Shanghai Biennale

In all the spheres of a life, design dominates in society, life and art. Design is often related with art and ordinary life. Design is not only treated as a technology mode, but also as a functional object. Thus, design moves towards “Hyper Design.”

Shanghai Biennales brings forth its local experience to face the global situation and cultural attitudes. It insists on constructing different cultural imaginations. Under the theme of “Hyper Design”, as a very fresh element in visual culture and consummation industry, the Biennial explores the complicated, overlapping social liaison and cultural meanings hidden behind the phenomenon of “Design”.

Various exhibitions held here showcase the art and culture profound in the city. Hyper Design is divided into three sections: design and imagination, ordinary life practice, future and history. The exhibition held shows how the contemporary artists use their fresh angles to reconstruct design objects. A section of the exhibition combines the experimental concepts in contemporary art with the historic

From 5th September to 5th November 2006, the Biennial will be held at the Shanghai Art Museum. During the same period, the Biennale will coordinate with other institutions to develop a series of satellite venues.

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Contact Information

Shanghai Biennale
325, Nanjing Road ( W ）
200003 Shanghai, SHI

Tel. +862163272829
xiangliping@shanghaibiennial.cn
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