Art beat in Guangzhou

Guangzhou

Comical show

Cartoonists from France and Germany are taking part in an exhibition to depict the relationship between the two neighbors in Europe in an ironic and humorous tone. With vivid cartoons as the illustrations, the exhibition reviews the history of how the two countries have been working together to push forward European integration. Co-hosted by the consulates general of France and Germany in Guangzhou, the exhibition is part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Elysee Treaty. The treaty, also known as the Treaty of Friendship, set the seal on reconciliation between the two after centuries of rivalry.

9 am-9 pm, daily until Feb 2. Exhibition Hall, Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province, 213, Wenming Lu, Yuexiu district. 020-8383-0676.

Finnish designs

Quaint town is home to hidden treasures

The most outstanding 15 competing works of architecture design and urban planning at the fifth Finnish Architecture Biennale will come to Guangzhou on Jan 26. The exhibition aims to show audiences how designs blend into life. Visitors can learn about the 15 works through pictures, models, sketches and interview clips with the designers. The illustrated book of the biennale provides in-depth analysis on why Finnish architecture takes an important spot in the world.

10 am-8 pm, daily, Jan 26- March 17. Iron Curtain Gallery, F 10, Redtory, 128, Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe district. 020-8557-4417.

Art depicts society

Five young teachers from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts who were born in the 1970s or '80s share their insights about history and modern society, through a joint display of various forms of art including oil painting, ink painting, sculpture, woodcut print and lithography. For instance, Xie Yuanqing makes "chubby man" the signature image of his sculptures as a metaphor for currency inflation and people's desire. The five artists will be at the opening ceremony for the joint exhibition on Jan 26, ready to communicate with visitors.

Daily until Feb 25. 2:30 pm, Jan 26 for the opening ceremony. E7 and E9, Redtory,128, Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe district. 020-8557-4346.