SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2024
/CNW/ -- Art Shanghai 2024 has
opened on November 7th at Hall A of
the West Bund. The prestigious event, orchestrated by the
Publicity Department of the CPC Shanghai Committee and co-hosted by
the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism and
several district governments, runs through November 11th, with the support of several local
organizations including the West Bund Group.
Themed "Global Art in Shanghai", Art Shanghai aims to fuse culture
with tourism to spur economic growth and enhance visitor
experiences, positioning Shanghai
as a quintessential international art nexus. The schedule features
over 100 events, including major art fairs, auctions, the Enjoy
Shanghai Art Season, and the Shanghai Dialogue—establishing a
global, professional, and multifaceted platform for the arts.
Global Art Meets Local Culture
Art Shanghai 2024 is a
testament to the city's growing importance in the international art
scene, displaying nearly 10,000 artworks at various fairs,
including West Bund Art & Design, ART021 Shanghai Contemporary
Art Fair, 2024 Shanghai Young Art Fair & National Youth Art
Invitation Exhibition, The third YIT Online Arts and Design Fair,
and Shanghai International Art Book Fair. These gatherings attract
a global audience of collectors and institutions, emphasizing
Shanghai's role in the art
market.
Merging Artistic and Economic Frontiers
The event's innovative blend of art, fashion, commerce, and
tourism aims to invigorate the local economy. The program includes
the 2024 T&ARTCON × FISE World
Series – Shanghai at Art West
Bund, and the Art on the Bund series, featuring the 57 exhibitions
of the 2024 Shanghai Bund International Art Festival spread across
34 venues. Art Ripples 2024 captures the historical charm of
Jing'an Suhe with a variety of artistic displays, while Art Pudong
revitalizes the business districts of Qiantan and Lujiazui with
engaging artistic installations. Furthermore, eight areas have been
identified as 2024 Art Business Districts, enhancing the
interaction between culture and tourism and promoting economic
activity through cultural engagement.
Digital Innovation Transforms Shanghai's Cultural Tourism
Landscape
A notable aspect is the seamless integration of culture and
tourism. In partnership with Xiaohongshu, the newly updated
Shanghai Art Map, titled "In Shanghai, Art is a Way of Life,"
combines exhibitions, performances, fashion, culinary scenes, and
shopping with tourism offerings. It serves both local residents and
international visitors, transforming tourist engagement into a
driver of significant economic activity. By utilizing digital
platforms, the event enhances the city's artistic appeal, creating
a vibrant interplay between digital art and cultural
participation.
Art Shanghai 2024 will feature
digital art prominently by hosting events like the Shanghai
International Digital Music Week and Voices of Art on the Bund,
along with AI-enhanced experiences such as the Art on the Bund -
2024 International Art Festival. Interactive initiatives such as
The AR Art Map and AR Art Installations add depth to the offerings.
The integration of digital art and cultural innovation revitalizes
Shanghai's art market and offers a
unique virtual-real experience, advancing the digital
transformation of the cultural tourism industry. This initiative
underscores Shanghai's role as a
leader in the global art market, supported by cutting-edge
technology.
Premium Content and Services Foster City-Wide Artistic
Ambiance
The 2024 Enjoy Shanghai Art Season caters to a spectrum of
cultural appetites, presenting fresh artistic education and public
art encounters via initiatives like "How Night Out" and the Museum
Development Conference. Coupled with endeavors such as the "Most
Beautiful Poster" contest and the "Young Curator Growth Plan", it
fosters a lively, city-wide artistic ambiance that encourages
public engagement and enriches Shanghai's cultural landscape.
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Tourism