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Event Info
Event type: Exhibition
Design Disciplines:
Art x Design Industrial and Product Design Technology x Design
Where:
Halo 28
Pine Street 28
New York New York 11530
Neighborhood:
Manhattan - Financial District
Organizer:
Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation
Accessibility:
Family Friendly

China New Design

Pioneer Talents | Innovative Icons | SDGs Social Design The exhibition presents a new generation of internationally acclaimed creators to respond United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The curatorial approach aligns with AI-driven design, awarded industrial design, independent illustration, therapeutic design, sustainable materials, ethnic minority heritage crafts.

Co-presented by Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation, Fosun Foundation, and HALO 28

CHINA NEW DESIGN

Exhibition Pioneer Talents | Innovative Icons | SDGs Social Design

Exhibition Dates
May 18–30, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

VIP Reception & Dialogue
May 18, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue
HALO 28 Space

Admission
Free

The exhibition presents a pioneering generation of internationally acclaimed creators responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The curatorial framework brings together AI-driven design, internationally awarded industrial design, independent illustration, contemporary art, therapeutic art and design, New Chinese lifestyle aesthetics, sustainable materials, ethnic minority intangible cultural heritage crafts, revitalization of traditional arts, and product design for animal and environmental protection.

Exhibition Highlights (U.S. Premieres)

“The Other Shore”

Emerging Directors’ New Wave Showcase from China Academy of Art

Nidea.Night

China’s Most Distinctive Independent Design Label

Healing Art

Ru Hua: Mountains and Seas —
The Superpower and Innocent Heart of Legendary Designer Jia Wei

Talent Grant / U.S. Launch

Global Youth Design Challenge

VIP Opening Reception

May 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

HALO 28 Space | Liberty 28

In celebration of independent spirit and design vitality, CHINA NEW DESIGN cordially invites VIP guests to attend the Opening Reception Buffet & VIP Dialogue at 6 PM on May 18 at HALO 28.

An oriental tea and dessert buffet curated by New York trendsetting brand DUO Coffee will be specially presented for the occasion.

We warmly welcome you to join us with this digital invitation and enjoy an inspiring evening of exchange and connection.

Participating Creators, Brands & Institutions

Participating creators, brands, and institutions — each representing a distinctive innovative force — include:

  • China Academy of Art, featuring young directors Tu Qiang, Mo Xiaolin, Lao Xiaowu, Ye Ruixi, Li Zehao, Guo Xiaoruo, Tang Lihao, Shui Yuan, Tang Ruihong, He Chaohong, and Jiao Binghao

  • Jia Wei KK

  • LKK Design

  • Pechoin

  • CHANGPHEL Tibetan Rugs

  • ELF’S WORLD

  • Nidea.Night

  • Design 360

  • About magazine

  • Liu Zhizhi / STUDIO NA.EO

  • Guang Yu / ABCD

  • Luo Fan

  • GUANYUANji

  • Hu Zi / Hu Design

  • nunuyu

  • Liu Zhao / another design

  • Han Wenbin / YESEYESEE

  • badmarkt

  • LITTLE HUGE PLACE

  • BY-ENJOY

  • Foreign Policy

  • JBQH Studio

  • MOOTH

  • SUNYAO.DESIGN

  • UNTITLEDMACAO

  • UDL Xing Chen

  • nichinichi

  • designer Lin Cunzhen

  • independent illustrator Lisk Feng

  • illustrator Cen Jun

  • Chambers Fine Art

  • artist Guo Hongwei

  • artist Li Shurui

  • photographer Taca Sui

  • calligrapher Cui Xuelu

  • designer Tan Long / travel brand Now Go

  • DUO Coffee

  • and more.

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