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Pudong Art Museum (Part One)
The Pudong Art Museum (MAP) is an international-level art venue located in the core area of Lujiazui, Shanghai. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel designed it, setting it apart by hosting world-class art exhibitions. Presently, the museum is showcasing two significant international exhibitions: "The Wonders of Pattern" and "Concordance: Picasso & Paul Smith." The museum has also innovatively introduced the official Doubao AI guided tour service, offering visitor

Cathy Shen
3 days ago3 min read


Sinan Timezone Gallery
Sinan Timezone Gallery is a multifunctional art space that integrates a gallery, museum-style art and creative merchandise store, aesthetic communication, and cultural exchange. Located in the Sinan Mansions area of Shanghai, the gallery sits within a historically protected cluster of garden villas in Huangpu District—a neighborhood that also serves as a hub for nighttime cultural and tourism activities. From November 22, 2025, to January 22, 2026, the Sinan Timezone Gallery

Cathy Shen
4 days ago2 min read


The Bund Source Architectural Complex in Shanghai
I've visited quite a few art galleries recently. Today, let's turn our attention to architecture. Compared with other ancient Chinese capitals, Shanghai is a relatively "young" city. However, due to its long-standing role as China's gateway for foreign trade and exchange since modern times, much of its architecture bears the hallmark of "fusion." The Bund Source Architectural Complex is a prime example. The Bund Source is located at the confluence of the Huangpu River and Suz

Cathy Shen
6 days ago8 min read


Being Art Museum
Being Art Museum was established on April 18, 2019. Located at 135 Hongfeng Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the museum has a total building area of approximately 5,100 square meters, including about 1,900 square meters of exhibition space, two rooftop gardens on the third floor, and a climate-controlled underground artwork storage space of nearly 400 square meters. The museum is dedicated to creating a "New Art" museum space centered on "New Shanghai School" culture. On Octo

Cathy Shen
Jan 112 min read


X Museum
X Museum is located on the second floor of Taikoo Li Qiantan shopping mall in Shanghai—if you don't look carefully, you might easily miss it. According to the front desk staff, X Museum currently has only two locations: one in Beijing and one in Shanghai. With a mission to research and promote Chinese contemporary culture and international exchange, it was founded in 2020 by collectors Michael Xufu Huang and Theresa Xie Qirun . X Museum focuses on creators working across di

Cathy Shen
Dec 30, 20252 min read


STAR Museum
STAR Museum is located at 111 Ruining Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai. The original site was the "Rihui Port Warehouse," the first railway platform for sea-land transfer in modern Chinese history. It was designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Jean Nouvel . The renovation project preserved the industrial heritage features, incorporating a 120-meter riverside viewing platform and an expansive rooftop terrace with river views. The design employs beam-free, high-ceilinged spaces with

Cathy Shen
Dec 30, 20254 min read


WHYGARDEN
When we were organizing the "Collision and Fusion" themed exhibition, we conducted a survey asking respondents which direction of artistic activities interested them most. " Everyday aesthetics " scored particularly high. So today, I am visiting a home art gallery called "WHYGARDEN." WHYGARDEN is an original home furnishing brand founded in 2020, focusing on natural art and international design. Its product range covers furniture, lighting, and other series, with its official

Cathy Shen
Dec 27, 20255 min read


Modern Art Museum Shanghai (Yicang Art Museum)
Modern Art Museum Shanghai (Yicang Art Museum) is located at 4777 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai. It is an industrial-style art venue converted from the old coal storage silos of Laibaidou Wharf, focusing on Eastern and Western classical art and contemporary design. The museum's predecessor was Shanghai Port's largest coal loading and unloading terminal in the 1980s. After renovation in 2016, it officially opened in January 2019. The building keeps the famous

Cathy Shen
Dec 21, 20254 min read


Shanghai World Expo Museum
The Shanghai World Expo Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to World Expos, located at 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. The museum building opened in May 2017, covering an area of 4 hectares, with a collection of over 28,000 items. The World Expo Museum's permanent exhibition is unique in the world as a comprehensive showcase of World Expo themes, encompassing Expo-related artifacts, documents, and multimedia materials. The architecture of the Shanghai W

