As a major outcome of the Swiss Embassy’s “CH><CN Studio” project, Breakdown Playlist brings together the latest works of 16 emerging artists from Switzerland and China. 

This summer, the Embassy of Switzerland invited nine artists from Switzerland to pursue residencies in China as part of the CH><CN Studios program. The artists have spent the past months in China, encountering different artistic traditions, practices, and environments. Their engagement here in China is also part of a dialogue that crosses borders.

By including different cities across China – Chongqing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Dehua, Yantai and Beijing – the project has fostered connections with local communities across multiple regions. This is also reflected in the exhibition itself. The project also invited seven Chinese artists with international study or work experience to participate, showcasing the fresh energy of contemporary art from both countries. Through their works, artists from Switzerland and China engage in a vibrant cross-cultural exchange and dialogue.

Exhibition: Breakdown Playlist

Dates: October 12, 2025 – March 1, 2026

Curators: Clara Chavan, Na Rongkun

Artists: 9 Swiss artists, 7 Chinese artists

Organizers: Embassy of Switzerland in China, Inside-Out Art Museum

Project Support: CH><CN Studio

Venue: Beijing Inside-Out Art Museum, No. 50 Xingshikou Road, Haidian District

Ticket: 20 RMB per person