A visual dialogue between SZ, Poznań in poster exhibition

A visitor observes posters at the Shenzhen-Poznań poster exhibition at Guan Shanyue Art Museum. Photos courtesy of the organizers

Step into a realm of visual enchantment as an exhibition featuring dazzling posters by 10 prominent designers from Shenzhen and Poznań, Poland is being held at Guan Shanyue Art Museum.

The “30th Anniversary of Shenzhen-Poznań Sister Cities Exhibition of Poster Design” is an extraordinary display of distinct visual aesthetics and cultural expression from Shenzhen and Poznań. Centered around the theme of “Design Connection,” this exhibition holds special significance as it commemorates the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the sister city relationship between Shenzhen and Poznań.

Visitors admire Du Fengsong’s poster for Pema Tseden’s movie “Balloon” at the exhibition.

Polish poster design has a long-standing tradition, with the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw being one of the world’s most prestigious poster exhibitions. Shenzhen, as a rapidly growing city and a major hub of innovation and technology, has fostered a thriving design community that similarly pushes the boundaries of visual expression. Graphic design in Shenzhen, particularly in the realm of poster design, showcases a vibrant and dynamic creative scene.

At the exhibition, works by Agata Kulczyk, Grzegorz Myćka, Marcin Markowski, Piotr Marzol and Wojciech Janicki from Poznań and Du Fengsong, Huang Yang, Liao Bofeng, Wang Yuefei and 1983ASIA from Shenzhen appear side by side to trigger dialogues and mutual inspiration between designers with their respective cultural backgrounds.

A visitor takes photos at the exhibition

Since Shenzhen and Poznań became sister cities on July 30, 1993, the two have maintained an enduring interaction through various cultural exhibitions, academic symposiums and educational collaborations, fostering cultural exchange and providing an enriched and diverse platform for art practitioners.

Scenes at the exhibition.

Dates: Through Aug. 20

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays

Booking: WeChat account “gsyart”

Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (关山月美术馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit F2

A poster of the exhibition