Featured Events in Shanghai in January, 2025(January Updated)

"Top of the Pyramids: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition" is the fourth exhibition in the Shanghai Museum's "Dialogue with the World" cultural relics and art exhibition series. It will be grandly opened at the People's Square Pavilion on July 18, 2024 and open to the public on July 19. As the world's largest and Asia's highest-level overseas exhibition of ancient Egyptian cultural relics in history, the exhibition brings together 492 groups of 788 precious cultural relics from different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, of which more than 95% are in cooperation with the capital of the Egyptian government. The exhibition will last for 13 months, fully revealing the appearance of ancient Egyptian civilization and its archaeological discoveries to the audience, and promoting mutual learning between Chinese and Egyptian civilizations.

To commemorate the 700th anniversary of the death of the famous Venetian traveler Marco Polo, the Shanghai Museum will hold a special exhibition "The World of Marco Polo: China and the World in the Eyes of Marco Polo" from November 23, 2024 to March 30, 2025. In April 2024, the Shanghai Museum and the Venice Municipal Museum Foundation jointly hosted the "The World of Marco Polo: The Travels of a 13th-Century Venetian Merchant" exhibition at the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy, which received good social response. This exhibition has been re-planned by the Shanghai Museum, fully based on the Chinese cultural context, and has been adjusted and optimized in terms of exhibition narrative, exhibit selection, and exhibition methods. It will be presented again in Shanghai under the theme of "The World of Marco Polo: China and the World in the Eyes of Marco Polo".

Science, the pursuit of human rationality Art, the sublimation of human sensibility Exploration, the eternal pursuit of mankind National Geographic China as a scientific media Always using images Record, discover, communicate and experience science National Geographic China ExplorationSpecial Selection More than 100 photographers and scientists A total of more than 150 pieces Works of great scientific value and artistic expression Supplemented by valuable scientific research data Held an audio-visual feast "Extreme Discovery Science Art Image Exhibition"

As one of the three major festivals of "Performing Arts World", the 10th Shanghai International Comedy Festival will set sail for happiness on November 18! After ten years of comedy cultivation, the Performing Arts World·Shanghai International Comedy has become a "happy business card" of Shanghai. In the past ten years, more than 280 classic comedies from 27 countries and regions around the world have successively appeared on the stage of the comedy festival. More than 2,000 comedy performances and nearly 300 charity events have brought laughter to nearly one million audiences and set off a wave of comedy carnival in Shanghai!

Thirty Yuyuan Lantern Festival shines around the world Miraculous 2025 Yuyuan Lantern Festival! As a national intangible cultural heritage, the Yu Garden Lantern Festival has become a landmark cultural event in Shanghai since its launch in 1995. In 2025, the Yu Garden Lantern Festival will be "30 years old". Over the past 30 years, the Yu Garden Lantern Festival has been rooted in the core of Shanghai's old town and the Greater Yu Garden area, the root of Shanghai culture. It is a lantern festival that has grown with Shanghai. From different perspectives such as lantern production, intangible cultural heritage, technological innovation, and humanistic stories, it tells the world the Chinese story of oriental life aesthetics. It has developed from a traditional folk lantern festival to an IP with great cultural vitality, creating a national and global Yu Garden Lantern Festival. More than Yu Garden, more than lanterns, more than Shanghai. Friendly lights Continuation of the Mysterious Jungle Realm of Shanhaiqiyuji The 2025 Yu Garden Lantern Festival will continue the story of "The Wonderful Records of Mountains and Seas", turning from the perspective of grand narrative into the ordinary world, telling the stories of every ordinary person who is like every tiny light in the lights, with the theme of "everything is beautiful, all beings are wonderful", and unfolding the narrative around the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" chapter of Conglin, showing the magical scene of Conglin's all-encompassing and vibrant life. Everyone in the world has their own value and meaning of existence. Every lamp and every device is a tribute and praise to the weak life, and finally converges into a "The Wonderful Records of Mountains and Seas" of "harmonious coexistence and beauty". Wonderful mountains and seas Show the beauty of all things and live up to the youth Exploring the Gloriousness of Mother Nature A Chinese romantic classic The Lantern Festival is centered around four major gates of travel and five major theme scenes, brilliantly presenting the harmony and beauty of the zodiac snake and the hundreds of beasts among the mountains, seas, and forests, the universal values of coexistence, equality of all things, and the unity of man and nature, showing a beautiful and romantic journey of oriental life aesthetics. Green environmental protection concept Through the theme of "Mountains, Seas and Forests", we link ecological civilization and environmental protection, implement the ESG environmental protection concept, and create a green and environmentally friendly lantern festival. Cooperate with Ningbo Zhou Yao Insect Museum to provide a family parent-child "green exploration" tour. Through workshops, popular science games and other forms of interaction, we implement the active actions of environmental protection China and Shanghai spirit, and the social responsibility that Yuyuan Lantern Festival takes on. Frontiers of Technological Innovation Embracing cutting-edge technology and experiential culture, the Lantern Festival has launched a series of projects including the magical lighting ceremony, the black technology Eye of the Forest, the Metaverse Lantern Festival, AR mythical beast interaction, AI travel photography, VR immersive experience, etc., to bring more novel sensory experiences to tourists. More than just a memory of lights The Shanghai Lantern Culture and Art Exhibition "Yuyuan Lantern Festival 30 Years and China Lantern Art Exhibition" opened at the same time as the Lantern Festival. From lanterns to lantern festivals to lanterns, a journey of chasing light through time and space is about to begin. Theme activities, performing arts activities, limited edition cultural and creative Souvenir, surprises and excitement. Yuyuan Lantern Festival, 30 years later, starts again, and the beauty never stops. (Warm reminder: Tickets for the exhibition must be purchased separately)

