ARTISTS
SH Contemporary 2012
07 Sep, 2012 - 09 Sep, 2012
SH Contemporary 2012 takes place from September 7th to 9th, with preview on the 6th, in downtown Shanghai, at the extraordinary Shanghai Exhibition Center, and with a joint 4-day programme of openings, studio visits and events, in cooperation with the city鈥檚 leading galleries and cultural initiatives.
Serving primarily the development of the region鈥檚 art markets, SH Contemporary is an efficient commercial platform and a curatorially-led project, displaying the most interesting new finds in contemporary art to discerning international collectors and art lovers.
The 2011 edition saw a growth in sales of emerging and renowned Asian and Western artists and a renewed energy with the participation of 90 galleries - complemented by 30 individual artists' projects - over 30 private museums and institutions, 500 invited collectors and 35.000 visitors.
SH Contemporary 2012 is organized into 2 main sections juxtaposing and amplifying cutting-edge and emerging art:
1. The Art Show features 100 selected exhibitors, including top galleries and sectors dedicated to young galleries and galleries specialized in photography and prints, and private collections and institutions
2. SH Contemporary Projects, coordinated by Arthub Asia鈥檚 network of curators with the support of participating galleries, highlights the work of leading Chinese and international talents into different sections:
鈥� Now Ink is an ongoing exhibition initiated with last edition of SH Contemporary, focusing on new ink and calligraphy-related multimedia works.
鈥� Hot Spots is dedicated to large scale and site specific projects, and on-site performances, by established artists, including this year a series of monumental commissioned pieces by contemporary Indian sculptors. Developed in co-operation with The Creative India Foundation and its director Diana Campbell.
鈥� First Issue is built around the newest works by young artists who had their first important presentations in 2011-12. A true reseach tool for collectors.
鈥� The Video Room is dedicated to the latest developments in moving image and new media.
鈥� The 2nd edition of The Asia Pacific Photography Prize will be awarded by a prestigious jury of international photographers, editors, curators and critics.
SH Contemporary 2012 takes place from September 7th to 9th, with preview on the 6th, in downtown Shanghai, at the extraordinary Shanghai Exhibition Center, and with a joint 4-day programme of openings, studio visits and events, in cooperation with the city鈥檚 leading galleries and cultural initiatives.
Serving primarily the development of the region鈥檚 art markets, SH Contemporary is an efficient commercial platform and a curatorially-led project, displaying the most interesting new finds in contemporary art to discerning international collectors and art lovers.
The 2011 edition saw a growth in sales of emerging and renowned Asian and Western artists and a renewed energy with the participation of 90 galleries - complemented by 30 individual artists' projects - over 30 private museums and institutions, 500 invited collectors and 35.000 visitors.
SH Contemporary 2012 is organized into 2 main sections juxtaposing and amplifying cutting-edge and emerging art:
1. The Art Show features 100 selected exhibitors, including top galleries and sectors dedicated to young galleries and galleries specialized in photography and prints, and private collections and institutions
2. SH Contemporary Projects, coordinated by Arthub Asia鈥檚 network of curators with the support of participating galleries, highlights the work of leading Chinese and international talents into different sections:
鈥� Now Ink is an ongoing exhibition initiated with last edition of SH Contemporary, focusing on new ink and calligraphy-related multimedia works.
鈥� Hot Spots is dedicated to large scale and site specific projects, and on-site performances, by established artists, including this year a series of monumental commissioned pieces by contemporary Indian sculptors. Developed in co-operation with The Creative India Foundation and its director Diana Campbell.
鈥� First Issue is built around the newest works by young artists who had their first important presentations in 2011-12. A true reseach tool for collectors.
鈥� The Video Room is dedicated to the latest developments in moving image and new media.
鈥� The 2nd edition of The Asia Pacific Photography Prize will be awarded by a prestigious jury of international photographers, editors, curators and critics.
Exhibitors
James Cohan, Shanghai
Shanghai | China
FQ Projects
Shanghai | China
Beyond Art Space
Beijing | China
XVA Gallery
Dubai | United Arab Emirates
Aura Gallery, Beijing
Beijing | China
Shanghai Gallery of Art
Shanghai | China
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