Exhibitions
Zhang Hai'er:
Portrait NuIn French, Nu means nude photos. The word has a similar pronunciation with the Chinese word for female. The solo exhibition of photographer Zhang Hai'er features his portraits of women taken from 1987 to 2010. Having kept a low profile, Zhang's works are usually exhibited overseas, and he is also a photojournalist covering both hard news and fashion. Zhang is best known for photographing "bad girls" and nudes. "Bad girls," in his eyes, possess "a spirit of freedom and independence."
Date: Until April 9, 10 am to 6 pm
Venue: Beaugeste Photo Gallery
比极影像
Address: Room 519, Bldg 5, Lane 210 Taikang Road
泰康路210弄5号楼519室
Admission: Free
Call 6466-9012 for details
Shanghai HousewaresThis exhibition features 60 household items from 120 objects included in the book of the same name by Shanghainese designer Zhou Qi. Inspired by examples of exquisite local craftsmanship on the edge of extinction, Zhou interviewed 10 local artisans and collected more than 100 everyday objects which were commonly seen in the 1980s and 1990s. Published last year, her book reflects the conflict between rapid industrial development and disappearing local craftsmanship. The exhibits on display include a
tangpozi (copper bed warmer), a rabbit lantern, a
kongzhu (Chinese yo-yo) and an abacus. Zhou will deliver a talk at 2 pm on March 22, sharing stories about the craftsmen she interviewed. E-mail
gkkyuyue@sina.com to make a reservation.
Date: Until April 27, 9 am to 5 pm
Venue: Shanghai Mass Art Center 上海群众艺术馆
Address: 125 Guyi Road
古宜路125号
Admission: Free
Call 5424-4152 for details
Chen Xiaoyun Solo Exhibition
Celebrated Chinese artist Chen Xiaoyun will have a solo exhibition entitled
Twenty-one Poems of Lenin at the main space of ShanghART Gallery. The upcoming show features a series of Chen's recent works including sculptures, paintings and photographs. Works on display follow the artist's poetic narrative style. Born in 1971 in Hubei Province, Chen now works and lives in Beijing. He has exhibited extensively at both home and abroad.
Date: April 19 to May 26, 10 am to 6 pm daily
Venue: ShanghART Gallery
香格纳画廊
Address: Bldg 16, 50 Moganshan Road 莫干山路50号16幢
Admission: Free
Call 6359-3923 for details
Mind and NatureBorn in the 1980s, contemporary artist Li Zesong from Yunnan Province displays his White and Black Series in his first solo exhibition in Shanghai. He has been living in Dali, Yunnan Province since a young age and his works are inspired by the rich culture as well as magnificent natural surroundings of the remote city. He attempts to find an approach that distinguishes his works from the trend of arts globalization. He uses simple blacks, whites and grays to compose his contemporary paintings along the lines of traditional Chinese ink painting. In his paintings, the contrast between large landscapes and tiny human figures symbolizes loneliness, fragility and helplessness. However, Li believes our emotions and spirits are as infinite as nature. Viewers can find a sense of humor in Li's work, as well as the tranquility and co-existence of humanity and nature.
Date: Until April 25, 1 pm to 9 pm (closed on Mondays)
Venue: Noeli Gallery 诺易画廊
Address: 150 Yueyang Road
岳阳路150号
Admission: Free
Call 6431-9442 for details
Shanghai Exhibition
Arup Associates 50Arup Associates 50 is an exhibition to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Arup Associates, a prestigious British design company. Works include the Bird's Nest in China and Doha City Tennis Stadium in Qatar. The exhibition will showcase major works through videos, photographs and models. Also on view will be a film made by British producer Tapio Snellman charting the history of the company and the spirit of its creative team.
Date: Until April 5, 10 am to 6 pm
Venue: River South Art Center
南岸艺术中心
Address: 1247 Nansuzhou Road
南苏州路1247号
Admission: Free
Call 6359-8989 for details
ECAL PhotographyThis exhibition features selected photo works by students from École cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL, also known as University of Art and Design Lausanne). This century-old Swiss art institute has nurtured thousands of talented artists and is now one of the top art schools in the world. The organizers are also hosting a photo contest for up-and-coming local photographers on March 21. Critics, photo editors and curators will visit the exhibition and pick the best works from local artists. The photo album of
ECAL Photography is also available at the venue.
