A recurring look at what's happening at Shanghai's art galleries:
Christmas Island, Naturally
Existing within a space somewhere between reality and fantasy, Robert Zhao Renhui's Christmas Island, Naturally presents the Singaporean artist's take on the many facets behind the relationship between humans and animals. Originally commissioned for the 2016 Sydney Biennale, this is the first time this series will be exhibited in China.
Sep 3-Nov 19, ShanghArt Gallery.
Soft Power
Four female artists display their take on womanhood in this group show. All four artists from Hong Kong and the Mainland deal in abstract paintings that explore ideas of mythology and philosophy.
Until Sep 23, Leo Gallery.
Philippe Parreno: Synchronicity
An all-encompassing art-going experience, Philippe Parreno's first major solo exhibition in China looks to remodel the way in which time, space, light and sound is used as a gallery's means of exhibiting.
Until Sep 17, Rockbund Art Museum.
Sonsara
Celeste Bousier-Mougenot's new exhibition contemplates the essense of life in both a fleeting individual human way as well as an overarching force that governs our world and its other inhabitants. Six large sound installations combine sounds and images in a way that offers an immersive experience for audiences to interact with the environment before them as well as the gallery space they currently exist within.
Until Nov 12 (every day except Mondays), Minsheng Art Museum.
Celebrating Habitat - The Real, The Virtual & The Imaginary
Power Station hosts this innovative solo exhibit from acclaimed Indian architect and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi. The show offers a selection of works from his 62-year career, including public housing, educational institutions and furniture design, all of which are vibrant and experimental.
Until Oct 29, Power Station of Art.
1927-2017: 90th Anniversary of Army Day
To mark the 90th anniversary of Army Day, the Long Museum will be showcasing a collection of paintings reflecting a revoluntionary theme that pervaded the events started by the Nanchang Uprising.
Until Jan 31 2018, Long Museum.
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