Baotou Art Expo demonstrates innovation of artistic development

The third Baotou Art Expo, running for five days, concluded on Aug 3, presenting an artistic feast of cultural heritage and contemporary creativity for residents and art enthusiasts.

The expo attracts many visitors. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Boasting an exhibition area of over 10,000 square meters, the event brought together more than 100 participating institutions and over 300 renowned artists.

Featuring a wide variety of exhibits, including Chinese calligraphy, oil paintings, and sculptures, the expo showcased more than 5,000 works, serving as a key cultural event for the city to advance the in‑depth integration of "art + cultural tourism + technology + industry" and foster a new regional cultural landmark.

Artwork on display. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Technological empowerment stands out as a major highlight of the expo. For the first time, the expo features an immersive digital art zone and an AIGC (artificial intelligence generated content) art zone. Using AR and VR interactive technologies to break the boundaries of traditional exhibition viewing, it presents cutting-edge domestic and international art as well as cross-media experimental art.