Date: Until May 11, 10 am to 10 pm
Venue: 10 Corso Como
Address: North Annex, Wheelock Square, 1717 Nanjing Road West
南京西路1717号会德丰国际广场北院
Admission: Free
Call 6286-1072 for details
Event
Film Screening at Sprout
Sprout Lifestyle is hosting a free screening of
The Cure Is, a transformational film about how every human body is brilliantly designed for vitality and longevity. It addresses questions such as why health and life expectancy gradually decline, whether we've lost our connection to the natural way of living, and whether there is a powerful and effective means of addressing disease? Woven with testimonials from top scientists, doctors and evolutionary leaders, the amazing true stories in the film create a mind-blowing journey of self-discovery that will radically shift the way you look at health and disease forever. The film is in English and has no subtitles. Reservations are required via e-mails at
events@sproutlifestyle.com.
Date: April 23, 7 pm
Venue: Sprout Lifestyle
Address: Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Road
永嘉路570号永嘉庭412座
Admission: Free
Visit
http://www.sproutlifestyle.com/ for details
On Stage
Witness For the ProsecutionAgatha Christie adapted this play for the stage from her novel of the same name. The show was hugely successful in London and Broadway before it was made into an Oscar-nominated film. The Chinese version of this play is performed by Shanghai's leading theater group, Shanghai Mousetrap Drama Studio. Renowned theater producer Lu Liang from Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre is the artistic director.
Date: April 10 to 24, 7:30 pm
Venue: Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre 上海话剧艺术中心
Address: 288 Anfu Road
安福路288号
Tickets: 150 to 300 yuan
Call 6473-4567 for details
The Bach Choir:
The Glory of EasterFounded in 1876, The Bach Choir is recognized as one of the world's leading choruses, building upon a tradition that combines musical excellence with creativity and innovation. From the first performance in Britain of Bach's
Mass in B minor to the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's epic
Prometheus, their musical heritage is as rich as it is diverse. Directed by David Hill, one of the country's most eminent conductors and choir trainers, they regularly perform and record across London and the UK in prestigious venues, from the Royal Albert Hall to Abbey Road Studios. The Shanghai concert programs include Brahms's
A German Requiem, Vierne's
Carillon de Westminster (Organ Solo) and Bach's
Lobet den Herrn.
Date: April 10, 7:30 pm
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Arts Center
上海东方艺术中心
Address: 425 Dingxiang Road
丁香路425号
Tickets: 80 to 380 yuan
Call 5108-5050 for details
Eva Lind Vocal Recital
Austrian soprano Eva Lind started her career at the age of 19 with a sensational debut as Queen of the Night in
The Magic Flute at the Vienna State Opera as well as
Lucia di Lammermoor in Basel. Since then her international career has brought her invitations to the major concert and opera houses around the world, including La Scala in Milan, Theatre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, the Royal Albert Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in New York. She has shared the stage with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, and has become a favorite of famous conductors such as Riccardo Muti and Claudio Abbado.
Date: April 12, 7:30 pm
Venue: Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall 森海塞尔上海音乐厅
Address: 523 Yan'an Road East
延安东路523号
Tickets: 80 to 380 yuan
Call 5386-6666 for details
Nightlife
The Black Dahlia Murder China Tour
Founded in 2000, The Black Dahlia Murder is an American metal band from Michigan. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder case of aspiring young actress Elizabeth Short. The band's lineup features vocalist Trevor Strnad, guitarists Brian Eschbach and Ryan Knight, drummer Alan Cassidy, and bassist Max Lavelle. The Shanghai gig is The Black Dahlia Murder's second leg of their Chinese tour.
Date: April 22, 8 pm to 10 pm
Venue: Mao Livehouse
Address: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Road South 重庆南路308号3楼
Tickets: 230 yuan presale and 330 yuan at the door
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http://www.guitarchina.com/ for details