WHAT'S ON... ART
What's On... Art
March 10th, 2010
UPCOMING
Innocence
An exhibition to launch the career of artist Yu Na, whose artistic “innocence” lends its name to the name of the display. Focusing on the paradox between the complexity and simplicity of childhood, her complicated oil paintings look like simple crayon drawings. Mar 20th – Apr 11th. Studio Rouge M50, Bldg 7, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. www.studiorouge.cn
NEW
Silent Invaders
Born in Japan but working in Shanghai, fiber artist Hidemi Shimura exhibits at M50 for the first time in her career. Through coils of colorful material attached to an acrylic board to form barcodes, Shimura asks questions about consumerism and materialism. Mar 13th – 31st. Yard Gallery, 1/F Building 4-B, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. www.ycgallery.com
Libido/MortidoIsland6’s latest exhibition presents a fresh chance to see the work of the mysterious Liu Dao collective. It will be the group’s fourth show, and deals with the theme of creative liberty. Starts Mar 13th. Island6 Art, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. Island6 Art, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. www.island6.org
Communication Beyond the Times
A juxtaposition of ancient art with modern works by abstract artists Chen Ruo Bing, Li Lei, Liang Quan and Park Jong Ha. They bring a wide variety of genres and styles to the table, including traditional calligraphy and oil painting. Mar 13th – Apr 10th. Wellside Gallery, 95 Moganshan Lu, near Changhua Lu. www.wellsidegallery.comXu Kong/Emptiness
The mandala is the subject of this group exhibition by artists Fabria Alam, Fabrice Guyot, Huang Zhiyang and Wu Geng Zhen. The artists use painting, video, and photography to explore their theme. Starts Mar 5th. Art+Shanghai, Bldg 2, Lane 22, 2 Fumin Lu, near Yan’an Lu. www.artplusshanghai.com
CLOSING THIS WEEK
Stolen Moments: Glimpses of Geishas in Japan
Dutch photographer Emmy Schoorl has traveled and exhibited widely in Asia. She comes to Shanghai with a series of photographs on the subject of geishas in Kyoto. Since the movie Memoirs of a Geisha came out, the hidden world of Japanese courtesans has fascinated the world. Get a look-in with this new show. Until Mar 11th. Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xinchang Lu. www.sh-artmuseum.org.cn
Makeover
An exhibition exploring the effects of the Expo on Shanghai. The city is changing, but are we just papering over the cracks? This series of artworks studies what lies beneath, and how the changes will affect the city in the short and long term. Until Mar 13th. Oriental Vista Gallery, 19C Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. www.oriental-vista.com
Nicole Teng
Painter and ceramic worker Nicole Teng displays in China for the first time, using her work to present ideas of beauty and aesthetics. Unlike many artists working today, she chooses not to focus on modern issues, but uses her art only to appeal to her audience’s senses. Until Mar 16th. Plum Gallery, 1025 Nanjing Xi Lu, Lane 37, near Maoming Bei Lu. blog.sina.com.cn/plumshanghai
The Future Demands Your Participation
This huge exhibition consists of British contemporary and folk art. The works come from the British Council Collection, and provide a good overview of the state of art in the UK today. Entry 10 RMB. Until Mar 16th. Minsheng Art Museum,Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu.
ONGOING
Time of Transition
A collection of work by Chinese artists Pang Yong, Lu HongLiang, Zhang YuYan, Hu Zhi Peng, Chen JingDong and Sun MingGang, focusing on all aspects of change. Until Mar 18th. Fellini Gallery, 339 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu. www.fellinigallery.com
Shage Xi Ren: Paper Dolls of Chinese Opera
Henan-born Jiang Jian is famous for his portraits of farmers at home, and orphans fostered by the Shaolin temple. He branches out into the world of paper sculpture with his latest offering - photographs of old Chinese paper dolls found in a Daoist temple in Pingyao. Until Mar 19th. Galerie Beaugeste, Space 519, Bldg 5, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, near Sinan Lu. www.beaugeste-gallery.com
Jannie Kloster Solo Exhibition
In accordance with the whole Year of the Tiger thing, the J Art Gallery has invited Danish artists Jannie Kloster to exhibit a series of feline-themed paintings. Until Mar 20th. J Art Gallery, Building 9, Tianlin Road, near Hongcao Road. www.shanghaigalleryofjart.com
Moving House
A group exhibition of work from Art Labor's resident. Until Mar 26th. Art Labor, 36 Yongjia Lu. www.artlaborgallery.com
Young Artist Show
This group show is an opportunity to catch the work of up-and-coming Chinese artists Liu Ye, Liu Lei and Du Haijun. Liu Ye is an abstract figure painter, while Liu Lei is a printmaker. Du Haijun is interested in the way buildings conceal what is happening within. Until Mar 28th. Leo Gallery, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, near Tai'an Lu. info@leogallery.com.cn
Qiu Jie
Shanghai-born Qiu was a political propaganda artist before he moved to Switzerland in the 80s. His skills stayed with him, and he uses them to inform his work today. Until Mar 31st. Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3/F, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. www.shanghaigalleryofart.com
Z Artists
Group show from a collection of contemporary artists (Zhang Jie, Zhong Biao, Zhou Fan, Zhou Weihua, Zou Tao and Zhu Wei) whose work discusses the influence of the Roman alphabet on their lives. Until Mar 31st. ArtScene Warehouse, M50, Moganshan Lu. www.artscenewarehouse.com
Lu Jun, Shiau Jon Jen & Luo Er Qi
As part of the JUE festival, the Fuxing Lu gallery has brought together Chinese contemporary photographer Lu Jun, Taiwanese sculptor Shiau Jon Jen, and installationist Luo Er for a mixed media show. Until Mar 31st. Elisabeth de Brabant Art Center, 299 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Huashan Lu. www.elisabethdebrabant.com
Kathryn Gohmert: Rockets’ Red Glare
American artist Kathryn Gohmert expresses her feelings about China and her homeland in this chaotic exhibition of paintings, using such diverse materials as spray paint and coffee. Until Apr 1st. Intercept Gallery, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu.
Beautiful Jeju Island
Korean artist Choi Hyeong Yang pays tribute to his adopted home, Jeju Island, with an exhibition of paintings depicting its natural beauty. Until Apr 4th. Narana Art Studio, Unit B, Bldg 5, 2361 Yangshupu Lu, near Ningwu Lu. www.narana.biz
Best of Time
Photographers Dai Mouyu, Guo Peng and Xu Shijun from Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou, deal with humans’ relationships with their surroundings. Until Apr 6th. FQ Projects, No. 76, Lane 927 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Maoming Nan Lu. www.fqprojects.com
The Tell-tale Heart
A group show inspired by 19th century writer Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, in which Chinese, America, Thai, and Japanese video artists present their interpretation of narrative form. Until Apr 11th. James Cohan Gallery, 1/F, Bldg 1, No. 1, Lane 170 Yueyang Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu. www.jamescohan.com
SH PICKChimera
Photographer Michael Ryan created the book “Propellor Girl & Other Tales” as a fairytale tribute to his daughter. Surreal landscapes, weird happenings, and strange characters come together to make a piece of work not dissimilar to “Alice in Wonderland”. This exhibition launches the book and displays photographs from it. Until Apr 11th. Don Gallery, 1863 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Gao'an Lu. www.dongallery.cn
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