SH Contemporary Art Fair in Shanghai Cancelled After Years of Struggles

The Shanghai International Contemporary Art Exhibition, known as SH Contemporary, has been called off for its 2015 edition. According to a leaked email obtained by Artinfo, the fair was originally scheduled to open in September. This cancellation follows a two-year closure after the 2008 financial crisis and a troubled 2014 edition. That year saw government censorship, a curator's departure, and questions about the fair's commercial license, which severely impacted sales. Owned by Italian interests, the fair's representatives have not confirmed whether it will return in future years. The event's struggles highlight ongoing challenges for international art fairs operating in China's regulated market environment.