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
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
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
BizArt is a not-for-profit art space dedicated to "experimental" art. Embraces the traditional gallery attributes like white movable walls, high, slanted ceilings and a four-story climb to get to the entrance. 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
Founded in 1999, Chinese-owned Eastlink was one of the first galleries in Shanghai and pioneer gallery at Moganshan Lu where it quickly established a critically acclaimed reputation. The gallery's program of exhibitions reflects its commitment to supporting both... Read more
Founded in 1999, Chinese-owned Eastlink was one of the first galleries in Shanghai and pioneer gallery at Moganshan Lu where it quickly established a critically acclaimed reputation. The gallery's program of exhibitions reflects its commitment to supporting both... Read more
On the left bank of Suzhou Creek, in a rickety wooden built 1937, Image Tunnel has been screening Shanghai-based shorts since March 2007. Every Saturday wood benches are crowed with locals who've come to snatch a bit of local culture. Films are shown with English... Read more