Power Station of Art

The Power Station of Art in Shanghai is probably the museum I visit the most. For example, the current Biennale is a must-visit every time.

The theme of this exhibition is [Proregress], which means forward and backward in English. The Chinese name is translated into [Yu Bu], and the translation level is very high.

This year's exhibition felt much more extensive than previous years, and even without looking closely, it still took me the entire afternoon. Even with the Chinese explanations, the art was still quite elusive to me. Luckily, I was only there to take pictures, hahaha. Unfortunately, I brought my camera but forgot my memory card, so I had to take photos with my phone.

After buying the ticket, you can enter the exhibition directly. The ticket inspector will stamp your ticket (invisible) to facilitate your re-entry into the exhibition hall.

Upon entering the exhibition, I was greeted by Spanish artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo's interactive installation, "Swing." It depicts a swing on a reclining statue. The monumental sculpture, once a symbol of both personal and collective memory, has been twisted to invite reflection on these memories.

A work spans the entire venue, from the first to the third floor. This installation is the largest in depth and carries the most visual information in this Biennale. The pages are declassified documents from US intelligence agencies. A row of iron boxes on the wall are gradually opened, revealing once-unknown political secrets scattered everywhere.

Moving forward, there are small rooms on either side, each with a curtained door and the artist and work's name written on the door. The first few rooms feature continuously playing video works, while the latter ones are interactive.

On the second floor, a wall is covered in portraits. The work is titled "Characters." Each character in the portrait is heavily made up, and the work is composed of 60 photographic portraits of Venezuelan political figures from the past 20 years.

The corridor from the exhibition hall on the third floor to the big chimney has been arranged into a bamboo house for resting, but it has obviously become a place for many people to take photos.

Also on display inside the chimney is part of the Biennale, the Shanghai version of the "Solar Eclipse" series brought by Mexican artist Pablo Vargas Lugo.

"When Noah's Ark Meets Van Cleef & Arpels" Exhibition

Exhibition time: May 28-July 12, 11:00-19:00 (closed every Monday)

You can follow Van Cleef & Arpels’ official account to make an appointment, or you can go directly to queue up



Van Cleef & Arpels has always been a jewelry brand deeply loved by women, and its four-leaf clover is a hot seller among hot sellers. No matter how much you know about Van Cleef & Arpels, as long as the four-leaf clover is mentioned, you must have seen or heard of it.



The theme of the Van Cleef & Arpels Shanghai exhibition was "When Noah's Ark Meets Van Cleef & Arpels." I decided to go there on a whim, without a reservation, and headed straight to the line. It wasn't crowded. Entering the exhibition area, you're greeted by a blue hue. Since the exhibition hall is small, visitors are admitted in batches. Before entering, a woman explains the history of Van Cleef & Arpels.



This time, Van Cleef & Arpels entrusted the design of the "Noah's Ark" high-end jewelry exhibition to American stage set design master Robert Wilson. Entering the exhibition hall, I found it to be the smallest exhibition I have seen in recent years, but one with the most surprises. Every few minutes there would be thunder and lightning, followed by the sound of rain, which brought visual pleasure and auditory surprise, over and over again. To the sound of thunder, lightning, wind and rain, the jewelry would gradually shine and shine again. The lighting and sound worked in harmony, recreating the sensory experience of a flood, making people feel as if they were there.



This exhibition features over 60 pairs of animal brooches, each crafted from diamonds, pearls, and other precious gemstones. Each pair expresses their love in a unique and distinctive way, each with its own unique posture. Polar bears cuddle, kangaroos leap in sync, showcasing graceful and dynamic movements. Most captivating is a baby kangaroo curled in its mother's front pouch, a truly lifelike and heartwarming sight. The fluttering of butterflies (reminding me of the story of Liang Zhu) allows us to experience the order and dynamic nature.



The biggest feeling I had during this exhibition was that this seemingly small and simple space broke the large and bustling scene of our previous exhibitions, creating additional space and allowing us to focus more on the brooches; every sound of thunder and lightning made you feel that Noah's Ark was riding the wind and waves, crossing the overwhelming torrent, and finally reaching the other side. In this exhibition, you are not just a visitor, you are also a member of Noah's Ark.

There are often many lovely exhibitions, you can often go to see

It's a good place for photography. I'll go there next time I see an exhibition.

The Shanghai Biennale, the huge space installation two years ago is still vivid in our memory, and the new one is coming unexpectedly.

There are many places suitable for taking photos. From the open-air rooftop, you can see the Huangpu River and the China Pavilion in the distance.

There will be various exhibitions from time to time. The quality of the exhibitions is quite high. I will go and have a look after a while.

