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

The Butterfly series is one of the highlights of David Gerstein's show in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Extraordinary takes on ordinary life

Israeli artist David Gerstein says he wants to delight people and bring art closer to daily life.

The 73-year-old Jerusalem native's cutout sculptures don't express serious social critiques. Instead, he focuses on the "touching details in one's life and memories that have been overlooked", such as flowers, ponds and butterflies.

His debut exhibition in China, Layers, shows his paintings and sculptures in Beijing.

Learn more here.

If you go:

10 am - 6 pm, through May 16 (closed on Mondays). Building 4, Apple Community, 32 Baiziwan Road, Chaoyang district. 010-58760600

Ticket: 20 yuan