As Coronavirus Spreads, Beijing Gallery Weekend Postpones 2020 Edition

While officials continue to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed nearly 500 people in China, according to recent estimates, one of Beijing’s biggest art events has postponed its 2020 edition—and may be forced to cancel it altogether if conditions do not improve.
On Wednesday, Beijing Gallery Weekend, an event that was scheduled for March, said it would delay its 2020 edition in compliance with safety recommendations from officials in China. If conditions imp