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The use of masks is decreasing across Beijing galleries Courtesy of Gallery Weekend Beijing
Gallery hopping was go last weekend in China s capital city with the fifth edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ, 22 April to 2 May), featuring 30 local galleries and museums as well hosting popups by eight visiting galleries from other cities.
The event, kicking off with three days of VIP programmes and parties, was moved from its usual March dates after several small outbreaks of Covid-19 in the city last winter. Moving it from March meant double the work for us, we had to do everything all over again, which took a lot of time. With some 30 galleries, we couldn t expect them to change their exhibition schedules, and upend their annual plans. Still about a third were able to hold their openings this weekend, says the GWBJ director, Amber Wang. Collectors are very supportive, the shows are a good quality, and the schedule was quite balanced this year. People wer