group | The 12th Shanghai Biennale: Proregress (2018.11.10-2019.03.10) by Main Venue: 1st-3rd floors & Chimney, PSA, Venues for City Projects: The Swatch Art Peach Hotel, Tank Shanghai, Extra Time, Columbia Circle, Sinan Mansions, Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes de Shanghái, Chief Curator: Cuauhtémoc Medina, Co-Curators: María Belén Sáez de Ibarra, Yukie Kamiya, Wang Weiwei, Exhibition Designer: Frida Escobedo, Key Visual Designer: Thonik, and Artists: Alexander Apostol, Alfredo Jaar, Alicia MihaiGazcue, Amalia Pica, Andrea Fraser, ArinRungjang, Boat Zhang, C&G (Clara Cheung & Cheng Yee-Man, Gum), CevdetErek, Chiba Masaya, Christoph Draeger and Heidrun Holzfeind, Chto Delat, Claire Fontaine, Claudia Martínez Garay, Clemencia Echeverri, Cristina Lucas, Enrique Ježik, Fernando Sánchez Castillo, Forensic Architecture, Francis Alÿs, Hsu Che-Yu, Hsu Chia-Wei, Huang Jing Yuan, Ilya Noé, Jennifer Allora& Guillermo Calzadilla, Jill Magid, Jiu Society, Jota Izquierdo, JuAnqi, Kader Attia, KiriDalena, Leandro Katz, Lee Kai-Chung , Lu Yang, Macarena Ruiz-Tagle, Meiro Koizumi, Michael Rakowitz, Miguel Ángel Rojas, Nadim Abbas, Nalini Malani, Pablo Vargas Lugo, Qiu, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Reynier Leyva Novo, Ryoji Ikeda, Samson Young, Seth Price, Sheroanawë Hakihiiwë, Simon Starling, siren eun young jung, Suki Seokyeong Kang, Tomoko Yoneda, Ursula Biemann and Paulo Tavares, UuDam Tran Nguyen, Vincent Meessen, Voluspa Jarpa, Wu Chi-Yu, XuZhe, Yang Fudong, YaoJui-Chung, Yasumasa Morimura, Yi Lian, Yishai Jusidman, Yuan Yuan, Yuken Teruya, Zhang Xu Zhan, Zhu XiPower Station of Art
Shanghai Biennale
First launched in 1996, the Shanghai Biennale is not only China's most established and influential international biennale of contemporary art, but also one of the most important biennales in Asia.
With its changing theme every two years, the biennale has always taken Shanghai as its primary focus, gathering the most talented and cutting-edge international curators and artists at the pinnacle of the industry, to explore the ultimate connection between urban life, contemporary art and the public. It has also become a large-scale biennale platform in Shanghai for the exchange and exhibition of contemporary art pieces.
group | The 11th Shanghai Biennale (2016-11-12/2017-03-12) by Chief Curator: Raqs Media Collective and Artists: Vishal DarPower Station of Art
The 11th Shanghai Biennale "Why Not Ask Again: Arguments, Counter-arguments, and Stories” was curated by Raqs Media Collective from India. It emphasized the possibilities of South-South dialogue within the current scenario of a highly interconnected world. In doing so, it sought to present artistic and discursive visions that go beyond and challenge the conventional division of the world between ‘East’ and ‘West’.
group | The 12th Shanghai Biennale: Proregress (2018.11.10-2019.03.10) by Main Venue: 1st-3rd floors & Chimney, PSA, Venues for City Projects: The Swatch Art Peach Hotel, Tank Shanghai, Extra Time, Columbia Circle, Sinan Mansions, Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes de Shanghái, Chief Curator: Cuauhtémoc Medina, Co-Curators: María Belén Sáez de Ibarra, Yukie Kamiya, Wang Weiwei, Exhibition Designer: Frida Escobedo, Key Visual Designer: Thonik, and Artists: Alexander Apostol, Alfredo Jaar, Alicia MihaiGazcue, Amalia Pica, Andrea Fraser, ArinRungjang, Boat Zhang, C&G (Clara Cheung & Cheng Yee-Man, Gum), CevdetErek, Chiba Masaya, Christoph Draeger and Heidrun Holzfeind, Chto Delat, Claire Fontaine, Claudia Martínez Garay, Clemencia Echeverri, Cristina Lucas, Enrique Ježik, Fernando Sánchez Castillo, Forensic Architecture, Francis Alÿs, Hsu Che-Yu, Hsu Chia-Wei, Huang Jing Yuan, Ilya Noé, Jennifer Allora& Guillermo Calzadilla, Jill Magid, Jiu Society, Jota Izquierdo, JuAnqi, Kader Attia, KiriDalena, Leandro Katz, Lee Kai-Chung , Lu Yang, Macarena Ruiz-Tagle, Meiro Koizumi, Michael Rakowitz, Miguel Ángel Rojas, Nadim Abbas, Nalini Malani, Pablo Vargas Lugo, Qiu, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Reynier Leyva Novo, Ryoji Ikeda, Samson Young, Seth Price, Sheroanawë Hakihiiwë, Simon Starling, siren eun young jung, Suki Seokyeong Kang, Tomoko Yoneda, Ursula Biemann and Paulo Tavares, UuDam Tran Nguyen, Vincent Meessen, Voluspa Jarpa, Wu Chi-Yu, XuZhe, Yang Fudong, YaoJui-Chung, Yasumasa Morimura, Yi Lian, Yishai Jusidman, Yuan Yuan, Yuken Teruya, Zhang Xu Zhan, Zhu XiPower Station of Art
The 12th Shanghai Biennale: Proregress, among the many language discoveries that emerged from E. E. Cummings’ experiment in poetry, introduced in the XIXth section of W ViVa (1931), is a word made of the condensation of progress and regress. For the Chinese title, the curatorial team chose the concept of “禹步”(Yubu), the basic mystic dance step of Daoist ritual in ancient China. Chief Curator Medina indicates that this vigorous dance step implies values of artworks and inspirations for mankind, in an era of complexity. He noted, “This is also a way to suggest that, despite the anxieties that these artworks convey, they are all permeated by a creative coming and going of ideas, desires, and concepts. These works illustrate a commitment to transforming our sensibilities into new ways of living, mimicking the manner with which contemporary art and culture confront the complexities of our time.”
