A recurring look at what's happening at Shanghai's art galleries:
1. 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.
Until Feb 26. Art + Shanghai.
2. Yin Zhaoyang: New Works
Out at the Bund, Matthew Liu Fine Arts presents the latest works from the Beijing-based contemporary artist known for his expressive, melancholic take on landscape. A stalwart within the mid-1990s Youth Cruelty movement in Chinese contemporary art known for their realistic portraitures, Yin continues his interest in abscrapt and conceptual landscape works with many of these New Works inspired by several visits to Songshan Mountains.
Until Feb 26. Matthew Liu Fine Arts.
3. 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.
Until 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
4. 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.”
Until Mar 4. Leo Gallery.
5. 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.
Until Mar 10. J:Gallery, m50, #102, Block 17, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu
6. Infinite Dream: An Exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's Works, Season Two
Following the success of its first season, Je Fine Art continues its series celebrating the polka dot queen of the avant-garde. The Japanese born artist famously inspired Warhol and other legendary contemporary artists when she moved to New York City. She remains loved with fashion companies and artists like Damien Hirst clearly inspired by her legacy. For Infinite Dream, there will be a focus on Kusama’s print works, particularly her pumpkins series. In addition, an original sculpture pumpkin autographed by the artist will also be shown. For more, check out our 2013 feature on Yayoi Kusama.
Until Mar 15. Je Fine Art Gallery.
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