THINKING OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE

An upcoming exposition aims to appeal to a new generation of art lovers as well as established collectors and industry insiders, Deng Zhangyu reports.

With Shanghai stealing the spotlight in China's contemporary art scene with its new museums and art fairs in recent years, the city that's home to the largest number of artists and galleries in the country is trying to win back its place as China's art capital with a slew of art events.

The first Beijing Contemporary Expo, the fourth major art fair to be held in Beijing within a year, is opening its doors to the public from Aug 31 to Sept 2.