A recurring look at what's happening at Shanghai's art galleries:
1. Zhang Moliu: Cold Memory
The OFOTO adjoining, ANART Gallery hosts the first Shanghai solo exhibition by the Jinan born artist known for her colorful and slightly askew depictions of women. Opens on May 7 from 4-6pm.
May 7-July 1. ANART (OFOTO).
2. Feng Fangyu: Confusion
Speaking of OFOTO, they will host this fascinating exhibition inspired by the 1860 looting of Bejing’s Old Summer Palace in which the heads of the 12 Chinese zodiac statues in the court were taken. In Confusion, Feng rewrites the context of the garden grounds that once signified power but in his hands, resemble graveyards of a glorious past. Opens on May 7 from 4-6pm.
May 7-July 1. OFOTO.
3. Resurrection of Materiality: Dual Exhibition by Zhuang Hong Yi and Zhang Zhenxue
With material and crafting enjoying a comeback within contemporary art, Bund gallery Art + hosts Beijing born, Rotterdam based artist Zhuang Hong Yi and Chongqing based Zhang Zhenxue to show off their vibrant works from Zhuang’s work with rose and lotus pedals to Zhang’s 50’s cinema inspired interiors (see cover image).
May 8-June 19. Art + Shanghai Gallery.
4. Wang Yishu: Open Ending
As part of a roving exchange program with CIPA Beijing, C14 hosts the experimental photographer known for crafting ambiguous, yet striking images. Opening party is on May 8 starting at 1pm.
May 8-June 19. C14 Gallery.
5. In Between the Times: Zhou Yunxia’s Evolution since the 1980s
Shanghai Gallery of Art pays tribute to the acclaimed artist who has evolved alongside the country's art scene. As part of the sent-down youth generation, Zhou was a contemporary of the famed '85 New Wave but his artistic interests have always been either ahead or behind his time. This exhibition showcases his evolving interests from his expressionist works from the 1980s to his more modern explorations with uncoventional materials like toad skin.
Until May 12. Shanghai Gallery of Art.
6. Zhang Jianjun: Water ∙ Quintessence
It’s been nearly 30 years, but Zhang Jian-Jun returns to his hometown for this solo exhibition celebrating his career. Archival footage of the Chinese abstract art pioneer’s past art installations and performances will complement Zhang’s latest sculpture works, oil and ink paintings that explore classical Chinese philosophy.
Until May 28. Pearl Lam Gallery.
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