​Art Programs

In the urban renewal and cultural space transformation of Kuanzhai Alley, we have observed that the emotional involvement and residents' right to use their space in this historic district are gradually weakening. As a cultural heritage site highly shaped by commercialization, Kuanzhai Alley still urgently needs to find a new way to reconnect the local community, culture, and individuals.

Based on 425 questionnaire responses collected from Chengdu residents, field research, and institutional interviews, we have developed a community co-construction plan centered around public cultural intervention. In collaboration with Jinyue Children's Art Museum and XLY MoMA, we will organize a series of art and cultural activities at Sanlian Taofen Bookstore in Kuanzhai Alley. Under this framework, we have designed two key engagement modules: Parent-Child Cultural Night and Tea Space. These programs use “family reading” and “kung fu tea culture” as mediums to rebuild urban memory and revive a sense of belonging through immersive experiences and community participation. Both activities will be complemented by curated art exhibitions and performance art interventions, creating a vibrant and interactive cultural atmosphere.