The Peninsula Academy

Beijing is the heart of contemporary Chinese art — where tradition meets innovation, and creativity knows no bounds.

This private experience invites art lovers and curious travelers to step inside the private studios of two distinguished Beijing artists, travelling in a bespoke Peninsula vehicle.

Accompanied by the artists themselves, you will watch them at work, exchange ideas, listen to stories behind their inspiration, and view private collections away from the formality of a gallery.Return to the hotel filled with inspiration and a deeper understanding of Beijing’s artistic soul.

Meet the Artists – Choose Two for Your Studio Visits:

• Ms. Feng Rui: Master of Oil Painting from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), under the tutelage of Yu Hong. Known for her realistic style, she employs vivid colours and decisive compositions to create strong visual impact, conveying deep observations of society and self through depictions of people and landscapes.
• Ms. Cao Yun: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sculpture from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and studied at Tokyo University of the Arts. Her works are collected by the China Contemporary Sculpture Museum, Today Art Museum, as well as numerous private collectors in China and abroad.
• Mr. Wu Qiong: A post-80s artist blending Eastern and Western influences. He learned traditional Chinese painting at the age of eight, later majored in oil painting and pursued further studies in Singapore. Known for his dreamlike figures and fusion style, his works are displayed in the lobby of The Peninsula Beijing and at Jing Restaurant.
• Mr. Gao Xiaowu: A sculptor who uses metaphor and humour to address social issues. His works explore themes of kindness and honesty, and have been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, the Lyon Biennale, and others. His pieces are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the White Rabbit Collection in Sydney, and more.
• Mr. Qin Feng: A pioneer of post-modern ink art. Born in Xinjiang and later based in the United States, he blends abstract brushwork with traditional ink techniques. Two monumental five-metre-high ink paintings depicting the sun and moon against a cobalt blue background flank the main staircase of The Peninsula Beijing — among the largest commissioned works of his career.

Details:

• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• Group Size: Maximum 5 persons
• Language: Mandarin or English available