Visitors at Art Shenzhen 2016. Art Shenzhen...
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ART Shenzhen 2017 is the window through which we’ll catch a glimpse of local and global artwork. This visual feast for the eyes is just around the corner, from Sept. 16 to 18. A tribute to collectors, artists and artworks Cultivating local art collections through commitment to long-term and in-depth investment has been Art Shenzhen’s main goal in recent years. At the beginning of its establishment, the exhibition gained tremendous support from local collectors for its introduction of excellent galleries, the promotion of services and the invita- tion of buyers. This year’s Art Shenzhen will pay even more attention to interact- ing with collectors. “We will not only focus on collectors’ feedback on the participating institutions and the selection of quality works, but also set up independent display areas for important collectors,” said Ye Jianqiang, vice president and general manager of China (Shenzhen) International Industry Fair Co. “We have carefully developed a list of collectors in the country, and will offer one-to-one invitation and service to collectors. In addition, while private col- lectors will be invited, local well-known enterprises will also have the opportunity to visit.” The exhibition also attaches great importance to the promotion of local artists and works related to the city of Shenzhen. This year, in addition to installing a main visual poster, special- edition posters designed by local artists will also be on display. Themed lectures and seminars will also be held concurrently throughout the exhibition. Well-known entrepreneurs, art critics, curators and artists will dis- cuss trending topics, aiming to enhance the public’s understanding of contempo- rary art and galvanize citizens to actively participate in the art community. An international stage Shenzhen is undoubtedly an important window of China to the rest of the world, which leads to the question: What image of Shenzhen does Art Shenzhen project to the world? Ye said that the exhibition highlights Shenzhen’s defining qualities, such as internalization, creativity, open- ness, and an experimental spirit. As a UNESCO City of Design and “city of makers,” Shenzhen has boomed with cultural and creative power for years. Likewise, Art Shenzhen is committed to presenting contemporary artwork that communicates creativity and a self- improving spirit, in step with the city’s cultural positioning. In addition, Shenzhen is a young and vibrant city, where education is open- minded, inclusive and elite. Art Shenzhen accepts and encourages the pluralism of contemporary art and promotes the development of the Shenzhen art market in an inclusive and open manner. Something to look forward to Another of Art Shenzhen’s goals is the introduction of foreign art resources, the facilitation of international exchanges, and partnering with international insti- tutions to bring works from overseas artists. This year’s Art Shenzhen will launch a special project called Video Space. As a special unit of Art Shenzhen 2017, Video Space is a platform for video-based instal- lations from ShanghART Gallery, Boers- Li Gallery, Edouard Malingue Gallery, Leo Gallery, e Museum of Contempo- rary Art (eMoCA), Boxes Art Space and de Sarthe Gallery to be displayed during the exhibition. Over 10 masterpieces by domestic and overseas artists will be on display. Additionally, Ye anticipates that the strong momentum of economic devel- opment will drive the purchasing power of the consumer market and increase the demand for art collection. Thus, Art Shenzhen will include masterpieces by Salvador Dali, Joan Miró, Zhao Wuji, etc. and the latest works of notable con- temporary artists such as Fang Lijun, Luo Zhongli and Ye Yongqing. Meanwhile, avant-garde and experi- mental artworks will also be a major part of the exhibition. Works in various forms represent the acceptance of diver- sity in the contemporary era. Though the themes in many works are serious, the experimental works still have a fascinat- ing touch. Art Shenzhen 2017 will be held at Hall 6, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. With a focus on contemporary art, the exhibition will cover Chinese paint- ings, oil paintings, engravings, sculptures, installations, photography, etc., which will certainly be an eye-opener for art fans and collectors. (Zhang Yu) culture ❘ 15 CONTACT US AT: 8351-9409, [email protected] Thursday September 14, 2017 september SZ CITY CULTURE MENU FOR those who want to experience different cultures but have no time and are tired of traveling, just open the Shenzhen City Culture Menu, to see what cultural events from all around the world are happening in Shenzhen. Shenzhen (International) Science Film Week 深圳（国际）科技影视周 Shenzhen (International) Science Film Week is an international activity encompassing technology, entertain- ment, science and education. A film festival highlighting global climate change will be held during the film week. The festival has received 1,600 films produced by filmmakers from 102 countries, and the winning films will be screened at “China’s Corner” during the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bonn in November. Forums, roundtables, public lectures and free screenings of films will be held around the topic of global climate change during the festival. Dates: Sept. 17-24 ATP International Open ATP深圳公开赛 ATP International Open is a high-level international tennis event hosted by International Association of Men’s Tennis Professional. Dates: Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Add: Shenzhen Longgang Sports Center, junction of Shuiguan Expressway and Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District (深 圳市龙岗区中心城龙翔大道与水官高速 交汇处) Website: www.shenzhenopentennis.com Shenzhen Grand Theater Arts Festival 深圳大剧院艺术节 Shenzhen Grand Theater Arts Festival is a large-scale comprehensive art activity, and it brings audiences vocal music, symphonies, dances and dramas. Dates: Sept. 22, 2017-Jan. 1, 2018 Venue: 5018 Shennan Road East, Luohu District (罗湖区深南东路5018号深圳大 剧院) Website: www.szdjy.net Art Shenzhen 2017: a feast of contemporary art Visitors at Art Shenzhen 2016. File photos Ye Jianqiang A booth at Art Shenzhen 2016.
