Johnny Depp's First Solo Museum Exhibition in China Opens at MAM Shanghai
On August 15, Johnny Depp launched his inaugural solo art exhibition in Shanghai, named 'Johnny Depp: A Bunch of Stuff Presents Figures of the Fringe.' Hosted at the Modern Art Museum, which once served as a coal depot, the exhibition will be open to the public until December 13. Curated by Shai Baitel, the display includes an extensive collection of Depp's artistic works spanning four decades, with themes focused on outsiders. The artwork is categorized into five distinct groups, showcasing a blend of paintings and drawings that reflect Depp's creative evolution and connection to his cinematic experiences.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'Johnny Depp: A Bunch of Stuff Presents Figures of the Fringe'
- Opened August 15 at Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai
- Runs through December 13
- Venue: riverfront galleries in a former coal depot
- Curated by Shai Baitel, MAM artistic director
- Spans four decades of Depp's paintings, drawings, and personal symbols
- Five thematic worlds: Heroes & Idols, Lovers & Muses, First Shadows, Phantasmagoria, Masks & Doubles
- Baitel's past exhibitions include Marina Abramović, David Hockney, and Bob Dylan
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai
Locations
- Shanghai
- China