As an annual celebration of its graduating students' creativity, the GAFA Degree Show is now open to the public at the affiliated galleries of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA).
Visitors view works from the Class of 2025 at the GAFA Degree Show. (Photo: Chen Siyuan)
This year's exhibition features works by 1,585 undergraduate and 431 graduate students. Centered on the theme “Listen to the Voice of Youth,” the Class of 2025 explores real-world issues through bold, thought-provoking works that reflect students' engagement with contemporary life.
"Drifting Windows" is a project that reimagines the urban landscape from the artist's perspective during casual bus rides across Guangzhou. (Photo: Chen Siyuan)
Many pieces demonstrate a strong connection to local culture and traditions, while also reaching beyond Guangdong's shores to explore the province's global links—especially through stories of the Maritime Silk Road. These young artists are reimagining heritage through fresh media and vibrant new forms of expression.
Animal porcelain designs inspired by traditional Cantonese porcelain. (Photo: Chen Siyuan)
A project draws on the traditional Lufeng Shadow Puppetry in eastern Guangdong to feature 34 sports from China's 15th National Games. (Photo: Chen Siyuan)
An installation made of vegetable baskets showcases the ancient Maritime Silk Road routes and the vegetables that were introduced to China along these paths. (Photo: Chen Siyuan)
The show is presented in three phases, each highlighting works from different departments. While the first phase has concluded, visitors are welcome to explore the second and third phases now on display.
Bachelor Degree Show
Phase 1 (May 18-May 28, already closed)
Exhibitors: School of Chinese Painting, School of Painting and Drawing, School of Sculpture and Public Art, School of Arts and Humanities
Phase 2 (June 03-June 12)
Exhibitors: School of Architecture and Applied Arts, School of Innovation Design, School of Visual Arts Design, City School
Phase 3 (June 18-June 27)
Exhibitors: School of Transmedia, School of Arts and Crafts, School of Art Education, School of Innovation Design, School of Visual Arts Design
Venue: GAFA Art Museum (University Town Campus) 广州美术学院美术馆（大学城校区）
Add.: No. 168, Waihuan West Road, University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou (广州市番禺区大学城外环西路168号)
Master Degree Show
Phase 1 (May 18-May 28, already closed)
Exhibitor: School of Painting and Drawing
Venue: GAFA Art Museum (Changgang Campus) 广州美术学院美术馆（昌岗校区）
Exhibitor: School of Innovation Design
Venue: Memorial Hall of Lingnan School of Painting
Add.: No. 257, Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区昌岗东路257号)
Phase 2 (June 03-June 12)
Exhibitors: School of Chinese Painting, School of Art Education, School of Marxism
Venue: GAFA Art Museum (Changgang Campus) 广州美术学院美术馆（昌岗校区）
Exhibitor: School of Visual Arts Design
Venue: Memorial Hall of Lingnan School of Painting
Add.: No. 257, Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区昌岗东路257号)
Phase 3 (June 18-June 27)
Exhibitors: School of Architecture & Applied Arts, School of Arts and Crafts, School of Arts and Humanities
Venue: GAFA Art Museum (Changgang Campus) 广州美术学院美术馆（昌岗校区）
Exhibitors: Graduate School, School of Sculpture and Public Art, School of Transmedia
Venue: Memorial Hall of Lingnan School of Painting 岭南画派纪念馆
Add.: No. 257, Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区昌岗东路257号)
PS. The two venues share the same address.
How to book tickets?
Visitors can book tickets on Damai.cn or the Damai (大麦) WeChat mini program.
Ticket price: 10 RMB per person
Reporter | Chen Siyuan
Photo | Chen Siyuan
Editor | Ouyang, Yan, Hu Nan, James, Shen He
