The 2025 Second Art Expo China·Baotou has kicked off at the Baotou International Convention and Exhibition Center. The expo will run from 9 am to 5:30 pm daily until July 18.                                           

The 2025 2nd Art Expo China·Baotou is held in Baotou. [Photo/Baotou news network]

In the 5,800-square-meter exhibition area, more than 60 well-known art institutions, including Rongbaozhai and Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Communication Co, as well as over 260 artists such as Huo Chunyang, Li Yi, Lianji, and Zhang Tielin, have brought over 3,000 works. These cover various categories, including traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, and intangible cultural heritage prints.

Visitors admire artworks at the exhibition. [Photo/Baotou news network]

The interactive session, "AI robot calligraphy", explores new forms of art through human-machine cooperation. The "online + offline linked auction" form combines live streaming and real-time bidding to create an immersive consumption experience. Public lectures and academic seminars will also stimulate public enthusiasm.

Visitors take photos of the artworks. [Photo/Baotou news network]

During the expo, the city will also launch multiple supporting cultural and tourism activities, bringing rich and diverse artistic and cultural experiences to citizens and tourists.