It was not the exhibition time when I went there, so I felt something was missing. The overall environment is very good.

I went there alone. Even though the weather was cold, there were still a lot of people.

It's very suitable for taking pictures, but if you are alone, you can only take pictures of the scenery.

After the World Expo, the chimney was converted into the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibitions there are modern and quite interesting. The architecture is also worth a visit.

The Power Station of Art (PSA) is mainland China's first public contemporary art museum and a landmark urban public cultural center integrating contemporary art exhibitions, collections, research, exchange, and experiential education. Following renovation, the museum's total floor area will reach 41,000 square meters. It features 12 exhibition halls of varying sizes and heights, suitable for a variety of exhibitions, as well as a library, research rooms, and lecture halls. The museum will shoulder the heavy responsibility of promoting international visual cultural exchange, providing an optimal environment for showcasing outstanding contemporary art from both China and abroad, and fostering a favorable atmosphere for artistic exchange between China and the West. By showcasing a diverse range of contemporary art, integrating contemporary art with fields such as design, literature, and film, the museum will be transformed into a comprehensive platform for cross-media and interdisciplinary artistic exchange and a catalyst for art and creativity in Shanghai. By bringing together outstanding works of contemporary art from both China and abroad, the museum aims to enrich and broaden the public's cultural horizons, foster awareness and skills for innovation and creativity among young people, and provide a vital catalyst for the development of the cultural and creative industries. This will lay a solid foundation for Shanghai to become a hub for the dissemination, exchange, exhibition, and collaboration of contemporary art in China and globally.

It is a gathering place for cultural trendsetters and people from small cities who come to Shanghai. I went there twice and it was very good. The tickets are free.

Born and raised in Shanghai, I definitely don't spend weekends cramming in with tourists from all over the country. Plus, I prefer being alone, so museums are my go-to destinations. My favorite is the Power Station of Art (PSA). It has five floors, each with exhibitions, offering both free and paid admission, catering to a wide range of tastes. The chimney at the entrance is the museum's symbol. My first visit was after renovations, and the photos show the museum afterward. I saw "A Celebration of Habitat: Real, Virtual, and Imaginary Balkrishna Doshi," a retrospective on architecture. The exhibitions here are truly fantastic!

I recently went to two exhibitions and the tickets were a bit expensive, but the art exhibition halls were quite nice and grand. They are near the Expo site.

It was fun to pose, and the exhibits were interesting. I even saw a work by Takeshi Kitano...

The museum was converted from an old factory building with an industrial style. There are three exhibitions here, namely Memory House, Cartier Exhibition, and Strange Landscape.

There is a place to store your bags on the first floor. You can't enter after 6pm and the museum closes at 7pm.

The first and second floors are Christian Boltanski's memories.

The first thing that catches your eye is the giant work: no one is there, a crane grabs piles of used clothes.

This work has been exhibited many times in famous art museums around the world. It is really shocking to be able to appreciate it in person today.

The second large-scale work is: Chance. Wheel of Fortune. Photos of babies rotate rapidly on a metal scaffold, stopping at a certain moment. What is the fate of the chosen child? No one knows.

On the second floor, a work called "Humanity" is composed of hundreds of veils. Each veil is printed with a different portrait. As the veils float in the air, the souls of those who have disappeared are awakened along with them. This is a great place to take artistic photos.

On the third to seventh floors, there are some exhibits by Japanese artists, as well as some video halls related to earth environmental protection, Amazon jungle indigenous people, forest rhapsody, 3D animation, etc. You can go and try it. I think this is a good place to stay for a day and appreciate it slowly.

After watching the exhibition, I have a feeling that life cannot be without artists. It is because of artists that our lives are rich and colorful.

In addition to visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the exhibition, the white wall next to the exhibition hall can be used to create a very clean minimalist style. The waterless swimming pool on the top floor of the exhibition hall and the colorful wall of the cafe are very suitable for taking portraits.

I went here to see Cartier's "Time Art" and Cai Guo-Qiang's "Ninth Wave." I stumbled upon a quiet, less crowded place. There's even a giant chimney next to the main venue, which you can walk inside and explore. It's similar in style to the City Sculpture Center, but with a much larger venue and more room for creativity.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is not the same place as the Contemporary Museum. The exhibits are of high quality and well worth a visit. The space-themed exhibition area is a feast for the eyes and ears.

There's a large chimney here, often referred to as the Chimney Art Museum. This museum was converted from an old factory, so the circulation and space inside are very unique and spacious. Be sure to walk through the space thoroughly once you're inside!

This place is recommended to students who are into design. Apart from the exhibition, the building itself is very interesting. The information says that the museum was converted from a power plant, and the famous chimney thermometer can be seen from a long distance.

