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Shanghai Biennale's 10th Edition Explores Social Factory

festival-fair · 2026-04-24

The 10th Shanghai Biennale, titled 'Social Factory,' is held in a former power plant converted into a contemporary art museum. Since its inception in 1996, the biennale has professionalized and this year achieves excellent quality. The event highlights the growing number of private museums and art centers in the city.

Key facts

  • 10th edition of the Shanghai Biennale
  • Title: Social Factory
  • Venue: former power plant turned contemporary art museum
  • Biennale started in 1996
  • This edition noted for excellent quality
  • Growing number of private museums and art centers in Shanghai

Entities

Institutions

  • Shanghai Biennale
  • artpress

Locations

  • Shanghai
  • China

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