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Art of Shanghai

IMG_1836{The China Pavilion from the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 has been transformed into a museum of Chinese Art}

P1010899{Work by Yang Shaobin}

The Shanghai Art Museum was located in the city on Nanjing Road, which was an old 1933 clubhouse for the racehorse set, but in October 2012 the contemporary art museum moved into the Chinese pavilion from the 2010 Expo and was renamed the “China Art Museum, Shanghai“.

IMG_1993{Hanging scroll of bamboo, water and ink on paper- Qing}

Shanghai Museum houses items of national importance and great historical perspective from various Dynasties such as Han, Ming and Qing with items in bronze, jade, ceramics and various furnishings, including bamboo.

IMG_2019{Sacrificial animal- zun wine vessel}

P1010912{M50 at 50 Moganshan Lu}

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M50 is one of Shanghai’s best creative communities in the Putuo District, which houses a thriving cluster of artists, whose studios are open to the public with off the beaten path galleries. The venue of open studios and apartments provide a great way to view the avant-garde work of contemporary artist. You feel as if you are in the “SoHo” of Shanghai! The buildings themselves may be a work in progress so, one can see that these artists are definitely pushing the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm.

Think creatively,

K

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Aesthetics of Shanghai

IMG_2042{Dianchun Hall in Yuyuan Garden}

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The most overwhelming quality you first notice about Shanghai is the population, and once you get past 20 million people surrounding you, the luxury of the city begins to unfold. Yuyuan Garden located in Anren Jie is a classical Ming paradise founded by the Pan family in 1559. It took several years to cultivate the gardens only for it to be ransacked during the Opium War. But, today there are shaded alcoves, glittering pools filled with goldfish and carp. along with potted plants. Yu Garden occupies five acres and has a unique design with specially designed pavilions and towers. The perfect place for a respite during a hectic day.

IMG_2024   {Another view of Dianchun Hall}

P1010876{Red Ribbon Lions outside of the Jade Buddha Temple}

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The Jade Buddha Temple in the western part of the city was originally built in 1882, but the primary building we see today was constructed in 1928 to house resident monks. Within the main courtyard people leave offerings and light incense around the various statues and temple decorations.

IMG_2069{White Jade Buddha}

One of the most precious relics of Buddhist art is the large reclining White Jade Buddha. There is another mid-size Jade Buddha statue at the top of a stairwell that is encased in a glass, but photographing that Buddha was prohibited.

Namaste,
K