JINGART 2023, a contemporary and modern art fair, concluded on June 3 in Beijing after attracting 54 galleries from 11 countries and regions to showcase paintings, sculptures, collectible furniture, photography and jewelry.

JINGART was founded five years ago with the aim of connecting Beijing's dynamic culture with the international art market. The diverse platform attracts exhibitors, collectors, artists and art lovers from home and abroad, and this year, 28 galleries are making their debut at the fair.

Held from June 1 to 4, it is the fair's first return since the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's event presented a more diversified array of artwork with a broader international vision.

Founded by the same team that organizes Shanghai's Art21 contemporary art fair, JINGART strives to build a growing platform to support artists and bridge them with buyers.

"What's important this year for us is, it's all about coming back. So, we are not trying to be too fancy or anything like that. We just want to make it happen again. That's one of our missions, is to let art become the dialogue between different parts of nations. So, we don't want to get involved in anything else besides the fundamentals of art," said Zhou Dawei, co-founder of JINGART.

Lisson Gallery of the UK has established itself as an influential gallery for contemporary art since their founding in 1967.

At JINGART, the gallery has included a selection of new and retrospective works by artists they represent, including Chinese artist Yu Hong who is known for her large-scale figurative paintings that depict the experiences of contemporary China.

"Our style has been constantly evolving and changing throughout time and along with the times. I would say the demand for good art has always been very high, whether or not is made by artists from Asia or outside of Asia, in the Western society, it doesn't matter. As long as they're good, there is a market," said Theresa Liang, director of Lisson Gallery in Beijing.

Leo Gallery from Shanghai is participating in the fair for the first time this year. They are presenting works from artists including Armin Boehm and Chen Kai.

Yin Nuo, the exhibition coordinator of Leo Gallery, said they believe that after the pandemic, buyers have become more cautious, but galleries have also been gaining confidence.