The gallery was one of the first from China to participate in international art fairs such as Art Basel and FIAC in Paris. It was also named one of the 75 most influential galleries in a Thames & Hudson publication, “International Art Galleries: Post-war to Post-millennium”.
Established in 1996, the gallery is headed by gallery director Lorenz Helbling, and represents over 40 artists including Ding Yi, Chen Xiaoyun, Sun Xun, Yu Youhan, Yang Fudong, Zeng Fanzhi, Li Shan, and Zhang Enli. The Gallery also supports the work of innovative younger artists.
Since its inauguration the gallery has established more than 70 exhibitions and represents China's most talented artists working with different media ranging from painting and sculpture to video art and performance. Today ShanghART works out in Shanghai, in Beijing and Singapore.
If your head belongs to art and design, then get your head to the newly opened NAFA Creative Design Centre + Gallery. Located wihtin NAFA’s Fashion Campus 2, this space is all geared up for exhibitions and events, and comes armed with a super collection of arty books (courtesy of Thames & Hudson).
The gallery will enjoy its grand opening on 10 March with an exhibition of local designer Frederick Lee, entitled “The World of Frederick Lee”.