Dong Mengyang, co-founder and chief director of Art Beijing, says that the fair, having been staged for 14 years, has become more dynamic as it attends to not only the demands of professionals who buy quality artworks, such as private collectors and institutions, but also the general public, evolving into an important venue for everyone to learn more about art. This allows participating galleries to identify and nurture the next generation of sponsors of Chinese art.

Apart from the sections on classic and contemporary art, the fair also includes an area dedicated to designs, where people can learn about the latest developments, materials and technology.