On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of Shanghai K11 Art Mall, 36 artists from both domestic and international circles gathered for the the second OPENFILE Festival of Contenporary Visual Culture opening.
The theme of this art festival is 'A Whole New World,' relaunching a fantastic adventure filled with miracles and creativity. The first week of the exhibition opening was star-studded, with many well-known artists from home and abroad visiting the venue for close interactions with the audience. The hottest sausage man took over the streets, 3D fun graffiti, and art wall check-ins...
Throughout the exhibition period of more than a month, Shanghai K11 will also invite the audience to participate in a 360° immersive art carnival through a series of colorful art activities, cross-boundary collaborations, interactive experiences, and a variety of novel trendy play methods, exploring unlimited creative inspirations.
Through this new century visual feast that integrates diverse international art and culture, 'Cultural Pioneer' K11 aims to continue building and leading an internationally friendly art landmark, and also to present to the public the unique 'Brave New World' that belongs to K11.
A Whole New World
OPENFILE Opening
Artistic Extravaganza: Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of a "A Whole New World"
OPENFILE is dedicated to enhancing the exchange among international talents. By connecting different artistic fields, OPENFILE has become an important platform for showcasing innovative visual culture and promoting cross-cultural exchanges.
The 'A Whole New World' invites the audience to explore these complex realms together and experience unprecedented 'whimsical ideas.'
As art meets technology and tradition collides with the future, an artistic feast that transcends cultural and social boundaries is passionately staged at Shanghai K11.
With six exhibition halls and five thematic chapters, the exhibition includes hand-drawn paintings, sculptures, cutting-edge digital works, and artificial intelligence, showcasing up to 100 groups/pieces of work and pioneering creative achievements from 36 artists worldwide.
This includes the Chinese debut of several overseas artists, with a total exhibition area of 2,000 square meters, together constructing a 'Brave New World' full of miracles and infinite possibilities.
Two globally popular animation artists, Danny Casale and Nobody Sausage, bring their popular works, German genius artist Christoph Niemann presents mind-blowing masterpieces, Italian national treasure artist Emiliano Ponzi brings a new immersive art installation, and internationally acclaimed line magician Shantell Martin expresses new inspiration with free and casual strokes.
Additionally, young Chinese artists such as Ma Ming, Melting Sadness, Huang Heshan, and Sean Tnyu bring new works to interpret.
The artists reimagine our relationship with space, time, and the digital world, presenting a new century visual feast with unique creative perspectives and artistic languages.
Moreover, the exhibition also features a brand collaboration area, art salon, and souvenir shops, as well as a series of creative and fun art workshops brought by numerous artists, providing a richer and more diverse artistic experience for visitors.
OPENFILE展览现场
澳洲艺术家Brolga开幕现场T恤绘画互动
美国艺术家 Danny Casale 开幕现场涂鸦表演
Crossover Integration: A Romantic Encounter of Art and Life
Strolling down Huaihai Road, it's hard not to pause and stay at Shanghai K11, which exudes its own artistic aura. A mysterious black box and the 'dancing sausages' by artist Nobody Sausage are warmly inviting you to approach and discover the secret within.
Renowned Australian artist Brolga's distinctively styled, dreamy graffiti also makes its first appearance in 3D on the iconic dome of Shanghai K11, instantly transporting people to a fantastical world full of imagination.
Upon entering, you'll find fun and creative art walls everywhere, with passionately dancing sausage people, the Dog Emperor in new clothes, and colorful, adorable cats... Each artistic image emits a strong sense of dopamine happiness, immersing visitors in a multi-sensory experience.
In addition to the immersive visual experience, Shanghai K11 also cleverly integrates interactive magic, with various interesting interactive checkpoints throughout the venue. Pick up the checkpoint manual, unlock new artistic codes, and even have the chance to acquire limited-edition cultural peripherals, making every step of exploration a unique journey of creative inspiration.
During the exhibition, the 'dancing sausages' will also make surprise appearances from time to time, transforming from virtual to reality, inviting visitors to join in the humorous 'Guangchang Dance.'
By integrating art into life and offering a rich variety of trendy play methods, the audience can participate personally and share in an immersive artistic carnival.
神秘黑盒子互动打卡空间
Creative Pioneer: Continuously Leading the New Benchmark of 'Cultural Business Districts'
As the first project created by the K11 brand in mainland China, this year also marks the eleventh year of Shanghai K11.
The pioneer of 'cultural retail,' K11 has never stood still, continuously breaking through and innovating, pioneering new arts, new business formats, new spaces, new ways of playing, and new experiences, presenting to the public a 'Brave New World' that belongs to Shanghai K11:
From the OPENFILE Contemporary Visual Art Festival to various unrestricted and popular exhibitions in the past, the IP creation of the K11 Art Festival, which is a rich creation and expression of diverse arts.
In the field of catering, following the current popular Bistro culture, it has introduced the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan Bistro beloved by young people, and the new popular catering that keeps renewing itself, presenting authentic local flavors to diners, and gathering global flavors to meet diverse taste bud needs.
Targeting the young customer base, Shanghai K11 has also created a richer and more diverse brand business format, with brands such as POP MART, Card Hobby, PopSockets, and others successively settling in, providing personalized consumption choices for the new generation of consumers, and enriching existing commercial content.
In addition, Shanghai K11 is also constantly breaking through itself, expanding its space, developing creative spaces with different positioning for different groups, and creating unique innovative content. GARAGE NEVER SLEEP has become a club for spreading contemporary music, art, and fashion, and creative projects like THE BASEMENTX Baihui have also built a continuous, symbiotic, and vibrant interactive platform for youth culture, encouraging more cultural exchanges and creative expressions in the living room where music and creativity blend.
上海K11户外广场
Art exhibitions, brand revitalization, retail renewal... all take place within this commercial art space. Shanghai K11 not only continues its in-depth expression of culture and art but also presents a refreshed cultural venue to the public through new business formats and experiences.
In the future, Shanghai K11 will continue to lead the new benchmark of the 'cultural business district,' with an open and inclusive attitude, inviting artists and audiences from around the world to embark on a journey of creative inspiration and explore the infinite possibilities of a 'Brave New World.'
Exhibition Information
Date: Sep 6-Oct 20
Address：chi K11 Art Museum, B3 Level, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huangpu District,
Price: RMB100, Early Bird RMB50
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Artists
Agathe Singer, Alex Merry, Alexis Jamet, Benjamin Benichou, Brolga, Cem Hasimi, Changchien Shihyang (张简士扬) , Cheng Cheng Yi (程诚一), Chloe Chen（陈嫣冉）, Christoph Niemann, Crosswave, Cyril Lancelin, Daniel Palillo, Danny Casale, David Stenbeck, Duo Lanna (多兰娜), Emiliano Ponzi, Gary Card, Huang Heshan (黄河山), JCCHR, John Booth, Leo Caillard, Lony Mathis, Lorien Stern, Ma Ming (马鸣), Melting Sadness (张权), Nan Lang (南朗), Nobody Sausage, Salventius, Sean Tnyu (沈天宇), Shantell Martin, Steven Guo (郭龙飞), Thanawat Sakdawisarak, TODAM, Yoyo Nasty, Zuer Chen (M.Y蚂蚁)（排名不分先后，按首字母排序)
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