Lascivious blossoms
Wang Xiaohui, one of the best-known contemporary women photographers in China displays her new series of work, "the Eros of Flowers" at the Shanghai Art Museum. A large installation of 5,000 lotus seedpods by Wang is exhibited at the same time.
Till October 30
Chen Cheng-Hsiung
Chen is a pioneering abstract painter from Taiwan. He has been courageous in breaking away from old styles and seeking new ways of expression. This is a retrospective exhibition of his 50-year art experience.
Till October 12
Shanghai Art Museum
325 Nanjing Xilu
Tel: 6327-2829
Feminine oils
Woman artist He Jiping studied French Impressionist art and adds an oriental flavour to her paintings of lively family and natural scenes. Women, children, cats, the piano and furniture pieces are frequent ingredients of her paintings.
Till October 12
Bai Qu
Bai Qu was born in Shanghai in the 1940s and later lived in Singapore. He studied Chinese painting since childhood and Western painting at 16. Bai combines Chinese art with Western painting to find his unique artistic identity.
October 18-31
Avant-Garde Gallery
1376 Xianxia Lu
Tel: 6290-4725
Abstract Feng Feng
The central direction of Feng Feng's visual work manifests in planes of bold, raw colour, upon which he delves into three-dimensional reliefs. Feng Feng employs a technique which serves to consolidate a historical and cultural legacy: the primordial use of colour, the dense near sculptural applications of paint and mixed media attest to an emphatic employment of Chinese traditions.
October 16-26
Art Scene China
No. 8, Lane 37, Fuxing Xilu
Tel: 6437-0631
Tao Yan
Twelve young Chinese artists including Zhu Yu, Lu Chunsheng, Xiang Liqing, Xu Zhen are giving a joint exhibition in Biz Art, displaying some of their bold experiments in modern art.
6:30pm, October 10-20
Biz Art
4F, No.7 building
50 Moganshan Lu
Tel: 6277-5358
Four artists
Luo Lang, Qian Liu, Yang Canjun and Wang Nen are all senior professors in fine art academies. Shengling displays its collection of the work of these academic artists in October.
Shengling Gallery
19 Shaoxing Lu
Tel: 6473-7319
Qiu Jiongjiong
Qiu Jiongjiong's solo exhibition is the first to be held at Art Scene Warehouse's beautifully renovated 1,800 square metre warehouse space at Suzhou Creek. Qiu has emerged as a unique and talented voice in the field of contemporary art in China. The artist's personal curiosity about the great tales of history, of whatever origin, have broken the confines which have served to restrain many of his generation. Qiu draws freely and liberally from sources as diverse as the ancient classics of Greece and Rome, as well as those of his native China, as inspiration for his artwork.
October 23-31
Art Scene Warehouse
2F, Building 4, 50 Moganshan Road
Tel: 6437-0631
Southwest China scenes
Rao Xiangping from Guizhou and Chen Xiongxun from Yunnan are both good at depicting the life and folk culture of Southwest China. Rao focuses vividly on the national costumes and silver accessories, while Chen depicts folk legends in bright colours.
Opening: 6:30pm, October 24
Justep Gallery
156 Anfu Lu
Tel: 6403-8627
Calligraphy painting
Artist Lao Fan's new series is on exhibition. He paints Chinese calligraphy on hand-made paper and combines it with collage. It is a dialogue between traditional art and modern expression, as well as a unity of time and space.
Till October 31
Cangbo Gallery
No.9 North Lane Xintiandi
Lane 181 Taicang Lu
Tel: 6336-5862
Autumn Show
Elegant Gallery's fifth Autumn Joint Exhibition features six modern Chinese artists. The annual autumn exhibition is known in art circles for the high quality of the works and strong personal character of the artists.
Till October 31
Elegant Gallery
5 Anfu Lu
Tel: 5403-9942
Maya Schweizer
The French woman artist's photography works are on exhibition.
Till October 25
The Room With a View
12F, 479 Nanjing Donglu
Tel: 6352-0256
Celebrity guests
A museum that presents the life stories and relics of past celebrities was launched recently in Fushou Yuan cemetery. The museum started to collect resources eight years ago and the cemetery now hosts over 300 past celebrities of whom over 60 are exhibited, including pop star Teressa Teng, and seven Chinese opera artists.
