Themed "Art adds luster to life", the 21th Shanghai Art Fair, organized by Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation is to be held in Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from Nov 2 to 5.

In an area of 25,000 square meters, about 140 galleries from 16 countries, such as the United States, Germany, Israel, Czech, Cyprus will exhibit their distinctive art works, including Chinese paintings, oil paintings, sculptures, engravings and ceramics.

Tian Zhongquan's oil painting "Shenyuan Youting"(meaning"deep and silent garden")

Hugh Mesibov's watercolour "Light up the Moon"

Bystro's crystal work"Ice Series"

Xie Zhiliu's "Zhujiu Drawing"(meaning "picture of the pigeon")

Weitai's watercolour "Kondyle"

Su Youde's ceramic work "Zuoyan Xiyu Mile"(meaning "sitting on the rock while playing with fish")

Meanwhile, a special exhibition, titled "paying respect to crossover art, going ahead" will be held, where Zhu Jingyi's crossover calligraphy will be on display.

Zhu Jingyi's calligraphy

Israel's Aviram gallery will display the painting of David D'or, who is a renowned singer, composer and song writer. He started his career as a painter seven years ago and his paintings show abstract beauty; deliver an impressive visual impact, while combining brilliant colors.

David D'or's oil painting "View of a Child"

Meanwhile, a forum will also be held where renowned artists, such as Zhang Wuchang, Cao Qitai will share their art knowledge.

Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center  (1099 Guo Zhan Road, Shanghai, China)

Period: Nov 2–Nov 5

Fee: 50 yuan

Call to book the tickets: 962388

Booking Office: East Ticket

Website: www.sartfair.com

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