Taking Dunhuang culture as its gene, through academic research, exhibition, collection, publication, education, digital transformation and public projects on modern and contemporary art, the museum presents the rich and diverse world of art and thought of mankind; and strives to explore the historical logic of modern Chinese art and the contemporary translation of traditional culture in the knowledge context connecting the classical and the modern, and establish an international art practice and theoretical research platform with China as its venue with an open vision. Dunhuang is not a static concept, but a dynamic process of continuous growth and change. Dunhuang condenses all aspects of human life such as culture, art, politics, history, customs, beliefs, nature, and even different civilizations. In this sense, Dunhuang is a mirror reflecting the world of life. The museum takes Dunhuang as its image and Dunhuang culture and art as its cornerstone, hoping to create a visual field for the dialogue between art and contemporary life on the basis of inheriting the oriental background of Chinese culture. Relying on Dunhuang’s local resources and residency projects, the museum aims to become a gateway connecting the Dunhuang site with the urban art space, breaking down the boundaries between regions, ancient and modern times, and knowledge, observing the present from the perspective of tradition, and forming an art practice and research platform that connects Shanghai, Dunhuang, and the world.

Get ready for an academic extravaganza at the International University Expo 2025, taking place in the bustling city of Shanghai. Set amidst the vibrant backdrop of the MAO LivehouseShanghai, this prestigious event is not to be missed. From January 28th to January 29th, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a world of higher education possibilities, with top universities from around the globe showcasing their programs. It's a meeting of minds, a place where the leaders of tomorrow can connect with the institutions that will help shape their futures. With a serious and official tone, let it be known that the International University Expo 2025 is an event of significance for students, educators, and academic institutions alike. Mark the calendars and prepare to be part of an international academic community, right in the heart of Shanghai.

