Treasured Heritage
A large-scale exhibition of 72 antique Chinese painting and calligraphy works is on display in the Shanghai Museum. The works are dated between the Jin and Yuan dynasties (AD 265-1368), an important period when Chinese art took shape and flourished.
Until January 6, 2003
Shanghai Museum
201 Renmin Dadao
Tel: 6372-3500 ext 555
20 yuan
168 paintings
Yuan Hongbin holds a solo exhibition in the Exhibition Hall of the Super Brand Mall until January 10. Yuan is famous for his use of coloured cotton fibres to create paintings. A total of 168 paintings are on show.
Until January 10
1F, 168 Lujiazui Xilu
Tel: 6887-7888
Shanghai Biennale
The theme of this year's Biennale is Urban Creation. Artists manifest their perceptions of modern cities in paintings, installations, and photographs.
Until January 26
Shanghai Art Museum
457 Nanjing Xilu
Tel: 6327-2829
New Year pictures
Taohuawu woodcarving print works are a traditional medium of Suzhou. Legendary tales and images symbolizing good luck and happiness are usually depicted in bright colours.
January 5-31
Elegant Gallery
5 Anfu Lu
Tel: 5403-9942
Wedding fair
The Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai in co-operation with WATABE Wedding, C.S. Ceremony and Rijia Taxi will present an unforgettable wedding fair on January 4 in the Shanghai Suite. Fashion shows, live wedding dress show, traditional Chinese wedding ceremony and grand lucky draws will be included in the fair.
2:00pm-5:30pm, January 4
3F, 899 Dongfang Lu
Tel: 5830-6666 ext 70350
Feminine petals
Sex is hidden somewhere on the canvas of Peng Mingliang. The artist's brush explores feminine beauty interwoven with sexual desire. Overlapping petal shapes are his favourite form. Residing in a villa in Songjiang District, Peng keeps a low-profile in local art circles.
169, Lane 688, Ledu Lu
Songjiang District
Tel: 13801776499
Lu Xin oil
Lu Xin paints using a realistic method but depicts scenes that exist only in legends, fairytales and classical literary works. He entitled the exhibition, Reading.
December 15-January 10
The Room With A View
12F, 479 Nanjing Donglu
Tel: 6352-0256
Photos of China
Flore Lamoureux displays his works at 95 Shangwen Lu. The works on exhibition now are about Southeast Asia.
Till January 26
Lane 133, 95 Shangwen Lu
Tel: 6367-2555
Dancing eyes
Works of Zhou Qian and Wang Yichu are on exhibition. Bright colours and expressionistic styles add to the excitement of the show.
ART50, 50F Novotel Atlantic Hotel
728 Pudong Dadao
Tel: 5036-6666
Eastlink is back
Artists and galleries moving out of the red building on Suzhou Creek found a new home on the nearby Moganshan Lu, opening new workshops and galleries. Eastlink is giving its first exhibition since the move.
January 2-23
5F, Building 6, 50 Moganshan Lu.
Tel: 6276-9932
Rock & roll live
Liu Xing and the "Wave" band performs. "Sunshine" art show, music, dancing, drama etc.
7:30pm, January 10
Shanghai Music House
230-3, TaiKang Lu
Tel:6226-8981, 13601744995
Adventure show
Adventure of an Amazing City, a show from Hong Kong, is being performed in the city. The show was once in vogue in the United States, Japan and Australia. Performed by 15 players, it will bring the audience into an old castle to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable Halloween Festival. The show will last three months, with programmes changing every month.
11:30am-8:30pm, Monday through Friday
10:00am-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
MM21 Plaza
401 Changshou Lu
Tel: 6277-8888
25 yuan
MOVIES
Latest releases in the new year
Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets
The chamber of secrets is open in Hogwarts again. Students become petrified by some unknown power and a new being is introduced, the house elf Dobby. Excitement is reduced because we have seen many of the tricks last year.
Hero
Zhang Yimou's first kung-fu film gathers a galaxy of Chinese stars - Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi and Jet Li. Critics have compared it to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Music by Tan Dun, and photography by Christopher Doyle.
The Two Towers
Second episode of "Lord of the Rings". The boxoffice surpassed that of "Harry Potter II". New species appear in the story. The adventure goes further.
Sweet Home Alabama
Kramer Vs. Kramer's new century edition. The woman left Alabama for New York and established herself, but her stubborn husband refused to accept a divorce. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Candice Burgen.
From last month
The Tuxedo
Jackie Chan's new Hollywood product. Taxi driver-turned chauffeur Jackie knew that he shouldn't touch the tuxedo of his millionaire employer. Once his curiosity took over, trouble started.
Spy Kids
Two children of a retired-spy couple set out to save their parents.
Super Cinema World
5F, Metro City
1111 Zhaojiabang Lu
Tel: 6426-8181 ext 168
Golden Cinema-Friendship
5F, Friendship South Shopping Mall
7388 Humin Lu
Tel: 6412-0260
Studio City
10F, Westgate Mall
1038 Nanjing Xilu
Tel: 6218-2173
Paradise Cinema City
6F, Grand Gateway Plaza
1 Hongqiao Lu
Tel: 6407-6622
Shanghai Film Art Centre
160 Xinhua Lu
Tel: 6280-6088
French movies
6:30pm, Every Friday
Cine Club De L'Alliance
6F, 297 Wusong Lu
Tel: 6357-5388
Mexican movies
6:00pm, Every Friday
In Spanish without subtitles.
9B Qihua Tower
1375 Huaihai Zhonglu
Tel: 6437-9585
(Shanghai Star January 3, 2003)
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