"Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition explores ancient Chinese views of the cosmos

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "Celestial River Omens Revealed" exhibition at Nanchizi Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of observing the stars, the exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists across sculpture, painting, video and installation. The exhibition reinterprets the imagery of the starry sky through contemporary art, exploring the spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)