The 798 zone has transformed from artists' enclave to international hub of the arts. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone has transformed from artists' enclave to international hub of the arts. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

798's status as an international art hub came about largely as a matter of happenstance and location. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

798's status as an international art hub came about largely as a matter of happenstance and location. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone is an important stop for anyone who wants to understand the global place of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone plays a key role in the global impact of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone plays a key role in the global impact of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone plays a key role in the global impact of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone plays a key role in the global impact of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

The 798 zone plays a key role in the global impact of Chinese contemporary art. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]