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  Photofairs

  Big exhibition dedicated strictly to the photographic medium, now in its sixth year. Expect 50+ contemporary photo galleries from around the region displaying their artists' work. 150rmb on the door.

  • Arts, Community | SH Exhibition Centre | Daily until Sep 22 2019
  • 2019-09-20 Finished

• The Expat Show

  For the 12th consecutive year, The Expat Show Shanghai returns for all things expat-related, from to tourism, education, health but also to investment and finance. The members of the associations (non-profit, charities, Chambers of...

  • Community | SH Exhibition Centre | Daily until Sep 22 2019
  • 2019-09-20 Finished

• The Expat Show Cocktail

  Wine, spirits and cocktails tasting with appetizers at the Expat Show's Cocktail shindig gtom 3-5pm in the "Relaxing Area". Free.

  • Community | SH Exhibition Centre | on Sat Sep 21 2019
  • 2019-09-21 Finished
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  Shanghai Design Week 2019

  In 2010, Shanghai successfully joined UNESCO's Creative City network, and was also officially name one of the world's seven Design Capitals. Shanghai Design Week aims to promote the original development of design, promote the...

  • Community | SH Exhibition Centre | Daily until Sep 1 2019
  • 2019-08-30 Finished
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  2019 Shanghai Design Week

  An annual week of design in Shanghai Exhibition Center, celebrating everything from interior design to contemporary art to food. 9am-7pm, 60rmb on the door.

  • Community | SH Exhibition Centre | Daily until Sep 1 2019
  • 2019-08-30 Finished

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  [In Focus]: Photofairs 2018

  2018-09-21 - By SmSh

  Photos of people looking at photos of people (and things) at Shanghai's biggest photo shindig, happening this weekend only. Read more...

• [Report From The Ground]: Shanghai Book Fair

  2018-08-17 - By Jin Qian

  Book lovers unite! The annual feast of cheap books -- 20% off, at least! – has arrived: the Shanghai Book Fair kicked off on Wednesday at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. Beat the crowds; go at night. Read more...

• The Salvador Dalí Exhibition Is Just Kind of Confusing

  2018-07-27 - By Jin Qian

  And not in the way the man himself might've intended. One hundred limited-edition prints of Salvador Dalí's " The Divine Comedy " are currently on display in Shanghai Exhibition Center , in a gallery basement, along with some of his other iconic works. Also other prints, of course, which... Read more...

• A Tour Through Design Shanghai 2018: This Year's... Stuff to Decorate Your Life

  2018-03-15 - By Jin Qian

  My first impression of 2018's Design Shanghai is similar to what I felt about smartphones these days: too damn big. "It's 40% bigger," in fact, "than last year", according to our contact, who works for the company that's also behind two of the biggest lifestyle trade shows in Shanghai: 'The Best of British' and... Read more...

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  Inside Design Shanghai 2017: Here’s a Photo Tour of the Stuff

  2017-03-08 - By Morgan Short

  "Asia's Biggest Design Showcase" returns, now with even more stuff than ever before. Read more...

• There's a Big Fancy Italian Design Exhibition Thing Happening This Weekend

  2016-11-18 - By Morgan Short

  Hey, big and fancy Italians (and admirers thereof) there's a pretty involved exhibition of Italian interior design happening this weekend at the Shanghai Exhibition Center . From November 19 to November 21, Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai is... Read more...

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  Art Review: Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou

  2016-10-19 - By Frances Arnold

  The Pompidou pops up in Shanghai, bringing with it art world legends and Parisian je ne sais quoi... Read more...

• First Look: What To See At PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

  2016-09-08 - By Frances Arnold

  Shanghai Exhibition Center threw open its grand neoclassical doors today for a private preview of PHOTOFAIRS (rebranded from Photo Shanghai). Smaller in size than previous editions, the annual showcase features and sells the works of renowned... Read more...

• Two Snazzy Anniversaries This Week: Glam, 10 Corso Como

  2016-09-07 - By XZ Palmer

  Hey socialites, there's two fancy celebrations this week for birthdays one and three. M on the Bund's colorful upscale lounge Glam , which used to be Glamour Bar upstairs, has it's Read more...

• Publishers Level Up at the Shanghai Book Fair

  2016-08-18 - By Jin Qian

  The Shanghai Book Fair , on now until August 23 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center , has come a long way since previous years -- it's bigger, badder, very much less terrible, and book-ier than ever. A few aspects could use... Read more...

• 700 Events in 7 Days: Shanghai Book Fair Returns This Week

  2016-08-15 - By Jin Qian

  A recent report cited on Xinhua says Shanghainese read 6.61 books per year. Not a lot but not too bad, and still above average compared with other cities in China. And with that factoid, we segue into the point of this post: The Shanghai... Read more...

• Weekend in Art: Tech, Pixels, Paintings

  2016-07-01 - By Frances Arnold

  Whether it’s for browsing, buying or schmoozing, art lovers are spoiled for choice this weekend with a bunch of openings and events around town. That includes the second edition of Shanghai Young Art Fair : open to all and sundry from tomorrow through Monday at Read more...

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  Design Shanghai 2016: The Good, The Bad, And The Tacky

  2016-03-09 - By Ian L.

  Highs and lows from "Asia's Biggest Design Showcase." Read more...

• Shanghai Book Fair Returns This Week

  2015-08-18 - By Jin Qian

  Shanghai's biggest annual book fair returns this August 19–25, with 605 events in total -- 74 less than last year. Yes, there are literally 605 book signings, talks, and book clubs happening in a week’s time. It is without a doubt... Read more...