That's Shanghai takes a look at the best art exhibits on this weekend:
Wild State – Chen Duxi Solo Exhibition
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Taking inspiration from the practice of mountaineering, which has been a personal hobby of Chen Duxi’s for some time now, the artist presents this solo exhibition which will feature nine pieces made with mineral pigment on silk, attempting to convey the larger questions and ideas that his outdoor exploits and his experiences in nature have given rise to.
Until June 16, Gallery 55.
Claude Monet New Impressionistic – The Track of Time Art Exhibition 3.0
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This exhibition offers art lovers an extraordinary opportunity to be close to one of the greatest painters’ works in a modern, immersive way. Based on its original content and utilizing a host of different technologies, the exhibition combines some of the latest techniques such as 3D mapping, intelligent interactive devices and installation art to create an immersive art exhibition experience. This exhibition has set up a special zone with cooperative copies authorized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and also includes a cooperation with a top international shadow design team to create a 5D shadow exhibition for its audiences. It also includes a small Monet exhibition for children.
Until Jun 30, Jing’an Sculpture Park. Tickets.
An ID – A'A'A'JIAO Solo Exhibition
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A'A'A'JIAO takes internet typeset as the starting point in this solo exhibition, which is part of the How Now series of exhibitions by young artists. By presenting life on the internet as the starting point in this exhibition, the artist argues about our independence and freedom in the modern age, as computers and technology continue to change the way our minds work and the way our ability to change things in our lives is restricted as a result of continued and seemingly constrictive technological development.
Until July 14, How Art Museum.
Summer of Love – Group Exhibition
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Opening this weekend, Shanghai Center of Photography in Xuhui present works by four very talented photographers and a guest curator, who seek to understand how love and romance has transformed in China over the preceding decades. The varying narratives of love here explored take in the material aspects of China’s wedding industry, discreet expressions of love in a bygone era, as well as a focused project by photographer Coco Dai, whose work explores one particular female subject to present the realities of contemporary womanhood.
Until Aug 19; RMB30 students, RMB40 door. Shanghai Center of Photography.
Sometimes You Wonder, In An Interconnected Universe, Who Is Dreaming Who?: Adrian Villar Rojas
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Head over to Tank No. 3 at the sprawling new art complex in Xuhui, TANK Shanghai, to catch Argentinean artist Adrian Villar Rojas’ solo exhibition, conceived especially for the space. Rojas is known for creating sculptures which force viewers to think about the end of the world and the end of human life. This exhibition makes use of rugged rockforms, reminiscent of ancient ruins, as well as vivid paintings, to transport visitors.
Until Aug 24, TANK Shanghai.
Yoshitaka Amano: Fantasy in Daylight
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Including almost 200 original paintings, 32 newly-created hand drawings and five animated films, this exhibition by Japanese artist, illustrator and designer Yoshitaka Amano. He’s known for his work on animated TV shows like Speed Racer, as well as on the Final Fantasy video games. His drawings and paintings embrace fantastical imagery, while he uses elements of manga and anime in a distinctly pop art style. He has become better known of late for his solo artwork, much of which will be displayed at Modern Art Museum, beginning June 1.
Until Sep 1; RMB70-120. Modern Art Museum.
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