Second edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing on for longer

She adds that though Beijing is home to the bulk of contemporary artists in China, and it is one of the world's most populated places for art institutions, she feels that the city needs more vibrant activities like the Gallery Weekend to boost its art landscape.

Wang, the director of the events, says what the organizers wish for is to build a platform not only to export to the world the excellence of Chinese artists and art patrons but also to "prove that Beijing is an open and globalized center for international artists and galleries to hold exhibitions".

She further says the latest edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing is to bring collectors closer to "the roots" from which the contemporary art scene in China has sprouted.

According to her, while Chinese contemporary art has evolved over three decades, it is still rudimentary when compared to other countries. So, she says that it is likely that many Chinese collectors will be confused by what they have collected.