Fu Shou Yuan Museum
7270 Wai Qingsong Highway
Tel: 6920-9026
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EVENTS
Canuck connection
An informal gathering of Canadians in the Shanghai area. All Canadians and friends of Canadians living, working, studying or visiting in Shanghai are welcome to attend.
7:30pm-9:30pm, October 10
Cotton's, 45 Yueyang Lu (corner of Dongping LU)
Contact: 6279-8400
50 yuan includes two drinks
Canadian Thanksgiving
The holiday season is fast approaching. Tianma Country Club is sponsoring a Thanksgiving event for Canadians and their family and friends. Come join us for an afternoon of Golf, tennis, BBQ, drinks, wwimming, Sauna and even a chance to treat yourself to a luxurious Health Spa Treatment! (note: Golf and Spa extra). Tianma has a brand new Recreation Facility and you are invited for a "sneak preview".
3:00pm, October 11 (earlier for golfers who want to play 18 holes).
Tianma Country Club
3958 Zhaokun Lu, Songjiang (about 40km west of downtown)
Tel: 5766-2088
Dinner: 100 yuan/person or 200 yuan/family of 3
Golf: 140 yuan/Tianma member or 340 yuan/Tianma non-member (9 holes)
18 holes at regular prices (about 800 yuan for non-members )
German Week
Shanghai's Times Square will host the Second German Week. German products including home appliances, automobiles and personal care products will be exhibited in the open square in front of the building. The event also features German school students' performances and an introduction to German culture. There will also be a lucky draw.
October 10-19
99 Huaihai Zhonglu
Shanghai Time Square
Tel: 6391-0691
Terry Fox Run
The 6th Terry Fox Run in Shanghai will be held on October 19. The Terry Fox Run is held annually all over the world to raise funds for cancer research. The Terry Fox Run also aims to raise awareness about cancer research in the community. This is why the donations will be given to a Shanghai hospital conducting cancer research.
9:00am,October 19
Century Park, Pudong
Registration forms are available now at: Four Seasons Hotel
500 Weihai Road
Tel: 6287-0930
Fax: 6287-1004
Sax dinner
Rolf Becker, well-known saxophonist in Europe, will present saxophone solos and "the Greatest Pop Ballads to diners at the Mayfair Hotel on October 24. The "Sound of Silence" will blend with sweet and crispy Tiger Prawn with Thai Chili Sauce, Beef Consomme with Chicken Dumpling and many more.
1555 Dingxi Lu
Tel: 6240-8888 ext 8818
Email: doc@mayfairshanghai.com
488 yuan per person
Russian songs
A National Song and Dance Troupe from Russia gives performances in Bluesea Broadway. Also performing are sea animals like the dolphin.
7:30pm, till October 12
Peace Park
168 Xingang Lu
Tel: 5596-9018
Baroque lights
A Baroque lights exhibition will begin in Changfeng Park in October. The renowned Italian artist Paulicelli will build 13 Baroque-style palaces using over 700,000 special light bulbs.
6:00pm-10:00pm
Till November 2
Changfeng Park, 25 Daduhe Lu
Tel: 6217-2426
70 yuan
Egyptian treasures
A total of 143 treasures from the Egyptian National Museum will be on display at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. This show includes many exhibits never shown outside Egypt before.
10:00am-4:00pm
October 18-November 17
1000 Yan'an Xilu
Tel: 6272-0297
Toy show
An international toy expo will be held at Shanghai Mart to display toys of various kinds from more than 100 brand-name producers at home and abroad. The four-day event will have about 15,000 professional buyers attending. As the world's largest toy manufacturer, China provides toys for 75 per cent of the overseas market.
October 8-11
ShanghaiMart
99 Xingyi Lu
Tel: 6236-6888
Touch rugby tournament
Shanghai Football Club offers touch rugby, contact rugby, cricket and other special events several times a year. Come along any Saturday and join in a social game of touch rugby. A tournament is held every two or three months.
1:00pm, every Saturday
25 yuan for casual visitors
manager@shanghaifootballclub.com
