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THE opening of the exhibition “Affinity with Iris” introduces a new art venue in Shanghai’s art map — Bund 8 Art Space.
The three-story warehouse by the Suzhou Creek was built in 1908 by Du Yuesheng (1888-1951), the notorious mafia boss of old Shanghai.
Today, the building still retains some of its old flavor even after renovation — from the weather-beaten timber floors to the mottled walls.
Look closely, and you can see some slogans on the wall. The building itself is a witness to the vicissitudes of the city.
“There is always a special link between architecture and art,” says prominent art critic Xu Mingsong. “Unwittingly, art has permeated into such space and given these ‘cold industrial buildings’ some warmth.”
The opening exhibition features photos and ink-wash paintings created by six Chinese artists in France last summer.
The highlight is a work by Ye Fan. In his realistic Chinese painting, the elaborate flowers, usually one of the main subjects in traditional ink-wash paintings, are deftly arranged in front of a backdrop that features some Western figure statues.
The two subjects are utterly unrelated. Yet, all the things — whether it be the brushstroke or colors, or even the shape of the flowers and the posture of the statues — are mixed harmoniously, indicating the East and the West in some way share a similar beauty.
Ye, as a young artist, displays his ability in the painting skills and his understanding of both Oriental and Western art.
“Affinity with Iris”
Date: Through June 30, 10am-5pm
Address: 1247 Nansuzhou Rd
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