In an exciting new development, starting this year DIAF will expand beyond the Dashanzi Art District, to many new locations across Beijing: East Pioneer Theatre, Chaoyang Cultural House "9 Theatre", 798 (Dashanzi) Art District, East End Art Zone, Jiuchang Art Factory, Caochangdi Art District, 1 Art Base, Yonghe Art Museum.

For three weeks, from September 22nd to October 14th 2007, DIAF and its new partner "Art Beijing" will jointly transform Beijing into a platform for contemporary art.

This major evolution has been secured by the Thinking Hands group, who chose to officially adopt the new name: "Dangdai International Art Festival" (Dangdai meaning "Contemporary" in Chinese). Thinking Hands group is the registered owner of the logo DF,, the acronym DIAF, the names "Dashanzi International Art Festival" and "Dangdai International Art Festival", as well as being the founding director of the DIAF.

DIAF 2007 and "Art Beijing" will collaborate in an open way in order to put together Beijing's contemporary art resources, especially those with support and adjustment needs. During three weeks, from September 22nd to October 14th, all Beijing will be spectacularly transformed into a platform for contemporary art.

DIAF 2007 will also maintain its original aims: creating a space for art exchanges and stimulating the city to be opened to creative cultures and creative improvements.