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ART Shenzhen 2017 is the window through which we’ll catch a glimpse of local and global artwork. This visual feast for the eyes is just around the corner, from Sept. 16 to 18.
A tribute to collectors, artists and artworks
Cultivating local art collections through commitment to long-term and in-depth investment has been Art Shenzhen’s main goal in recent years. At the beginning of its establishment, the exhibition gained tremendous support from local collectors for its introduction of excellent galleries, the promotion of services and the invita-tion of buyers. This year’s Art Shenzhen will pay even more attention to interact-ing with collectors.
“We will not only focus on collectors’ feedback on the participating institutions and the selection of quality works, but also set up independent display areas for important collectors,” said Ye Jianqiang, vice president and general manager of China (Shenzhen) International Industry Fair Co. “We have carefully developed a list of collectors in the country, and will offer one-to-one invitation and service to collectors. In addition, while private col-lectors will be invited, local well-known enterprises will also have the opportunity to visit.”
The exhibition also attaches great importance to the promotion of local artists and works related to the city of Shenzhen. This year, in addition to installing a main visual poster, special-
edition posters designed by local artists will also be on display.
T h e m e d lectures and seminars will also be held concurrently throughout the exhibition. Well-known entrepreneurs, art critics, curators and artists will dis-cuss trending topics, aiming to enhance the public’s understanding of contempo-rary art and galvanize citizens to actively participate in the art community.
An international stageShenzhen is undoubtedly an important
window of China to the rest of the world, which leads to the question: What image of Shenzhen does Art Shenzhen project to the world? Ye said that the exhibition highlights Shenzhen’s defi ning qualities, such as internalization, creativity, open-ness, and an experimental spirit.
As a UNESCO City of Design and “city of makers,” Shenzhen has boomed with cultural and creative power for years. Likewise, Art Shenzhen is committed to presenting contemporary artwork that communicates creativity and a self-improving spirit, in step with the city’s cultural positioning.
In addition, Shenzhen is a young and vibrant city, where education is open-minded, inclusive and elite. Art Shenzhen
accepts and encourages the pluralism of contemporary art and promotes the development of the Shenzhen art market in an inclusive and open manner.
Something to look forward toAnother of Art Shenzhen’s goals is the
introduction of foreign art resources, the facilitation of international exchanges, and partnering with international insti-tutions to bring works from overseas artists.
This year’s Art Shenzhen will launch a special project called Video Space. As a special unit of Art Shenzhen 2017, Video Space is a platform for video-based instal-lations from ShanghART Gallery, Boers-Li Gallery, Edouard Malingue Gallery, Leo Gallery, e Museum of Contempo-rary Art (eMoCA), Boxes Art Space and de Sarthe Gallery to be displayed during the exhibition. Over 10 masterpieces by domestic and overseas artists will be on display.
Additionally, Ye anticipates that the strong momentum of economic devel-opment will drive the purchasing power of the consumer market and increase the demand for art collection. Thus, Art Shenzhen will include masterpieces by Salvador Dali, Joan Miró, Zhao Wuji, etc. and the latest works of notable con-temporary artists such as Fang Lijun, Luo Zhongli and Ye Yongqing.
Meanwhile, avant-garde and experi-mental artworks will also be a major part of the exhibition. Works in various forms represent the acceptance of diver-sity in the contemporary era. Though the themes in many works are serious, the experimental works still have a fascinat-ing touch.
Art Shenzhen 2017 will be held at Hall 6, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. With a focus on contemporary art, the exhibition will cover Chinese paint-ings, oil paintings, engravings, sculptures, installations, photography, etc., which will certainly be an eye-opener for art fans and collectors.
(Zhang Yu)
culture x 15CONTACT US AT: 8351-9409, [email protected]
Thursday September 14, 2017
september
SZ CITY CULTURE MENU
FOR those who want to experience different cultures but have no time and are tired of traveling, just open the Shenzhen City Culture Menu, to see what cultural events from all around the world are happening in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen (International) Science Film Week深圳（国际）科技影视周
Shenzhen (International) Science Film Week is an international activity encompassing technology, entertain-ment, science and education.
A fi lm festival highlighting global climate change will be held during the fi lm week. The festival has received 1,600 fi lms produced by fi lmmakers from 102 countries, and the winning fi lms will be screened at “China’s Corner” during the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bonn in November. Forums, roundtables, public lectures and free screenings of fi lms will be held around the topic of global climate change during the festival.Dates: Sept. 17-24
ATP International OpenATP深圳公开赛
ATP International Open is a high-level international tennis event hosted by International Association of Men’s Tennis Professional.Dates: Sept. 25-Oct. 1Add: Shenzhen Longgang Sports Center, junction of Shuiguan Expressway and Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District (深圳市龙岗区中心城龙翔大道与水官高速
交汇处)Website: www.shenzhenopentennis.com
Shenzhen Grand Theater Arts Festival深圳大剧院艺术节Shenzhen Grand Theater Arts Festival is a large-scale comprehensive art activity, and it brings audiences vocal music, symphonies, dances and dramas.Dates: Sept. 22, 2017-Jan. 1, 2018Venue: 5018 Shennan Road East, Luohu District (罗湖区深南东路5018号深圳大
剧院)Website: www.szdjy.net
Art Shenzhen 2017: a feast of contemporary art
Visitors at Art Shenzhen 2016. File photos
Ye Jianqiang
A booth at Art Shenzhen 2016.
