Built on the site of a former national electronics factory in 1953, Chengdu’s Eastern Suburb Memory arts and entertainment district reopened its doors in 2011 after fading from public memory.
A former national electronics factory has been transformed into a modern arts and entertainment district in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
A former national electronics factory has been transformed into a modern arts and entertainment district in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
Today, Eastern Suburb Memory has become an internet-famous leisure spot in the capital city of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. During the day, people can sit on the lawns and drink tea and enjoy delicious food, visit fashionable shops and local markets, or attend the latest cultural shows and art exhibitions. At night, visitors can spend time in the local bars and cafes and enjoy street performances.
With its futuristic vibe, Eastern Suburb Memory has become a popular leisure spot in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
With its futuristic vibe, Eastern Suburb Memory has become a popular leisure spot in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
Covering an area of 5,000 square meters, the ARTE Gallery opened in 2023 as the first digital art gallery in China created by ARTE MUSEUM. Developed around the theme of “Eternal Nature,” the gallery exhibits a range of digital media artworks using more than 100 projectors and other cutting-edge techniques.
People visit an exhibition at the ARTE Gallery, an immersive art space in Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
People visit an exhibition at the ARTE Gallery, an immersive art space in Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
A range of digital artworks are presented in the exhibition space, featuring a blend of visual and sound effects and scents that create a natural, dynamic aesthetic and immersive space for visitors.
People visit an exhibition at the ARTE Gallery, an immersive art space in Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP
People visit an exhibition at the ARTE Gallery, an immersive art space in Eastern Suburb Memory, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. /CFP