Chinese crafts, imposing robotic sculptures and meditative digital landscapes. This exhibition reveals the complexity, innovation and bold vision of Chinese art today, inviting you to discover a dynamic and ever-evolving cultural landscape.

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