Cathy Shen
Dec 13, 20254 min read


Tank Shanghai
Tank Shanghai was established in March 2019 and is located at No. 2381 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District. Collector Qiao Zhibing founded the institution in the area that originally stored oil tanks at Longhua Airport, which was decommissioned in 1966. In 2025, it was ranked 9th on the international authoritative art media ARTnews ' list of "25 Best Museum Buildings of the Century." The institution has transformed five abandoned aviation oil tanks into an integrated art ecosys

Cathy Shen
Nov 30, 20254 min read


West Bund Museum
The West Bund Museum is located at 2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District, Shanghai, situated along the Xuhui Riverside. Designed by the architectural firm led by renowned British architect David Chipperfield, it features a structure composed of six volumes, including exhibition halls, sunken courtyards, and multifunctional spaces. The façade uses recycled jade glass, enhancing natural light effects during the day through clerestory windows and skylights, while creating an atmo

Cathy Shen
Nov 24, 202511 min read


The Power Station of Art (PSA)
The Power Station of Art (PSA) is a non-profit art institution established to promote the development of contemporary art, which opened on October 1, 2012. Located on the banks of the Huangpu River, Shanghai's mother river, it covers 42,000 square meters with 15,000 square meters of exhibition space. The interior features a maximum cantilever of 45 meters, and its 165-meter-tall chimney serves as both an urban landmark of Shanghai and a unique exhibition space. The PSA build

Cathy Shen
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Long Museum West Bund
Long Museum West Bund is located at 3398 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District, Shanghai. The Long Museum (West Bund) is situated at the former Beipiao (北票) Wharf site, founded by renowned art collectors Liu Yiqian and his wife, Wang Wei. Designed by China's top architect, Liu Yichun (Atelier Deshaus), the museum has a total construction area of approximately 33,000 square meters and opened in 2014. The main building features a distinctive "umbrella vault" structure as its architec

Cathy Shen
Nov 8, 20255 min read


China Art Museum
China Art Museum , located at 205 Shangnan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, has as its main building the China Pavilion "Oriental Crown" from the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The building stands 63 meters tall with a total floor area of 166,800 square meters. Inspired by the traditional "dougong" (bracket set) structure, it features a red layered seal-script exterior, embodying the theme of "Oriental Ceremony, Flourishing China." On October 1, 2012, it was renamed "China Art Mus

Cathy Shen
Nov 2, 20254 min read


Shanghai Songjiang YOUNG Art Museum
Shanghai Songjiang YOUNG Art Museum is located at No. 910, Lane 900, Sanxin North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai. The museum focuses on calligraphy and painting arts, with core business activities including hosting art exhibitions, promoting cultural activities, facilitating creative skill exchanges, and providing educational training programs. The museum operates under a free admission policy and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. YOUNG Art Museum i

Cathy Shen
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Songjiang Yunjian Conference Hall Art Museum
The Yunjian Conference Hall Art Museum is located on the fourth floor of the Yunjian Conference Hall Cultural and Art Center, at No. 69, Lane 6, South Renmin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai. When I visited, the first three floors below were all public libraries. The art gallery on the fourth floor covers about 2,000 square meters; this gallery is the Yunjian Conference Hall Art Museum. The overall architecture of the Yunjian Conference Hall is grand and majestic, but it al

Cathy Shen
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Art Walk with Cathy
In September 2025, I decided to work with the Art and Beyond club to organize a themed art exhibition. Before curating, I conducted a survey to better understand everyone's needs and thoughts. You can access the detailed content by visiting https://www.artsandbeyond.net/art-iniative-and-curating/collisionandfusion/survey . The survey found that even though the respondents were primarily art enthusiasts, over 60% still indicated they couldn't frequently participate in art acti

Cathy Shen
Oct 25, 20252 min read

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