Gallery sights in Shànghǎi
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50 Moganshan Road Art Centre
Chinese contemporary art has been the hottest thing in the art world for the last few years and there's no sign of the boom ending, with collectors paying record prices for the work of top artists. Traditionally Běijīng dominates the art scene in China. But Shanghai has its own thriving artistic community, centred on this complex of industrial buildings down dusty Moganshan Rd and edging up Suzhou Creek in the north of town.
Put aside a day to poke around the many galleries here. There's some challenging, innovative art, as well as work that won't last, and there are places to sip a coffee alongside the gallery owners and the artists themselves. A confusing series of si…
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Shanghai Sculpture Space
The No 10 Steel Factory has come to life again with an enormous display of large-scale sculpture pieces, set among the offices, studios and cafes of the Red Town Creative Cluster. The quality of the art varies, but it’s a fun walk and offers an interesting glimpse at one of Shànghǎi’s recent redevelopment projects.
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Room With a View Gallery
Art critic Wu Liang conceived of this trendy space atop a department store for showcasing contemporary artworks and the output of up-and-coming artists. An accessible and successful combination, the gallery doubles as an image-conscious loft-bar where the tried and trusted blend of alcohol and art gets the nod from Bohemians city-wide.
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Unique Hill Gallery
You'd never guess there was a gallery hidden in this anonymous apartment block east of Shanghai Stadium. The changing exhibits are strong on Old Shanghai memorabilia, such as cigarette posters and period photos. Some items are for sale. Check listings magazines or call (they speak English) to see what's on before heading out here.
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Art Scene China
Contemporary Chinese art is exhibited over two floors in this lovingly restored 1930s villa. Hidden away in a quiet alley off West Fuxing Rd, the white-painted house's French Concession interior is simple and uncluttered, with a pleasant garden and an absorbing range of contemporary Chinese art work.
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Aura Gallery
This old warehouse space houses changing exhibits by young contemporary Chinese artists and is worth a stop en route to or from the Jewish area. Check magazine listings to see what's on. While you're at it, check to see what's exhibiting at the 3rd-floor DDM Warehouse.
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Contrasts
This art gallery is most notable for its owner – Hong Kong property heiress and socialite Pearl Lam – who has a string of galleries around the world and is an influential figure in China’s contemporary art scene.
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Creek Art Centre
Located in a marvellous old converted brick flour mill dating from 1912, this contemporary art gallery is in a hidden away yet superb setting, with dining sorted at the sixth floor Creek Kitchen (11:00 to 23:00).
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Andrew James Art
This private art gallery is set in an old villa with two decent-sized showrooms. There are some big openings here and the quality of the work (with a focus on Chinese and Asian artists) is generally very high.
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Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art (Moca Shanghai)
With its all-glass construction squeezing every last photon from Shanghai’s murky sunlight, this independent museum is doing a cracking job of bringing contemporary international artwork to the city.
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Liu Haisu Art Gallery
This hulking gallery exhibits works of the eponymous painter, as well as often impressive visiting exhibitions, with the Chine Antiques store in the lobby.
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Shanghai Gallery of Art
This gallery oozes exclusivity and style. Works include photo realist art, photography and conceptual pieces, displayed in a spacious art space.
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