When I went there, many exhibitions were still being set up. There was an exhibition on the first floor dedicated to Masayoshi Nakajo. There was an escalator on the third floor that led to the large terrace on the fifth floor (the elevator didn't go directly up). The terrace had a great view of the Huangpu River.

There are hanging hooks and ropes, exposed cement, etc. inside, which is a standard industrial style.

Tips:

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00 (last admission at 18:00), closed on Mondays, open on national holidays.

Ticket Information: Free admission. Except for special exhibitions, the exhibition is open to the public free of charge.

- Official website: ***

- Current exhibition: Drink & Vomit: Nakajo Masayoshi's Design Exhibition

- Exhibition period: March 17 - May 20, 2018

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:00 PM), open on national holidays. You absolutely must visit the museum's rooftop! The rooftop! You'll feel like your trip was worth it! The ticket office is right at the entrance. The museum boasts a total floor area of 41,000 square meters, with 15,000 square meters of exhibition space. The museum boasts a 165-meter chimney, with a cantilevered ceiling of 27 meters, serving as both a Shanghai landmark and a self-contained exhibition space. The lobby is incredibly spacious. The Power Station of Art, renovated from the former Nanshi Power Plant, retains its uninhibited industrial style. There's an exhibition hall on the rooftop with a red backdrop for photos. I wonder if this was due to the exhibition being held there. The rooftop! The rooftop! The rooftop! You absolutely must go! Many people take advantage of the sunset and sunlight from the rooftop to take artistic portraits.

Shanghai's most popular art exhibition venue and a gathering place for cultural trendsetters

I just went to check the thermometer, there's nothing inside.

It depends on the time and what kind of exhibition. When there is no exhibition, it is very empty.

The exhibitions are of very high standards and are often brought here from Nanjing. I hope they get better and better!

I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art and happened to catch the special exhibition of Ken Miki, so I bought a ticket to watch it. I didn’t know Ken Miki at first, but I learned a lot after watching the exhibition of the master’s works. Design is a process of exploration and learning.

Go see Hermès' Wanderland exhibition in May

It was the first time I saw so many rest areas in a museum. The museum is very big and beautiful.

It's full of memories, you can spend an entire afternoon in this place.

They are all very artistic works. Although I don’t appreciate them very well, they are still shocking.

The chimney is so cool, the space is incredibly spacious, and the derivatives are very stylish. But my favorite thing is that PSA has many exhibitions on cities and spaces, including this year's Toyo Ito and the upcoming Shigeru Ban, both Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architects.

It’s pretty good to feel it. Anyway, there are different displays in different periods.

The decoration and design are very artistic and many master exhibitions are often held here.

The museum is open to the public free of charge, but some exhibitions are charged, except for some public areas. The rooftop is large and open-air, offering a view of the Expo Center.

There are often free exhibitions, making it a great place to kill time close to home!

Not far from the site of the former World Expo, a towering chimney stands. This former power plant in Shanghai was the source of the city's first lights. Similarly, with the passage of time, the old factory has been breathed into new life, now known as the "Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art." The vast expanse of this old factory is a perfect venue for the whimsical vision of contemporary art.

The collection includes works by famous modern and contemporary painters such as Xugu, Ren Bonian, Wu Changshuo, Zhang Daqian, Liu Haisu, Guan Liang, Wang Gezhi, Xie Zhiliu, as well as oil paintings, prints, comic strips, New Year paintings and other works with local characteristics.

The Power Station of Art (PSA) is located at 200 Huayuangang Road. It's a bit out of the way and not very convenient to get to. But on Tuesdays, admission is free, so it's quiet and less crowded. I've been to the Power Station of Art twice before, and both exhibitions were quite abstract and creative. It was truly eye-opening. It's really nice!

It was rebuilt from the former Nanshi Power Plant, and the tall and wide chimney of the plant has become a thermometer.

Although the level is far behind Tate, the Biennale still has something to offer, and the ticket price is only 20 yuan. I like contemporary art and am happy to see these. The quality of the exhibitions is a bit uneven. I personally think the spatial design of the exhibition hall is not very good. Although the overall layout is good, it is based on the old power plant, but some video exhibitions need more space for soundproofing and lightproofing. I will go again.

I like riding my bike to the exhibition, I like the surrounding environment and looking at the scenery on the rooftop.

I paid 20 RMB for the ticket and watched the 2016 Shanghai Biennale. I didn't have enough time, so I should have taken my time to watch it. The exhibition was just okay, but the atmosphere was good.

