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Ullens Center for Contemporary Art hosts 'Our Future' exhibition during Beijing Olympics

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, directed by Jérôme Sans, presented 'Our Future' during the summer of 2008. This exhibition showcased works from the collection of Guy and Myriam Ullens, who are recognized as leading Western collectors of Chinese contemporary art. Located in Beijing's 798 gallery district within a converted munitions factory, the institution opened in November 2007 with a high-profile event attended by numerous notable figures. The center's programming aims to bridge artistic connections between Eastern and Western art worlds. 'Our Future' was specifically timed to coincide with the Beijing Olympics, serving as a survey of the Ullens collection. The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art continues its mission as a cultural portal. Guy and Myriam Ullens maintain their prominent role in collecting Chinese contemporary art. The 798 gallery district remains a significant art hub in Beijing.

Key facts

  • Guy and Myriam Ullens are prominent Western collectors of Chinese contemporary art
  • The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art opened in November 2007
  • The center is located in Beijing's 798 gallery district
  • The building was originally a munitions factory
  • Jérôme Sans serves as director of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
  • Jérôme Sans previously directed Palais de Tokyo and BALTIC Centre
  • 'Our Future' exhibition was held during summer 2008
  • The exhibition coincided with the Beijing Olympics

Entities

Artists

  • Guy Ullens
  • Myriam Ullens
  • Jérôme Sans

Institutions

  • Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
  • Palais de Tokyo
  • BALTIC Centre

Locations

  • Beijing
  • China
  • 798 gallery district

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