Blue Sun Contemporary Art Center Celebrates 16 Years of Artistic Innovation with Annual Art Camp
The Blue Sun Contemporary Art Center of Mongolia wrapped up its 16th annual Art Camp from August 20–24, 2025, at the scenic Mars Residence in Töv Province, reaffirming its role as a vital incubator for Mongolia’s emerging contemporary artists.
Curated by L. Ganbold (Gavaa), founder of Mars Residence, this year’s camp brought together 13 young artists for an intensive five-day program of workshops, studio sessions, and collaborative projects, pushing creative boundaries and nurturing fresh perspectives.
The artistic journey culminates in a final group exhibition at XO Art Space, Ulaanbaatar, from September 3–13, 2025, where the public can experience the vibrant, experimental works born during the camp.
The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
“For sixteen years, Art Camp has been a platform for young artists to take risks, experiment, and grow both creatively and professionally,” said L. Ganbold. “This year’s participants brought remarkable energy and innovative ideas, reflecting the exciting future of contemporary art in Mongolia.”
Through initiatives like Art Camp, Blue Sun continues to strengthen Mongolia’s artistic community, foster intergenerational connections, and promote contemporary Mongolian art on both local and international stages.
Current exhibition
Shijirbaatar Jambalsuren Opens Solo Exhibition INTERSECTION in Beijing
Renowned Mongolian visual artist Shijirbaatar Jambalsuren opened his solo exhibition INTERSECTION on September 6, 2025, at Young Art Gallery, Beijing, curated by Yiling Yin and Mungunchimeg B. The show runs through October 19, highlighting a significant cultural exchange between Mongolia and China.
Featuring over 30 works spanning early and recent periods, INTERSECTION explores the vastness of the Mongolian steppe, nomadic life, and the inner worlds of individuals navigating urbanization and modernity. Through painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media—including archival photographs transformed into symbols of collective memory—Shijirbaatar blends tradition and contemporary reflection.
“Presenting Shijirbaatar’s work in Beijing is about building bridges where histories, traditions, and perspectives meet,” says curator Mungunchimeg B.
The exhibition invites audiences to experience a dialogue between past and present, conflict and reconciliation, reflecting Mongolia’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
