The 798 Art Space in Dashanzi

The 798 Art Space is located in Dashanzi, an area to the northeast of central Beijing. It was formerly a large state-owned enterprise built by the Russians in early 1959 as part of a war-reparations deal with Germany.

In 2002, artists and cultural organizations began using the space for design, photography, publishing, exhibitions, performance and art. They rented space in the factory and converted individual workshops into independent studios for art, architecture, music and fashion.

The 798 art space and culture project has generated great interest and should not be left out of any Beijing art tour.

798 Space

Tel: (010) 6438-4862, 6437-6248

Email: info@798space.com

www.798space.com

Knightland Ltd

Tel: (010) 6438- 5719

Email: knightland@263.net

www.knightland.com

Knightland Ltd is comprised of Knightland Design (founded in 1999 as Knightland Studio), NOW Design Club and X-Photo Graphic Design and Photography. The company produces skilled creative design, and organizes exhibitions, cultural seminars and business meetings.

Sit

Tel: (010) 6438- 9919

Email: shaofan@sohu.com

Sit is a mixture of gallery and restaurant, a space made especially for the imagination. It is also a platform for the designer, Shao Fan and other artists exhibit from time to time.

Beijing Tokyo Art Projects (B.T.A.P)

Tel: (010) 8457-3245

Email: btap@vip.163.com

www.tokyo-gallery.com

BTAP is a subsidiary of Japan's Tokyo Gallery. It exhibits the work of distinguished artists.

798 Photo Gallery

Tel: (010) 6438- 1784

798 Photo Gallery displays and sells memorable photographs of China. The black and white rooms are a feature of the space, where old photos are bought and sold.

Vibes

Tel: (010) 6437- 8082

All sorts of music-related things happen at Vibes: instrumental, DJ, and experimental music; musical forums; exchange activities; interaction between visual art and music; musical training; popularization of traditional Chinese music; coffee culture; jazz, lounge and dance music.

Yan Club

Tel: (010) 8457- 3506

www.yanclub.com

The Yan Club defies easy classification. Its an art gallery, cafe and as well as a venue for parties, exhibitions and performance.