The Dynamism of contemporary art scene in shanghai

Shanghai, China’s leading nancial center. In recent years, due in part to the local government’s push for urban planning, there has been an increase in art-related facilities and other events on the former site of the Shanghai World Expo, and a succession of lively and vigorous cultural activities that surpass those in the capital of Beijing. Needless to say, there are international events such as the Shanghai Biennale, large-scale art fairs, and an endless array of exhibitions held at numerous galleries and museums. In addition, there is a lively art scene extending throughout the city, such experimental exhibitions and other activities held on an everyday basis in a variety of ordinary spaces including commercial facilities.

This exhibition introduces a total of 13 individuals and groups, ranging from masters who played historically signicant roles in the formation of the current art scene in Shanghai to a new generation of young artists, including some whose work has never been shown in Japan. We trust that these numerous highly stimulating works, including everything from the exceptionally large three-dimensional piece to new media works made with cutting-edge technology, will give you a taste of the feverish art scene in our rapidly changing neighbor to the west. It is our hope that this exhibition will enable viewers to encounter present-day Asia while also enhancing interest and understanding, and that it might also lead to an even closer relationship between our countries in the future.