Bose Krishnamachari [Photo provided to China Daily]

The capital city of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Yinchuan, is set to host the first contemporary art biennial in the region starting on Sept 9.

The biennial will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Yinchuan. Bose Krishnamachari, an internationally acclaimed Indian artist will curate the event.

"The biennial's concept addresses to different themes including spiritual and social consciousness, an examination of political narratives and critical global engagement and an acknowledgment of a collective responsibility therein," he says.

Around 80 artists from across the globe will participate in the event by exhibiting their works. Some of the participants will conduct workshops for children to show the diverse spectrum of global artistic development. The event will run through Sept 18.