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A visitor is appreciating paintings exhibited in Songzhuang art colony.[Photo/China News Service]

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Located in Tongzhou district, Songzhuang art colony is one of the most famous artist communities in Beijing. More than 1,000 artists live there. Originally representing the avant-garde, the area now accommodates artists who paint in varying styles, ranging from the avant-garde to the academic. Sculptors and photographers also consider the area home.