A recurring look at what's happening at Shanghai's art galleries:
1. Girolamo Marri: One Hour Without Understanding
Currently a resident at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel’s program, Marri takes over the always-intriguing Bazaar Compatible for their latest short-term exhibit. On Aug 27 at 5pm, he will give an hour-long performance based on the complexity of understanding. While it may sound heady, Marri is known for injecting humor into the proceedings. Following the performance, an installation will remain (see above image of Marri’s past show about tea) until August 31. Located in the flower section of Xinhu Market, Bazaar Compatible remains one of Shanghai’s most original art spaces.
Aug 27-Aug 31. Bazaar Compatible, Xinhua Market, Stall 26, 96 Anshun Lu, by Dingxi Lu 安顺路98号, 小商品市场内26号铺, 近定西路 (www.w1d3cl183.1mm3d1at3.org)
2. Between Streets and Mountains
This group exhibition celebrates contemporary Filipino art with artists Geraldine Javier, Leslie de Chavez (see above), MM Yu and Buen Calubayan exploring the rich yet tumultuous cultural history of the country across a variety of mediums.
Until Sep 2. Arario Gallery.
3. Local Impressions
Noeli Gallery hosts this group exhibition featuring three artists from around the globe exploring artistic life in a Chinese megacity. Participants include Stéfanie Vallée, LV Zhe and Changlong. For more, check out our interview with Vallée.
Until Sep 8. Noeli Gallery, see event listing.
4. Chen Shaoxiong: Prepared
Power Station of Pays tribute to the pioneering experimental artist who was a member of the influential Big Tail Elephants artistic group that conducted guerilla styled projects in Guangzhou during the 1990s documenting their hometown’s massive urbanization. Now based in Beijing, Chen has exhibited across the world. In the biggest solo exhibition of his date, he will be presenting two new projects while showing off his famed works like 2002’s Anti-Terrorism Variety (see above) and his more recent inkworks.
Until Sep 11. Power Station of Art.
5. The World of Tim Burton
No one would ever accuse Tim Burton of lacking style. From Beetlejuice to The Corpse’s Bride, the director/producer/writer/animator has carved out a distinctly dark gothic style that remains highly influential. This massive touring exhibition features over 500 pieces of his work dating back to his childhood bringing visitors deep into his mind, split into nine areas based around a movie theme. For more, check out our feature on The World of Tim Burton. Tickets available through That's via GoPiao here.
Until Oct 10, RMB130-200. LaFayette Art Center, tickets.
6. Li Shoubai: Lost in Shanghai’s Film World
The Shanghainese artist’s gallery Shoubai Art teams with Shanghai Film Institute for this exhibition highlighting the city’s distinct haipai style art with classic Chinese cinema that elicit memories when Shanghai ruled the country’s film world almost a century ago.
Until Oct 31, RMB60. Shanghai Film Museum.
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