In terms of artistic production in China, Beijing is definitely the hub. Shanghai, in contrast, is known more as an economic center and business-oriented city. But in preparation for the upcoming EXPO 2010 in Shanghai, the city is now positioning itself in the artistic regard. It has become evident to Anne-Laure Fournier that sculptures are being set up in public spaces across the entire city, Until now, she says, painting had been occupying center stage in the local art scene.

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Originally from France, Anne-Laure Fournier came to Shanghai in order to learn the language, but she remained in the city and now manages, together with Zhao Yonggang, the Galerie 1918 Shanghai ArtSPACE. Their gallery, housed in a former storage facility, is located only a few streets down from the Moganshan Lu, the art center of Shanghai, where, aside from a few traditional galleries, the Eastlink Gallery is also located. more »