Matthew Liu Fine Arts is honored to present the solo exhibition "Parallel Metropolises" by Chinese artist Yang Yongliang. Showcases the artist's latest digital works, delving deeply into the complex relationship between modern urban civilization and the natural environment. For over two decades, Yang's work has been firmly rooted in the spiritual core of traditional Chinese ink painting, while also breaking new ground by employing modern technology. He creates reconstructed landscapes that captivate viewers with their dense layers of meaning, offering a profound contemporary visual experience. This exhibition marks a pivotal turning point in Yang Yongliang's creative career. Since relocating to New York in 2018, the artist has been shuttling between Shanghai and New York, observing and experiencing this Western metropolis through the unique lens of his Eastern cultural perspective. The concept of "Parallel Metropolises" not only reveals the artist's geographic span, but also symbolizes his profound reflections on cultural identity and artistic creation. This "parallel" embodies the convergence and resonance of Eastern and Western civilizations within the work, reflecting the arduous exploration of cultural translation and self-reconstruction undertaken by this Chinese artist in a foreign land. The exhibition bears witness to Yang's philosophical contemplations on individual identity, the collision of civilizations, and the expression of art within a cross-cultural context, embodying his unwavering pursuit of bridging cultural divides and facilitating spiritual communication. In the series of works presented in this exhibition, Yang Yongliang reconstructs the New York City landscape into a series of vividly evocative contemporary landscapes using his unique digital art language. From grand city panoramas to intimate street scenes, the artist's keen observation and meticulous creative skills capture the diverse and thriving spirit of New York, integrating it into his works. These pieces are no longer simple records of urban scenes, but rather a modern interpretation of "rhythmic vitality" (qiyun). Just as the Song dynasty painter Fan Kuan's landscapes pursued the unity of "form and spirit”, Yang's works focus on conveying the inner spiritual qualities of the city while also recreating its external forms. His creative approach inherits the artistic characteristics of traditional Chinese landscape painting, where "distant views are all mountains and water, while close-up views are all brush and ink”, while also incorporating innovative contemporary digital techniques. In the work "Phantom Metropolis”, for example, the artist employs cutting-edge digital imaging technology to reorganize the intricate details of countless Manhattan buildings into a dreamlike, mirage-like vision, evoking the classical Chinese imagery of "mirage" while also revealing the artist's philosophical contemplations on the modern city. Throughout the exhibition, Yang Yongliang skillfully navigates between tradition and modernity, East and West, reinterpreting the form of the modern metropolis through the aesthetic paradigm of traditional "rhythmic vitality." His works embody the essence of Chinese landscape painting while also pioneering new frontiers in contemporary digital art, reflecting the profound reflections of a Chinese artist on cultural translation and self-reconstruction in a foreign land. Yang Yongliang presents us with a "Parallel Metropolis" imbued with rich meaning and boundless imagination, through his unique Eastern cultural perspective and innovative artistic expression. "Parallel Metropolises" not only showcases Yang Yongliang's extraordinary achievements in artistic creation, but more importantly, it reveals how contemporary artists explore the profound issues of cultural identity and artistic innovation within the context of globalization. Yang's works seamlessly blend the foundations of traditional culture with the aesthetics of modern technology, creating a novel form of contemporary art expression. The "Parallel Metropolis" he constructs is an artistic space where the real and the imaginary intersect, and viewers, immersed in this familiar yet unfamiliar experience, are compelled to reflect on the complex relationship between human and nature, development and preservation. This is not only a quest for one's own cultural identity, but also a philosophical interrogation of the direction of human civilization. By using digital video as a medium, the exhibition prompts viewers to reflect on the values of modern society, where art becomes a path to re-examine the human condition, affirming the indispensable role of contemporary art in reflecting social development and promoting cultural introspection.

Dunhuang Academy 40th Anniversary Special Exhibition, Dunhuang Exhibition Global First Stop in Shanghai

Jiushi Art Museum's 2024 closing exhibition "Sun and Moon Glory" will be open to the public on October 26, 2024. The exhibition is divided into three chapters: "Heaven, Earth, and Man", and will display works by nearly 60 important artists in the global art field in the "black, white, and gray" exhibition hall space. The exhibition brings together nearly 60 well-known Chinese and foreign artists (in order of birth year), including Paul Cézanne, Käthe Kollwitz, Georges Rouault, Giorgio Morandi, Balthus, Chu Teh-Chun, Zao Wou-Ki, Friedrich Einhofer, Georg Baselitz, Wang Jieyin, Li Shan, Yu Youhan, Liang Shaoji, Silvio Catani, Miriam Kahn, Giuseppe La Belluna, Xu Jiang, Gu Wenda, Chen Haiyan, Sui Jianguo, Wang Tiande, Zhan Wang, Michel Polimans, Pang Maokun, Fang Lijun, Zhang Huan, Hong Hao, Liu Wei, Endang Viharso, Daniel Knorr, Francesco Troba, Yin Zhaoyang, Yunizar, Rodel Tapaya, Viola Conti, AES+F, etc. The exhibition is co-organized by Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum and the School of Philosophy of Fudan University, and curated by Tong Yanrunan.

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This concert is called "Tribute to 20 - Luo Xiaoluo who loves singing" 2025 New Year Concert The reason for naming it "Tribute to 20" The theme of this concert is named "Tribute to 20" because in 2005, Luo Xiaoluo came to Shanghai from Guilin, Guangxi with a bag on his back and a guitar in his arms to start his career. He has worked in art design, wedding photography, and was once scarred by e-commerce. In his most difficult time, he found that only singing was his favorite, and only singing could heal his lonely heart. Thank you Shanghai and the enthusiastic audience 2025 is exactly the 20th anniversary of Luo Xiaoluo's arrival in Shanghai. He wants to commemorate his 20 years of hard work in Shanghai and pay tribute to his 20 years of youth. He wants to thank the great city of Shanghai, because her tolerance, civilization and warmth have enabled him, an ordinary street art singer, to gain a foothold here and be named the "most outstanding artist" of Shanghai street art. In this concert, he will retain some of the most popular songs from the four concerts at Yihai and Meiqi in 2024, and update and supplement nearly two-thirds of the classic songs, including "Olive Tree", "The Crossroads Where Phoenix Flowers Bloom", "I Want You", etc. He also specially composed a theme song to pay tribute to 20 for this concert, which is exciting.