The 798 Art Festival in 28, on the one hand, gathers the academic strength of Chinese and foreign art circles, art critics and cultural circles through exhibitions and forums, enhances the artistic taste of the 798 Art District, consolidates its academic position, and continuously refines the essence of contemporary art in China. On the other hand, through various public activities, the cultural interest of Chinese and foreign tourists and citizens in participating in contemporary art will be enhanced, so that more people can know about the creative achievements of contemporary art, especially in China, which will bring popularity and influence to the sustainable development of the 798 Art District, and also bring more international and domestic exchange opportunities and business opportunities for cultural and creative industries.

On September 24th, 211, at 3pm, Beijing 798 Art Festival kicked off in 798 Creative Square. The 798 Art Festival is hosted by Beijing Cultural Development Foundation, Beijing Chaoyang District Cultural and Creative Industry Development Center and Beijing 798 Art District Management Committee, and undertaken by Beijing 798 Cultural and Creative Industry Investment Co., Ltd., 798 Art Fund, Beijing Chaoyang District Cultural Center and Zero Art Center. This 798 Art Festival mainly created the keynote of the ten-year development of the 798 Art District. The title of "Retrospect Exhibition of Photography in 1998" occupied the large exhibition hall of the Creative Square, focusing on the historical pictures and wonderful moments of the 798 Art District in the past ten years. After preliminary examination and review, more than 1, works widely collected from photographers from all walks of life have screened out more than 2 classic works.