The notion of art and commerce becomes quite literal, especially in a metropolis such as Shanghai, which was a historical treaty port and still remains so. We have witnessed art in hotels and shopping malls but what kind of statement is now made when art exhibitions are deliberately curated in shopping malls? Is there an agenda beyond entertainment? Should art trespass the boundaries into consumer goods? Come and join the conversation with art critic and historian Julie Chun.

DATE:

Wednesday, July 29

TIME:

12:45 PM Registration, 1 PM to 3 PM

COST:

RMB 100 (includes exhibition ticket)

VENUE:

TX Huaihai

523 Huahai Rd. (M) (near Yandang Rd.)

(metro line 1 to South Huangpi Road station, exit 1)

Tx淮海剧汇淮海中路523号, 近雁荡路

Please complete the online registration by July 24. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Jacqueline Mück, WeChat: jacquelinemueck.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after July 24, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will contact you to collect the fee for the missed event.