MixC Art Season to open at SZ Bay MixC as mall unveils 2nd phase

The “Bay to Art” MixC Art Season, a feast of art and culture, is set to welcome GBA residents at Shenzhen Bay MixC as the upscale shopping complex unveils its second phase Sept. 30. With more than 100 activities across six main themes, the event invites all art lovers for an enriching art and culture experience. 

Posters courtesy of Shenzhen Bay MixC

Beginning Sept. 30, four installations inspired by French artist Henri Matisse’s works will greet visitors in zones B, C and D. Among them is a striking large-scale piece featuring the iconic dancing figures from Matisse’s “Dance.” Created in partnership with the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, these “Dance Gathering” installations opens a timeless dialogue on aesthetics. 

Time: From Sept. 30

Venue: Zones B, C, and D

For those interested in documentary photography, the “Martin Parr: Short & Sweet” exhibition is a must-see. Showcasing nearly 400 works spanning more than five decades, it offers a comprehensive retrospective of the celebrated British documentary photographer’s career. 

Time: Sept. 30-Feb. 28, 2026

Venue: The WAVE, Zone B

Looking for something futuristic? The “Future Dreams: A Symphony of Magic” light show awaits your exploration. Produced by Territory Studio — an independent creative agency whose clients include Universal, 20th Century Fox, Sony, Paramount, and Marvel — the show combines waterscapes with 3D holographic projection, offering viewers an immersive futuristic experience. 

Time: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., Sept. 30-Oct. 8 (each performance lasts 3 minutes)

Venue: The WAVE, Zone B

From Sept. 30 to Oct. 8, live concerts by REDA Band, Leo Band, and Eryu Duo will fill the Waterfall Plaza with music, offering audiences an escape from pressure and stress. Bring your friends, or meet new ones here!

Time: 6-8 p.m., Sept. 30-Oct. 8

Venue: Waterfall Plaza, Zone C

A platform for exchanges on culture and art, “Bay Talk” brings together industry experts to share insights on art in the GBA. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 12, it will feature three TEDx talks and a talk show. 

Time: 4 p.m., Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct 3 (TEDx talks); 4:30 p.m., Oct. 12 (talk show)

Venue: Waterfall Plaza, Zone C

Love both cats and art? Don’t miss the BAY de LUNA installation in front of the “Spring Bamboo.” Created in collaboration with the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, the playful piece with the iconic earring and turban in Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” on a cat makes a perfect spot for some eye-catching photos. 

Time: Through Oct. 28

Venue: Lawn in front of China Resources Tower (“Spring Bamboo”), Zone A

Stay tuned — more extraordinary art experiences await!