Accelerating Art’s Sustainable Future

About Us

AOTU was founded by Ray Wu in 2014 and has grown from a hutong art space into an international ecosystem that integrates art and technology. Over the past decade, we have collaborated with more than 3,000 artists and welcomed over 100,000 visitors from around the world.

Milestone

Headquartered in Beijing, AOTU is a contemporary art and creative platform that blends living, creation, and exhibition. Through artist residencies and exhibitions, we connect global creative communities and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.

2025 Art Space Upgrade Version 2.0

2024 Transition to a membership system

2018 Establishing version 1.0 art space

2014 AOTU Brand Establishment

Business Segments

We believe that art drives sustainable development and the creative economy. By bridging artists, institutions, and communities, AOTU redefines how art inspires connection, innovation, and enduring cultural value.


  • FOUNDER & CEO

    An innovator with over a decade of experience, committed to integrating art and technology to advance cultural innovation and the shape the future of cities in China.

Join Our Team

It all starts with an idea. Maybe you want to start an art project, maybe you want to turn your hobby into a more important career, or maybe you want to share it with the world.

Careers

Global Partners

200+

Art Institutions

3000+

Artists