Shanghai
A dazzling fusion of tradition and cutting-edge contemporary art
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Venues
Art & the City in Dialogue
Shanghai pulses with energy, home to vibrant hotspots like the Power Station of Art and the West Bund Art Museum. The city's art scene thrives during Shanghai Art Week, showcasing both established and emerging talents, while districts like M50 continue to drive innovative practices in contemporary art.
Urban Infrastructure
Shanghai's Art Ecosystem
The institutions, galleries, and independent spaces through which Shanghai produces, hosts, and transmits contemporary culture.
Yuz Museum Shanghai
HOW Art Museum
Gallery Directory
Contemporary Galleries in Shanghai
A verified directory of Shanghai's contemporary art galleries — each record fetched and confirmed from the gallery's official website.
An influential gallery with a strong international presence, known for its focus on painting and its ability to launch the careers of a diverse group of artists. Almine Rech is celebrated for her keen eye and for fostering long-term relationships with artists.
A leading Asian gallery with spaces across Korea and China, known for its expansive collection and championing of contemporary Asian artists. Founded by collector Ci Kim, Arario has been instrumental in bringing Chinese and Southeast Asian art to international attention.
China's first nonprofit art organization dedicated to media art, combining exhibition space with research lab and educational initiatives. As a hybrid institution, CAC has been crucial in developing media art in Asia and connecting it to global conversations.
A leading gallery from Taiwan focusing on emerging and established artists from Asia. TKG+ is celebrated for its commitment to video, installation, and performance art, showcasing new media artists who consistently push the boundaries of artistic practice in the region.
Biennale Radar
Part of Biennale Radar's Art & the City in Dialogue series — aggregating live editorial intelligence about how cities and the art world speak to each other.