Emerging Curators Project
Power Station of Art’s “2017 Emerging Curators Project” enlistment guide (2017-11-25/2018-03-18) by Organizer: PSA, Special thanks to: Swatch Ltd., Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Consulate General of France in Shanghai, and Emerging Curators Project 2017 is funded by the China National Arts Fund 2017Power Station of Art
Since its inception in 2014, the Power Station of Art’s Emerging Curators Project has now grown to be the contemporary art museum’s annual academic undertaking, whose mission is to explore present-day meanings of art exhibitions as well as new possibilities of curation.
Over the past five years, the project has been committing itself to identifying young Chinese curatorial and creative forces as well as providing them with an ideal stage of practices, comprehensive and profound academic guidance, a path to get in the public eye, and a sound growth environment.
group | Ordinary Metropolis--Shanghai: a Model of Urbanism (2016.07.09-10.09) by Curator: Zhang Liang, Organizer: PSA, and Co-Organiser: Shanghai Film Museum、Putuo District Shanghai Cao Yang Village Street Office、Shanghai Library Shanghai Library (Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of Shanghai)Power Station of Art
“Architecture & City” Exhibitions
In 2014, PSA initiated its thematic program – “Architecture & City” Exhibitions and Researches, becoming the first contemporary art and cultural institution in China which incorporated urban architecture into its exhibition system.
Through architecture as a comprehensive social device, PSA is hoping to tell stories between cities and their inhabitants, as well as explore the intricate relations between individual, space and power mechanism.
solo | BERNARD TSCHUMI - Architecture: Concept & Notation (2016-03-13/2016-06-19) by Curator: Bernard Tschumi Architects and Sponsor: Pro Helvetia Shanghai、VACHERON CONSTANTINPower Station of Art
Until now, the museum has held 15 exhibitions in this field including Piece by Piece: Renzo Piano Building Workshop (2015) and Shigeru Ban: Works and Humanitarian Activities (2017). Apart from these masters, PSA also presents works from emerging architects who are not very known by Chinese audience.
solo | Celebrating Habitat – The Real, The Virtual & The Imaginary (2017.07.29-10.29) by Curator: Khushnu P. Hoof and Architect: Balkrishna DoshiPower Station of Art
solo | Shigeru Ban-Works and Humanitarian Activities (2017.10.08-11.30) by Organizer: Power Station of Art; TOTO GALLERY·MA and Architect: Shigeru BanPower Station of Art
"Diverse Modernity" is an important aspect of the exhibitions, showcasing the influence of Western modernity on Asian society, such as Balkrishna Doshi: Celebrating Habitat – The Real, the Virtual & the Imaginary (2017).
group | The Rise of Modernity: The First Generation of Chinese Architects from the University of Pennsylvania (2018.08.18-10.14) by Location: 5 floor, PSA, Chief Curator: Tong Ming, Organizers: Power Station of Art; School of Architecture, Southeast University; Architectural Society of Shanghai Chief Curator: Tong Ming, Co-Organizers: College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University; Shanghai Urban Construction Archives; ARCPLUS East China Architectural Design & Research Institute; ARCPLUS Institute of Shanghai Architectural Design and Research Co., Ltd., Special Thanks to: Architectural Society of China; University Archives and Records Center of the University of Pennsylvania; The Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania, and * Funded by the China National Arts Fund 2018Power Station of Art
solo | Superstudio 50 (2017-12-16/2018-03-11) by Curator: Gabriele Mastrigli, Organizer:Power Station of Art, Co-Organizers: MAXXI (National Museum of 21st Century Arts), Shanghai International Culture Association, and Special Supports: Istituto Italiano di Cultura Shanghai, Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation, and Giovannetti collezioniPower Station of Art
Mobile Architecture: Yona Friedman (2015) and Superstudio 50 (2017).
solo | Toyo Ito: On the Stream (2017.04.22-07.23) by Architect: Ito Toyo and Organizer: PSAPower Station of Art
“Architecture & City” exhibition series have the highest number of visitors, accounting for 40% of the total number of visitors in the year. It also ignited the enthusiasm for architectural art in the Chinese contemporary art scene. PSA plans to continue its research in architecture and urban space. On the one hand, it will focus on Asian architecture and young Chinese architects; on the other hand, it will organize thematic exhibitions, such as the golden age of French modernist architecture.
