A bird's-eye view of Nanjian Park. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
The Nanjian Shengcang Art Festival, blending contemporary art, technological interaction, and humanistic spirit, is set to take place on Sept 27 at Nanjian Park in Wuxi.
The festival will feature a unique "superstar"—a large panda installation. This massive inflatable sculpture is 10 meters tall and 15 meters wide, depicting the panda in a "ready-to-launch" stance and expression.
The festival is expected to offer a rich array of activities, including contemporary art exhibitions, AI interactive experiences, and art installations. Chinese citizens and foreign tourists are also encouraged to join theatrical performances.
The Nanjian Night Market will be a central feature of the event, offering various stalls, live broadcasts of the Jiangsu Football City League, live music performances, outdoor movies, and panda-themed cultural displays.
Nanjian Park, once a bustling dock area witnessing the glory of Wuxi's industrial and commercial success, still features warehouse-style buildings from the 1970s. The red-brick warehouses have been repurposed as an art space, now home to Wuxi's first contemporary art museum, the Hui Art Museum. As new flagship stores and performances keep appearing, Nanjian Park's cultural appeal continues to grow.
