The 2nd Art Expo China·Baotou, which lasted for eight days, came to an end on July 18.

This art extravaganza presented the public with a cultural feast combining art, interaction, and market transactions, leading to fruitful exhibition results, high enthusiasm among participants, and extensive social influence.

A woman visits the expo. [Photo/Baotou news network]

The total number of offline visitors received at the expo exceeded 100,000, and the online live streaming platform attracted more than 3 million viewers, forming a lively trend of online and offline interaction. More than 40 mainstream media outlets have focused on reporting, spreading the grand occasion of the expo from all perspectives.  The total transaction volume exceeded 20 million yuan ($2.79 million), achieving a harvest of social and economic benefits, demonstrating the comprehensive value of art expos.

The cultural and creative exhibition area of the Baotou Art Museum. [Photo/Baotou news network]

This year's art expo featured two core exhibition areas, international and domestic, covering eight characteristic sections including intangible contemporary art, sculpture installations, and international exchanges. The expo brought together more than 60 well-known art institutions, as well as over 20 outstanding local cultural units, showcasing over 3,000 art masterpieces created by more than 100 active artists in contemporary art. The exhibition area of 5,800 square meters and the layout of 2,000 linear meters created a high standard and diversified art exhibition space. 

Major art institutions from countries such as Russia, Japan, and Indonesia exhibited selected works for the first time. These works of art, full of exotic charm and diverse cultural perspectives, have offered a new glimpse into the global art landscape for audiences in northern China, promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign art.

Although the expo has come to an end, the cultural enthusiasm it has sparked will continue to nourish this land and inject momentum into the high-quality regional development.