WHAT'S ON... ART
What's On... Art
February 3rd, 2010
NEW
Jeremy Stockton Johnson Couture Photo Exhibition
The first of a new monthly event series from Cocktail Couture, celebrating art and fashion. Xintiandi’s swanky Pavillon Costes hosts, with an exhibition of photographs by Jeremy Stockton Johnson. The show opens on Feb 4th, when the Vogue-featured photographer will be presenting his work in person. 9pm till late @ Pavillon Costes, House 17, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. www.pavilloncostes.comObscure Desire
A group exhibition of paintings and photographs by contemporary artists from China and abroad. The theme is desire and all its permutations, and the pieces share a healthy dash of surrealism. Feb 5th – Mar 5th. 1918 ArtSPACE, 20 Moganshan Lu. www.1918artspace.com
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. Starts Feb 5th. Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3/F, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. www.shanghaigalleryofart.comYoung 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. Starts Feb 6th. Leo Gallery, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, near Tai'an Lu. info@leogallery.com.cn
CLOSING THIS WEEK
Urban Transfers
Debut Shanghai exhibition from German artist, Peter Lindenberg in which he compares the abstract urban landscapes of Shanghai, Beijing, and Berlin. Until Feb 2010. Galerie Junger, Level 2, T-Gallery, 525 Hengshan Lu. www.galeriejunger.com
Qiu Shengxian Solo Exhibition
Since graduating from the Jin De Zhen Art Academy, Qiu Shengxian has become one of China’s most popular contemporary artists. He displays exclusively at Outstanding Art, and this exhibition is a showcase of his work to date. Until Feb 1st. Outstanding Art, M50 Creative Space, M50, Moganshan Lu. www.outstandingartshanghai.com
Late Afternoon Confusion: Elke Marhöfer
Berlin-based artist Elke Marhöfer exhibits in Shanghai for the first time, decorating the Fei center’s main room with a series of installations. Until Feb 6th. Fei Contemporary Art Center, 40-2F, Lingshi Lu, near Wanrong Lu. www.feiartcenter.com
ONGOING
Unknown Print
Japanese painter and lithograph artist Toko Shinoda’s work is attractive and highly collectible. The Tolman Collection is the largest dealer of Shinoda, and the curators are throwing open their doors to the public. Viewing is by appointment on weekdays. Until Feb 11th. The Tolman Collection, The Penthouse, Room 2203, Mao Ming Mansion, 29 Yongjia Lu, near Maoming Nan Lu.
Glass Metropolis
Shanghainese glass artist Lu Chi uses her craft to depict the beauty and elegance of the developing city in which she lives, through a series of large-scale works. Until Feb 14th. Studio Rouge M50, Bldg 7, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. www.studiorouge.cn
Shanghai Propaganda Landscapes
One of Shanghai’s coolest museums, the Propaganda Art Center, is celebrating its recent expansion with a New Year exhibition. The pieces on display show Shanghai’s landscape in various propagandist posters and artworks. ¥20. Until Feb 20th. Propaganda Poster Art Center, Rm. BOC, B/F, Bldg 4, 868 Huashan Lu, near Wukang Lu.
Four Choices For You
An exhibition of work from four up and coming artists - Song Chen, Wang Zhuo, Li Yuwen and Zhao Yiqian. All four have explored the themes of illusion, individuality, memory, and reality. Until Feb 26th. Eastlink Gallery, Bldg 6, 5/F, M50, Moganshan Lu. www.eastlinkgallery.cn
Things From The Gallery Warehouse 2
Another chance for you to see some art that’s usually hidden away in the warehouse. ShanghART has trawled through its annals and archives to put together another ‘From The Gallert’ show. Expect to see works by Shao Yi, Yang Zhenzhong, and Hu Jieming. Until Feb 27th. ShanghART Gallery, M50, Moganshan Lu. www.shanghartgallery.com
Eye of Compassion: Wang Chao Solo Exhibition
Wang Chao goes back to basics with this collection of works in pen and pencil. He studies the development of rural China and the growth of urban centers, focusing on the human aspect. Until Feb 28th. Art+Shanghai, Bldg 2, Lane 22, 2 Fumin Lu, near Yan’an Lu. www.artplusshanghai.com
Spread - Produced by MadeIn
New art collaborative Madeln is the brainchild of Xu Zhen. This multi-genre, multi-media exhibition uses installation, drawing, painting, and collage to give an overview of modern art in China. Until Feb 28th. ShanghART Gallery, 796 Huaihai Lu. www.shanghartgallery.com
Zhang Dali
After finishing his studies in China, artist Zhang Dali went to Italy and discovered not the work of the Great Masters, but the humble art of graffiti. He brought street art to Beijing in the early ‘90s, and is the only artist except Jackson Pollock and Keith Haring to have graced the cover of Time magazine. This exhibition is a showcase of his work. Until Mar 2nd. 18 Gallery, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, The Bund. www.artatbund18.com
Fakirs
In the third in a series of exhibitions at island6 featuring work by the Liu Dao collective, Island6 continues to question consciousness – the main theme of the group’s output. Areas of focus include psychology, parapsychology, philosophy and cognitive science. Until Mar 5th. Island6 Art, M50, 50 Moganshan Lu. www.ifa-gallery.com
Care To Dance?
Artists Aki Lumi, Jin Baoshan, Rong Jie, Tang Dixin and Xu Di come together for a mixed media, mixed genre exhibition designed to show Chinese contemporary art in all its shapes, forms, and incarnations. Until Mar 7th. Vanguard Gallery, Rm. 204, Bldg 4A, M50. www.vanguardgallery.com
Drink For Life
A multi-genre exhibition on the theme of water, Drink For Life will bring together photography and music. Until Mar 10th. Two Cities Gallery, M50, Moganshan Lu. www.twocitiesgallery.com
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
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