What's on in Beijing (May 13-19)

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Painter gives traditional art a fresh look

Shangdong-born Guo Zhiguang, 75, has dedicated himself to flower-and-bird painting in a carefree xieyi-style for decades. His current exhibition, titled Northern Style, Southern Charm, shows dozens of his works.

His flower-and-bird paintings show his strong painting skills as he explores the blending of the age-old genre into the context of modern life. The rich palette and refreshing strokes cater to the taste of urbanities of today.

Learn more here.

If you go:

9 am-5 pm, through May 17 (closed on Mondays). National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-65116188