ShanghART Gallery

ShanghART Gallery was founded by Lorenz Helbling in 1996 in Shanghai, China. The gallery was established to promote contemporary Chinese artists and has played a crucial role in the careers of Zhang Enli, Ding Yi, and Yang Fudong. ShanghART expanded with locations in Beijing and Singapore, enhancing its international presence. The gallery’s dedication to showcasing Chinese contemporary art has influenced the global art market, encouraging other galleries to explore and represent artists from Asia. Read more about Galleries.

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