M WOODS 798 is a contemporary art museum in Beijing’s 798 Art District, set inside a former munitions factory. Its exhibitions bring together work by emerging and established artists, with pieces spanning different periods and places of origin. The collection encourages fresh ways of looking at familiar ideas and art traditions. The converted industrial setting adds another layer to a visit, with exhibitions arranged within the factory’s former spaces.
A museum founded by collectors
M WOODS is a private, not-for-profit art museum founded by collectors Lin Han and Wanwan Lei, with Michael Xufu Huang as co-founder. It opened in 2014.
The museum’s collection is not limited to one era or region. Its focus includes giving emerging artists a larger platform and presenting established artists from fresh perspectives.
Art in a former factory
The museum occupies a former munitions factory in Beijing’s 798 Art District. The industrial building now provides space for contemporary art exhibitions, linking the museum’s setting with its changing displays.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is M WOODS 798?
It is in Beijing’s 798 Art District, at 2 Jiuxianqiao Road in Chaoyang.
When did M WOODS open?
The museum opened in 2014.
What kind of art is shown at M WOODS 798?
Its collection and exhibitions include art from different periods and geographical origins, with work by emerging and established artists.
