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While sightseeing in Beijing, art lovers must not forget to drop in at the Wan Fung Art Gallery. One of the most important attractions in Beijing, the Wan Fung Art Gallery is basically a fine arts organization that promotes Chinese culture through the works of the modern artists of China. A branch of the main Wan Fung Art Gallery founded by Mr. Kwok Ho-mun, the Beijing Wan Fung Art Gallery has always persevered in its efforts to present a platform for young artists to showcase their talent. In fact, the Wan Fung Art Gallery has arranged a good number of exhibitions, both in China and abroad. The Wan Fung Art Gallery organization has also published a good number of art books including the "Twentieth Century Masterworks of Chinese Painting" that was published in 2001. It has always been the sole motive of the Wan Fung Art Gallery to discover talented artists and introduce them to the mainstream. In fact, the organization has been successful in discovering some very skilled artists who went on to make a name for themselves in the contemporary art circles. Art works created by artists from the Wan Fung Art Gallery are regularly sold by reputed auction companies like Christie's and Sotheby. Though the head office of the Wan Fung Art Gallery is located in Hong Kong, there are three branch galleries in Beijing, Shanghai and Zhongshan. Each of these branches is playing its part in promoting young Chinese artists and outstanding art works across the globe. The galleries of the Wan Fung Art Gallery in Beijing are the oldest surviving Imperial Archives that were set up during the rule of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. Besides, the gallery boasts of two art exhibition centers that feature the best of artworks by contemporary artists. However, the best feature of the Wan Fung Art Gallery is the ancient architecture of the building that has been delightfully juxtaposed with the modern artworks on display. AsiaRooms offers detailed information on the Wan Fung Art Gallery in Beijing. Keep browsing our site for more.
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