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  • 451renier50
    Ashford, UK16 contributions
    Fantastic Metro
    Easy to use and soo cool down there and very clean. Excellent way of getting around and very cheap too!
    Review of: Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
    Written 20 July 2023
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  • IvO
    13 contributions
    Touched
    Of the many fantastic galleries in M50, I was specifically touched by LWH Gallery. The art there was outstanding. Several pieces kept my glance for a very long time, most of all the work of Chatchawan Rodklongtan. The way the owner (I guess he was the owner?) of the gallery told us the story behind the artwork was also inspiring. He really took his time for all our questions and didn't mind that I just kept staring at the artwork. Thanks you very much for introducing me to your world of art.
    Review of: LWH Gallery
    Written 15 May 2016
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  • David R
    Oakland, CA123 contributions
    Breathtakingly expensive modern art
    The Long Museums are confusing as there are TWO, one on Pudong side and the other on the old Bund side of Shanghai, labelled “Xi’an”.

    There are world class special exhibitions and a very good, well-curated exhibition on Chinese realist art. The labeling has some English translation but help from a Chinese speaker is useful.

    But good heavens it expensive by Chinese standards — compared to typical admission fees of 40 CNY, Long Museum is 250 CNY more than $40 per person.
    Review of: Long Museum (West Bund)
    Written 8 January 2019
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  • Reslimpan
    Rayong, Thailand3,051 contributions
    Great, fun, smart exhibit
    Island6 is a collective artist run space located in M50 art district. It is a multi-cultural, multinational and multi-disciplinary group of artist making great, fun, provocative smartly done multimedia art with a focus on Asia. If you come to visit M50, this place is a must see.
    Review of: island6 Arts Center
    Written 11 August 2018
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  • TheMoment - 那一瞬間
    San Francisco, CA476 contributions
    Something special
    When in Shanghai, this building is a must see. The outside wall will move and it is spectacular view. After that,you can walk to the bund.
    Review of: Fosun Foundation
    Written 31 December 2019
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  • Kristine K
    125 contributions
    Comfortable Location to Walk Thru
    A nice location set-up perfectly for visitors and for artists. Clean, simple, and easy to navigate. Lovely book store on the 2nd floor. Interesting saltwater fish tank,. Several types of art to choose from. Framing options galore. The other building has "things" and is worth a walk thru. There is a gallery on site. Plenty of places to eat across the street. A nice afternoon "thing to do". Your length of time will depend on how many shops are open.
    Review of: Painter's Street
    Written 3 November 2020
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  • Christopher B
    Pune, India1,145 contributions
    Pablo Picasso, Step Aside!
    The Museum Of O just replaced the Louvre and the Picasso Museums in Paris! Shanghai, “You’ve Arrived!”
    Well, almost! The M of O is raising our hopes for Shanghai becoming the “Paris of the East,” next year, and soon Paris will be known as “ The Shanghai of the West!”
    Review of: Museum of O
    Written 23 March 2019
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  • Chris P
    Shanghai, China4,925 contributions
    Nice venue for art
    Went here for a specific exhibition and was amazed by the space available and the set up - even a pop-up Starbucks inside. Note the the “Tanks” are close by, as well as a shopping Centre with good food, close by
    Review of: West Bund Art Center
    Written 8 December 2019
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  • natchou35
    Singapore, Singapore55 contributions
    Quiet village far from the busy city
    Very nice half day to see the painter village, 1 hour far from Shanghai(entrance fee). Farmers families selling their paintings (good price for hand paintings). Most of the time representing the country side way of life.
    Review of: Jinshan Peasant Painting Academy
    Written 29 April 2018
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  • Mysterioso
    Grand Forks, ND4 contributions
    Moganshan 97 Gallery
    There always seems to be something interesting on exhibit here. It's far and away the most consistently good gallery for new photography by local and foreign artists. The gallery offers exhibits of excellent new photographers as well as experienced photo-journalists, and surprisingly large collection of good catalogs. Gallery talks and opening events are always pleasant. Get on their email list so that you know about openings.
    Review of: M97 Gallery
    Written 15 March 2014
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  • Culture Vulture
    Seattle, WA69 contributions
    Great galley, Nike people. This gallery helps set the ace in Chinese contemporary art.
    Good place to cutting edge trees in Chinese contemporary art . There were great about helping us with a map marked with other galleries. Very relaxing visit.. Trending chi its. Good for the art lover
    Review of: Pearl Lam Galleries
    Written 16 April 2016
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  • ChingsinW
    Subang Jaya, Malaysia44 contributions
    A must-go place for analog photographers!
    Its rare to find a public photolab nowadays, had a nice chat with one of the owner, they provide short workshops on analog photography and yes, including how to develop your film.

    I wished I had more time during stay in Shanghai. Would love to go back there again.
    Review of: Dark Room Shanghai
    Written 17 January 2015
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  • Jeff Yi
    Shanghai, China7 contributions
    Wonderful Gallery
    Xing Art Space is located the famous area Tianzifang which is the most attractive culture leisure area in Central Huang Pu district .Around 20 years ago Chinese famous artist Chen Yifei selected his oil painting Studio in an old factory workshop of neighborhood factories. Since then this area attracts so many galleries and recently there are much more coffee shops, bars, arts and crafits shops etc .are coming in this traditional local style :" ShiKuMeng" Lane House blocks.
    Xing Art space is a very unique gallery ,Founder of Xing has high passion to promote young artists ,among of them are Geng Duan, Ju Hui Qing ,Chen Yun, Zheng Jin ze , Joyce Pang ,... From my point of view most of these artists have high potentials in their future art career as their some master pieces have been chosen in many art exhibition in China.
    it is worth of you to visit there when you visit down Shanghai if you like arts and Painting.
    The Founder Xing who was the senior VP of global company for high technologies for many years, but with his blood of art from younger time ,he has been making his dream to run such wonderful gallery.
    Review of: Xing Art Space
    Written 24 November 2014
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  • CreativeSpark
    Singapore, Singapore270 contributions
    Perhaps too small?
    There was no permanent collection on display here, so your experience will depend on what is showing. I enjoyed the photography of Karen Knorr and Anna Fox (Another Way of Telling) and that made it thoroughly worth the trip.

    But the Center is tiny, so you may find RMB40 overpriced for two small rooms of photos. It will probably take you less than 30 minutes to view everything even if you are moving slowly. There is a library room, and I found a book of photos by Shanghai photographer Maleonn that absorbed me for quite a while, so I spent about an hour here.

    The Center is in an interesting area. It's another of Shanghai's "creative zones", housing creative businesses. It was quiet when I was there and the main building in the zone was not hosting any exhibition. West Bund Bistro 2555, nearby, makes good coffee and has wifi.
    Review of: Shanghai Center of Photography (SCoP)
    Written 25 October 2018
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