 In 2004, he moved to China to continue his art and explore links between his own practice and Chinese art.During this period, Kearney held exhibitions in the famous 798 Art Zone of Beijing and in Shanghai, including the 6th Shanghai Biennale where he was part of the first ever Liverpool Biennial exhibition at the Shanghai Biennale.In 2004, Kearney also started work as an Associate Lecturer, teaching art on an MA (Masters) course at the University of the Arts, London.