50 Moganshan Lu, better known as M50, is Shanghai's most famous "gallery district," home to over 50 gallery spaces in Shanghai, and offers a cross-section of emerging Shanghainese and Chinese artists, working in a wide range of styles and mediums. Great for a day's... Read more
This large Swiss-owned gallery opened its doors on Moganshan Lu in 1996. ShanghART was the first gallery in China to participate in major international art fairs, such as Art Basel. The works may not always be thrilling, but the artists exhibited are always well-known. Read more
Cafe by day, and craft beer bar by night. A much bigger location than its small storefront on Yongjia Lu, with a boldly red ceiling and graffitis painted all over its walls. A nice hang out... Read more
Stable Coffee belongs to a tattoo parlor that’s been here since the beginning of the m50 days, more than a decade ago. It’s a family business: the husband does tattoos while the wife makes coffee. She likes coffee, so she makes you a pretty nice cup using a local... Read more
High-end, industrial-style tea house in M50 with delicate tea sets and private rooms. It’s a lovely balance of stylish environment and intimate tea “dao” experience. The owner spent two years of its lease on interior design (done by Linehouse, who notably did the... Read more
One of a few galleries on one-stop-shop Moganshan Lu that art professionals will tell you is worth the trip. Shine is a single large room that hangs its art sparingly. This gallery generally sticks to Chinese contemporary fine art but will dabble in the occasional... Read more
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