My Garden, a self-portrait by Zhao. [Photo provided to China Daily]

When art is a party

Beijing-born artist Zhao Bandi says he uses a party as a metaphor for society. The 51-year-old adds that at a party he is able to observe what is happening and keep some distance from it. His exhibition, Zhao Bandi: China Party, is now being held at the 798 area in Beijing.

Learn more here.

If you go:

10 am-7 pm, closed on Mondays, through Oct 22. UCCA, 798 art zone, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-5780-0200.

Ticket: 30-50 yuan