A recurring look at what's happening at Shanghai's art galleries:
1. Form Consumption Over Substance Reflection
MadeIn Gallery presents news paintings from Chen Ying, Ding Li, Shang Liang and Xu Dawei (pictured) that explores innovate approaches to the medium while delving into the relationship between imagination and substantive understanding.
Jan 7-Mar 4. MadeIn Gallery, Rm 106, 2879 Longteng Da Dao, by Fenggu Lu龙腾大道2879号106室, 近丰谷路
2. Small is Beautiful VII
The seventh edition of Leo Gallery’s annual exhibition focuses on “small” artworks spanning from paintings to installations and more. 13 artists have contributed works in this show that “encourages viewers to approach the neglected small world, and appreciate art from the delicate angle of view.” Opens on January 7 from 5-7pm.
Jan 7-Mar 4. Leo Gallery.
3. Visibility of Power
Curated by Sichuan University Associate Professor Lu Mingjun, the two-part Drawing series recasts the titular medium in a new light. The first show opened last month at Wuhan Art Museum and the second part will be hosted at J:Gallery in m50.
Jan 7-Mar 10. J:Gallery, m50, #102, Block 17, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu
4. Adou: Where/What/When
m97 presents two exhibitions this weekend. Hunan based artist Huang Xiaoliang presents new mixed works East Window in the m98 Project Space. On the main floor gallery space, Sichuan based artist Adou (pictured) presents more than twenty gelatin silver photographs. Opens on January 7 from 4-6pm.
Jan 7-Apr 7. m97.
5. Nathalie Perakis-Valat: Into the Heart of the City - Building the Future
Shanghai’s skyline is iconic but Nathalie Perakis-Valat’s latest solo exhibition pays tribute to the unheralded construction workers responsible for it. The artist photographed 15 individuals while sharing their unique stories. Opens on January 8 from 3-8pm.
Jan 8-Feb 26. Art + Shanghai.
6. Made in Germany: German Photography from the 19th Century to Today
Shanghai Center of Photography presents this historic overview of German photography from 1850 to the present, showcasing iconic masterpieces from legends like Leopold Ahrendts, Umbo amd Erwin Blumenfeld. Made in Germany features more than 100 works tracing the evolution of the form from the post-war avant-garde through the Post-World War II period to today’s continued innovations.
Jan 11-Apr 2. Shanghai Center of Photography, 2555 Longteng Avenue, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾达到2555号, 近丰谷路 (6428 9516)
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