By Andrew Chin
1. Hu Jieming: Lights of Time
Running in parallel with the Shanghai Biennale, this solo exhibition from the pioneering multimedia artist mixes video installations exploring light and shadow with enclosed white cubes and other works inspired by the city’s history.
Nov 11-Mar 30. Aurora Museum, 99 Fucheng Lu, by Huayuanshiqiao Lu.
2. ART021
Named after Shanghai’s area code, this massive contemporary art fair features a who’s who of international galleries. Highlights include Kaw’s memorable Companion (pictured) but there will be plenty of other stellar exhibitions and events for art lovers to enjoy. The festival is part of the Shanghai International Arts Festival.
Nov 12-13, 11am-6pm, RMBTBA. Shanghai Exhibition Center, 1000 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Lu.
3. Ni Jun: The Deep Blue Sea
Shanghai Gallery of Art welcomes the acclaimed Tianjin artist who presents his latest solo exhibition that pays tribute to the force and geopolitical impact of the sea. In The Deep Blue Sea, he mixes original research with objects from sites to create works across a variety of media including video, paintings and installations.
Nov 12-Jan 7. Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu.
4. Slippages
Pearl Lam hosts this groups exhibition featuring works “slippery in meaning” that address the relationship between interpretation and perception. Participants include Gao Weigang, Sakarin Krue-On, Li Jingxiong, MAP Office (see above), Nabuqi, Sun Yuan and Peng Yu (see cover image), Xie Nanxing and Zhou Yangming.
Nov 12-Jan 7. Pearl Lam Gallery, 181 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, by Fuzhou Lu.
5. Shanghai Biennale
Power Station of Art hosts the 11th edition of this massive contemporary art fair that will emphasize “the possibilities of South-South dialogue within the current scenario of a highly connected world.” The acclaimed Dehli-based Raqs Media Collective (pictured above) curates presenting a destination for many different kinds of exploration and investigation that will also serve as a launching pad for new visions, ideas and artists.
Nov 12-Mar 12, 9am-5pm, RMB20. Power Station of Art, 200 Huayuangang Lu, by Miaojiang Lu.
6. West Bund Art + Design Fair 2016
The budding cultural corridor of the West Bund celebrates the third edition of this international art fair, welcoming 31 leading contemporary galleries from around the world. Highlights include the first large scale exhibition from pop art master Alexander Katz (pictured) and the opening of ShanghART’s West Bund gallery.
Until Nov 13, noon-6pm (Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat-Sun), RMB60-80. West Bund Art & Design Center, 2555 Longteng Avenue, by Longyao Lu.
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