Abstract art
This is the third annual Abstract Art exhibition to be held at the Shanghai Art Museum. Forty works by 21 Chinese artists from home and abroad are on display. Exhibits include oil paintings, water-ink work and installation projects. Visitors can gain an overview of the trends in abstract art over the past two years.
October 14-November 16
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 made of 5,000 lotus seedpods by Wang is exhibited at the same time.
Till October 30
Shanghai Art Museum
325 Nanjing Xilu
Tel: 6327-2829
Colourful notes
Jin G Kam is from Zhejiang and worked as an art teacher at Shanghai University but established his artistic reputation in the US. Kam is known for portraying celebrated musicians such as Bernstein, Louis Armstrong, Yoyo Ma, and Karajan. Over 30 of his paintings are on exhibition in the Shanghai Grand Theatre Gallery.
Opening: 6:30pm, November 1
No. 286 Huangpi Beilu
Tel: 6386-8686 ext 3103
Old Shanghai
Pictures of Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s are on exhibition in the Unique Hill Studio. Visitors can see the international buildings on the bund along Yan'an Donglu, naval vessels on the Huangpu River, planes flying in the sky and the peace monument for WWI.
Weekend 1:00pm-5:00, daily make appointment
October 28-November 28
Unique Hill Studio
Rm 301, 907 Tianyaoqiao Lu
Tel: 5410-4815, 13003257861
Asian Wind
Modern art work from South Korea, Japan and China are on exhibition.
3:00pm-11:00pm,
October 28-November 9
The Room With a View
12F, 479 Nanjing Donglu
Tel: 6352-0256
Pastorale
Artist Cui Kaixi is a countryboy-turned-soldier-turned-artist. After graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, he engaged in oil painting with revolutionary themes, depicting the Long March and revolutionary leaders. In recent years, his painting turned to rural scenes and folk culture, gaining recognition from critics at home and abroad. His recent works are on exhibition in Shengling Gallery.
Openning: 3:00pm, October 25
October 25-November 13
Shengling Gallery
No.19 Shaoxing Lu
Tel: 6473-7319
Childhood dreams
Watercolour works by Yang Bin are on exhibition. Yang recalls the countryside scenes where he and his friends enjoyed their childhood fun and games. Yang hopes to preserve these scenes from childhood with his paintbrush.
Opening: 2:00pm, October 18
Till November 2
D&D Gallery
No.1, Lane 229 Huaihai Xilu
Tel: 6281-5877
Faces of our time
South Korean artist Lim Young-kyum strives for an objective portrayal of Korea, devoid of moralizing or sentimentality. Lim aims to probe into Korean national identity through realistic photography.
Opening: 6:00pm, October 24
October 24-November 2
Aura Art Gallery
5F, 713 Dongdaming Lu
Tel: 6595-0901
Take a seat
Artsea is a newcomer in the Moganshan Lu art community. It's latest show is focused on seats, with artists invited to present their work on this topic.
Till October 30
Artsea Studio & Gallery
2F, Building No.9, 50 Moganshan Lu
Tel: 6227-8380
Bai Qu
Bai Qu was born in Shanghai in the 1940s and later lived in Singapore. He studied Chinese painting from his childhood and Western painting at 16. Bai combines Chinese art with Western painting techniques to find a unique artistic identity.
Till October 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.
Till October 26
Art Scene China
No. 8, Lane 37, Fuxing Xilu
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.
October 24-November 7
Justep Gallery
156 Anfu Lu
Tel: 6403-8627
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, has 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.
Till October 31
Art Scene Warehouse
2F, Building 4, 50 Moganshan Lu
Tel: 6437-0631
Calligraphy painting
Artist Lao Fan's new series is on exhibition. He paints Chinese calligraphy on hand-made paper and combines it with collage. The work 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
EVENTS
Wine school
Montrose Wine School is a monthly classroom-style wine teaching and tasting event, taught in Chinese, which will be held from 3:00- 5:00pm on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Sam Featherstone, general manager of Montrose Shanghai, will deliver the speech. A single course costs 100 yuan entrance fee per person. For the whole set, a 15 per cent discount is offered.
Please make your reservation by Thursday, October 23
Contact: 6329-8979 ext 128
California food and wine
In conjunction with the California Wine Institute's first China promotion, The St. Regis Shanghai presents the Californian Food and Wine Festival from October 23 to November 9. Guest Chef Greg Cole, who hails from California brings his general culinary expertise as well as his speciality creations: Global Comfort Food. According to Cole, Global Comfort Food is meant to be food from different cultures and cuisines that warms the soul and lifts the spirit. Selected wines from California will also be presented together with his creations to add to the dining pleasure.
Tel: 5050-4567 ext 6218
Sax dinner
Rolf Becker, a 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
Little Angels
The famous "Little Angels" from South Korea will bring with it traditional Korean culture to Shanghai this week. The children group's peaceful journey has marked its steps in over 50 countries within 41 years.
5:00pm October 25
Oriental Pearl TV Tower Square
Being a monk for one day
A trip to Tiantai Mountain, the famous Buddhist sacred mountain, is available on October 25 to 26. By paying 480 yuan, which includes all costs for the journey, you can attain personal experience of temple life by talking and dining with monks and sleeping in the temple.
S&K Outdoor Club
Tel: 5424-0794
Device exhibition
PSC 2003, an international exhibition of pumps, valves and piping equipment, is being held in the city with more than 300 companies from 40 countries and regions attending. Germany, South Korea and the United States have organized delegations to the exhibition, which is sponsored by Singapore HQ Link Pte. Ltd. Held on a biennial basis, the exhibition applies a unique "9 in 1 concept", with nine exhibitions hosted simultaneously.
October 22-25
Shanghai International Exhibition Centre
77 Xingyi Road
Tel: 6275-5800