The Big Chimney is an art museum I visited most often when I was in college. In addition to exhibitions, it also often holds interesting lectures, concerts, design workshops, etc.

A museum with a great artistic atmosphere, I like this kind of place very much.

The Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art was formerly a power plant. It was transformed into an Expo venue during the World Expo and then into a contemporary art museum after the Expo. It has a large and grand space and has hosted three biennales.

I came here because of the 2016-2017 Biennale. This time, the theme is #Argument·Counterargument·Story#, inspired by Ritwik Ghatak's nomadic film. The abandoned "power plant" and the industrial, metal, and concrete feel of the Power Station of Art Shanghai create a striking first impression. Each exhibit, placed randomly yet strategically, creates a different effect through the interaction of light, shadow, space, color, voice, and reverberation. From the rooftop terrace, you can watch cargo ships plying the Huangpu River, their wings woven from woven wire capturing the wind's direction. If you arrive at dusk, you're guaranteed a perfect sunset and clouds!

The exhibition hall itself is very unique, but some of the exhibits are difficult to appreciate.

It is a good place for friends in the art and design industry to visit the exhibition. It is worth it.

What you can’t understand is art 😂——Words on the guestbook

It's very spacious and has little capacity. But the surrounding scenery is still good.

During the World Expo, it was the City of the Future Pavilion, and I went in to visit it.

The Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art and the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art are both confusing.

This was formerly a power plant, which was transformed into a World Expo pavilion during the World Expo, and then into a contemporary art museum after the Expo. The Shanghai Biennale was held here.

One of the museums in Shanghai, highly recommended! Occasional exhibitions

I went to see the special exhibition on the caduceus, which was quite interesting. The rooftop terrace of the museum was also nice for getting some fresh air. Besides the exhibition, there were some empty corners in the museum that were perfect for taking photos.

There is an artistic atmosphere inside and outside, you won't regret going there~~

The exhibitions are different each time, and the ticket prices are also different, but they are all within a few dozen yuan. The exhibition hall is very large, and it is a good place for art students to visit.

It is very similar to the Tate Modern in London, which was also converted from a power plant. Overall it is OK.

A good place to appreciate art, and it is quite pleasant to see the scenery of the river.

I used to volunteer here. The entire museum is located in the Puxi area of the Shanghai World Expo, converted from a former factory. Admission is free, but special exhibitions are charged. They often feature contemporary art, architecture, and biennials. Tickets are affordable, usually under 50 yuan, making them much more affordable than other art museums. From the top floor, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Huangpu River, two bridges, and the oasis on the other side. The museum also organizes lectures and screenings from time to time. Follow PSA on Douban or its official website to find out. No reservations are required.

I've been there, it's very grand and beautiful, worth recommending, I will come again next time

The opening time seems to be wrong, it should be 11 o'clock. The location is a bit out of the way, so there are not many people visiting the exhibition. However, the content of the exhibition is good.

The building, which was converted from a former power plant, is a classic example of Shanghai's old building renovation. Its tall old chimney is its symbol. It is now Shanghai's most famous art exhibition and exchange base, the venue for the Shanghai Biennale, and a great place to show off your artistic talent and pick up girls.

The building itself, a former factory, retains its characteristic chimney, serving as a city thermometer (though this trick has been used by some foreign friends before), but it's still worth a try. A bit out of the way, the surrounding services are a bit limited, but there's a coffee shop and dessert upstairs with a nice view, though the food is average. The exhibitions held there are also excellent, including the Shanghai Biennale, various design weeks, and architecture exhibitions. It's closed on Mondays, so admission is generally free.

The Museum of Contemporary Art will continue to launch high-quality contemporary art exhibitions from home and abroad. It has a strong artistic atmosphere and a pioneering spirit. Friends who study or are interested in art should not miss it.

The building is well built, the exhibition is also very good, and it is next to the Huangpu River with beautiful scenery.

Today's itinerary is to go to PSA. I am still looking forward to it because it sounds very grand. PSA is not directly translated as Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art, but [Power Station of Art]. Isn't it cool? It is a big power plant. It is this attitude of not changing the name that makes me instantly admire this place!

The museum itself is quite cool, with a strong sense of interior space, and the service level inside is also super high. But the most important thing is that his architectural exhibition is really overwhelming!

The Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art is quite large and has a very artistic feel.

The building of the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art is worth appreciating. Various exhibitions are often held here.

A very beautiful museum, which displays many modern artworks, very impressive

Many people don't realize that the exhibition opens at 11:00 AM. I waited for nearly two hours and saw Yona Friedman's mobile architecture on display. It was definitely worth a visit. The exhibition runs until 2015.0816.

People who don't like it will find it very boring. All the photos I took before are gone.