The lushly illustrated and vibrantly colored posters of the Shanghai Girls in form-fitting qipao dresses are iconic symbols of Shanghai’s glamourous past. Yet, how much do we understand the context of these ubiquitous posters? Join us for a fascinating sit-down lecture at the beautiful Art + Shanghai Gallery with the Art Historian Julie Chun who will guide you through the history of the Shanghai Calendar Posters to better understand the images that we all recognize but know so little about.

DATE:  Wednesday, September 20

TIME:

1:45 PM Registration, 2 PM to 4 PM

COST:

RMB 50 (includes a cup of tea)