PSA Collection Series
PSA Collection series of exhibitions are based on in-depth case studies and presentations by local artists. PSA also expands its collections with high-quality donations, laying the foundation for Chinese contemporary art scene.
solo |Yu Youhan PSA Collection Series (2016-12-24/2017-03-26) by Curator：Gong Yan and Artists：Yu YouhanPower Station of Art
PSA has carried out further systematic planning of its collection and launched the “China Contemporary Art Collection Series Exhibition” since 2015, holding exhibitions such as “Yu Youhan” in 2016 and “Li Shan” in 2017.
solo | PSA Collection Series - Li Shan (2017-08-26/2017-11-26) by Curator: Gong Yan and Artists: Li ShanPower Station of Art
Ms Gong Yan, the Director of PSA says that "PSA not only focuses on star artists, but also provides a platform to those undervalued ones, especially helps them to express their thoughts."
Luis Chan | PSA Collection Series (2019.03.21-06.23) by Curator: Kuiyi Shen and Venue: PSA 5FPower Station of Art
PSA continues to enrich its collection scale. At present, PSA has collected works from artists such as Cai Guoqiang, Datong Dazhang, Li Shan, Yu Youhan and Una Friedman and so on.
Power Station of Design
IN&OUT Masayoshi Nakajo (2018.03.17-05.20) by Artist: Masayoshi Nakajo, Organizer: Power Station of Art, Co-Organizer: DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, and Special Thanks to: Shiseido (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Shiseido Parlour, The Japan Foundation (Beijing), ADP Co., Ltd., Takeo Paper Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Power Station of Art
The psD space was established in 2016. The design and social theaters were introduced into the art museum and formed an organism, presenting a more comprehensive and vivid contemporary picture and thinking pedigree in the museum.
solo | Visible X Invisible KAZUHIRO YAMANAKA (2017.03.03-05.02) by Curation Team: Kazuhiro YAMANAKA Office, Designer: Kazuhiro YAMANAKA, and Organizer: PSAPower Station of Art
group | Bijoux en jeu Swiss Contemporary Jewelry Design (2017-12-14/2018-03-04) by Organizer: Power Station of Art (PSA), Co-Organizer: Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains (mudac), Participating Designers: Christian Balmer , David Bielander, Sophie Bonduban, Esther Brinkmann, Johanna Dahm, Aurélie Dellasanta, Noémie Doge, Valentine Dubois, Felix Flury, Karl Fritsch, Max Fröhlich, Kiko Gianocca, Carole Guinard, Andi Gut, Sophie Hanagarth, Adelheid Hanse lmann, Therese Hilbert, Susanne Klemm, Otto Künzli, Nel Linssen, Sonia Morel, Patrik Muff, Meret Oppenheim, David Roux-Fouillet, Fabrice Schaefer, Bernhard Schobinger, Ilona Schwippel, Verena Sieber-Fuchs, Hans Stofer, Monika Strasser, Julie Usel, Luzia Vogt, Guillemette Vulin, Christoph Zellweger, Alberto Zorzi, and Special Thanks to: Swiss Art Council Pro Helvetia ShanghaiPower Station of Art
group | HON: Niki de Saint Phalle & Shen Yuan (2018.08.18-10.14) by Curator: Gong Yan, Location: 2 floor, PSA, Organizer: Power Station of Art, Co-organizer: Activation Liquid, and Acknowledgements: Shanghai International Culture Association, Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Galerie Mitterrand, TUP Culture Alliance Co., Ltd.Power Station of Art
International Collaboration
solo | Bâton Serpent III: Spur Track To The Left (2016-03-18/2016-06-19) by Curator：Hou Han Ru, Organizer：Red Brick Art Museum、MAXXI, and Sponsor：TANG CONTEMPORARY ART、GLADSTONE GALLERYPower Station of Art
PSA has always maintained close cooperation with major international art and cultural institutions. It has held “Electric Field: Beyond Surrealism – Exhibition of the Centre Pompidou in France” and “Andy Warhol: Eternal 15 minutes”, aiming to present more high-level exhibitions to Chinese audience and raise awareness of PSA brand globally.
Christian Boltanski: Storage Memory (2018-04-25/2018-07-08) by Venue: 1F,2F and Chimney, Power Station of Art, Organizer: Power Station of Art ( This exhibition is part of the 2018 Croisements Festival organised by the Embassy of France in China with the support of the Institut français and the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.）, Curator: Jean-Hubert Martin, and Artists: Christian BoltanskiPower Station of Art
PSA's attitude towards the selection of foreign artists is: selecting artists who are famous in the international art world but never had large scale solo exhibitions in China. In 2018, PSA presented French artist Christian Boltanski's solo exhibition to the Chinese public.
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